Northwest suburban 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.

Family craft night: 6-8 p.m. Aug. 12, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. Children ages 4 and up make one super sports sun catcher. Free, kids must register with an adult. www.ahml.info or call (847) 392-0100.

"Mooovie" Night and Rock, Paper, Scissors contest: Dusk, Aug. 12th; Capannari Ice Cream, 10 S. Pine St., Mount Prospect. Movie is "Hairspray." (847) 392-2277.

Build a Log Cabin: 1-3 p.m. Aug. 13; Des Plaines History Center, 781 Pearson St. Use special sticks to build your own miniature pioneer-style log cabin. Adult must accompany children. Members: free; nonmembers, $1. Call (847) 391-5399.

Teddy Bear picnic: Noon Aug. 13 or 15, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. Bring a furry friend, a picnic lunch, a drink and a blanket. Register at www.ahml.info or call (847) 392-0100.

Pizza and books: 12:30 p.m. Aug. 13, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. Kids' World hosts a pizza lunch and book discussion on "Pictures of Hollis Woods." For kids in grades 4 and up. Free, register at www.ahml.info or call (847) 392-0100.

Arlington Heights Community Concert Band: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13; North School Park, Arlington Heights Road and Eastman Street.

Frog Days of Summer: Aug. 15; Rainbow Falls Water Park, 200 Rev. Morrison Blvd., Elk Grove Village. Special event day featuring games and prizes. General admission: $14; Elk Grove residents: $8. Call (847) 228-2860 or visit www.elkgroveparks.org

"Hairspray": Dusk, Aug. 15; Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove. Admission free. Concessions available. (847) 459-2309

Family Movie Night: 6:30 p.m. Aug. 15; Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Free. For details, call (847) 253-5675.

Give Ice Skating a Try: 1-2 p.m. Aug. 16; Sports Complex Ice Arena, 3900 Owl Drive, Rolling Meadows. Free to all ages. Skates available. (847) 818-3210.

Smarty Pants and the Big Balloon Show: 11-11:45 a.m. Aug. 16; Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Magic, comedy, balloon-twisting, and audience participation. For ages 4 and up. To register, visit www.mppl.org/events or call (847) 253-5675.

Concert in the Park: 6 p.m. Aug. 17; Capannari Ice Cream, 10 S. Pine St., Mount Prospect. Features Lee DeWyze, performing in a John Mayer style. (847) 392-2277.

Ribbon cutting ceremony: 3-5 p.m. Aug. 17; Alexander Graham Bell Montessori School, 9300 Capitol Drive, Wheeling. Open house and tour for families with children ages 2 through 12. The school serves children of all needs and abilities. (847) 850-5490.

Rock Band and Guitar Hero games: 1-4:30 p.m. Aug. 18; Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Open to students entering grades six through 12. Call (847) 253-5675.

Monthly Movie: 2 and 6:30 p.m. Aug. 19; Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane. Recently released film about a 30-something dad in the middle of divorce, and his 10-year-old daughter. Free. 112 minutes; rated PG-13. (847) 259-6050

Dance workshops: Aug. 11: jazz; Aug. 12: hip hop; Aug. 13: lyrical/lyrical jazz; 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Community Center Aerobics Studio, 1919 Walnut Ave., Hanover Park. For dancers ages 8 and up. To register, call (630) 837-2468.

Fall Playbook: The Hanover Park Park District's Fall Playbook will arrive at resident's homes Aug. 11. The brochure features a new cover design and new programs for the fall season. The park district also has a new Web site design which is more user-friendly and features tours of all the parks. For information on programs and events, check the new Fall Playbook, log on to hpparks.org or call (630) 837-2486.

Movies in Bartlett Park: Dusk Aug. 13, Bartlett Park gazebo, at the intersection of Oak and Eastern avenues, Bartlett. Scheduled movie: Ghostbusters. Free, bring a blanket. Sponsored by American Chartered Bank.

Float Night: Aug. 14 and 21, Seafari Spring Aquatic Center, 1700 Greenbrook Blvd., Hanover Park. Bring your favorite float and enjoy the pool. (630) 837-2468.

NFL Punt, Pass & Kick: 5:30 p.m. Aug. 14, at the Hanover Park Hurricanes home football field on Barrington Road. Free event tests the football skills of boys and girls ages 8-15 in three areas of football: punting, passing and kicking for distance and accuracy. Winner will advance to the sectional competitions and have a chance to advance to the national championships being held in January during an NFL playoff game. Birth certificates required for proof of age at time of registration. For information, call the Hanover Park Park District at (630) 837-2468.