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Cook Co. family calendar

To have an event listed in this calendar, e-mail the details at least two weeks in advance of the event or registration deadline to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com. Please put "Kids, teens, family" in the subject line.

Youth Roller Skating lessons: Lessons begin in July at Main Street USA Rolling Skating Center, Streamwood. For ages 5-16. $45 residents/$65 nonresidents. Advance registration required at the Bartlett Park District. Call (630) 540-4800 or www.bartlettparks.org.

Lego camp: June 23-27, Shephard Early Childhood Center, Schaumburg. Instructors will guide children ages 6-9 through a creative week of construction. Children will have the opportunity to work independently and cooperatively on projects while taking home a picture portfolio of their creations. On the last day, creations will be showcased to parents. (847) 490-7036 www.parkfun.com.

Summer break open gym: 5-9 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 15, Streamwood Park District Community Center, 777 Bartlett Road, Streamwood. Open gym and fun programs for ages 7-18. (630) 483-5799 or www.hanover-township.org.

Family Night Adventure: 7-9 p.m. June 24, July 8 and 22, and Aug. 5 and 19; Bartlett Nature Center, 2054 W. Stearns Road, James "Pate" Philip State Park. All ages explore the wonders of nature through a variety of activities including hikes, crafts, storytelling, movies and dessert. Advance registration required. $3 per person, per night. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For information, call (630) 540-4800 or www.bartlettparks.org.

Teen Book Club: 7 p.m. June 24, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. The book, "Life As We Know It," by Susan Beth Pfeffer will be discussed. This Open to teens grades 7- 12. Register online at www.palatinelibrary.org or call (847) 358-5881 ext. 132.

Noonie Time: noon-1 p.m. June 25, Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Free entertainment in outdoor theater. Bring blanket and lunch or purchase lunch on site.

Spider-Man unmasked: 7:30 p.m. June 25, Harper College Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Chris Daniels, stuntman for actor Tobery Maguire in the hit Spiderman movies will spill the secrets of how Spider-Man really pulled off all those moves in an interactive presentation. $12 general admission, senior and student discounts available. For tickets or information, call (847) 925-6100 or www.harpercollege.edu.

Chicago Cubs vs Baltimore Orioles: 4 p.m. bus departs the Palatine Community Center, 250 W. Wood St., Paltaine. Game begins at 7:05 p.m. $55 for residents; $83 for non-residents. For reservations or information, call the Palatine Park District at (847) 991-0333.