Kids, teens and family

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Bartlett Aquatic Center back to school hours: 4-8 p.m. Monday-Friday and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from Aug. 18 through Aug. 31. For information, (630) 540-4800.

Family Night Adventure: 7-9 p.m. Aug. 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.

Back to School Family Night: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 20; Anne Fox School, 1035 Parkview Drive, Hanover Park. Primary grades all-school welcome at 5:30 p.m.; orientation sessions at 5:30 p.m.; Intermediate grades welcome at 6:30 p.m.; 6:10-8 p.m. family fun on the blacktop. Free food with a paid PTA membership. (630) 736-3500.

Teen back-to-school craft: 4 p.m. Aug. 20, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Teens in grades six-eight will make decorations for their lockers and desks. Turn old CD cases into pencil holders and used magazines into one-of-a-kind locker magnets. Registration required. www.barringtonarealibrary.org or call (847) 382-1300.

Movie in Bartlett Park: Dusk Aug. 21, Bartlett Park, 102 N. Eastern Ave., Bartlett. Bring the family and a blanket and watch "Beauty ad the Beast" on the big screen. Free.

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

Art of a Meal in Minutes: 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 21, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Mary Rose Hoover, owner of Cucina Della Rosa Cooking School in Barrington, demonstrates how to whip up quick nutritious meals in minutes. Tasting afterward. For adults and young adults. Registration required, visit www.barringtonarealibrary.org or call (847) 382-1300.

Float and Flick night: 7-9 p.m. Aug. 22, Bock Pool, 1223 Sharon Lane, Schaumburg. Fifth- and sixth-graders can swim while watching a movie. Pizza and soda provided. Bring your own rafts. Preregistration is mandatory and participants will need to be signed in and out of the event. $10. (847) 490-7020 or www.parkfun.com.

"The Star Spangled Girl": 8 p.m. Aug. 22, 23, 29 and 30; 3 p.m. Aug. 24 and 31, Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine. Hidden Talent Theatre Company presents "The Star Spangled Girl" by Neil Simon. Advance tickets $15; $18 at the door. $2 discount for students and seniors. Call (847) 815-2409 or visit www.HiddenTalentTheatre.org.

Anti Bullying workshops: 10:45-11:30 a.m. Aug. 23 and Aug. 30, Barrington Martial Arts studio, 123 Barrington Commons Plaza, Barrington. Workshop will cover anti bullying tactics and give participants tools to successfully deal with bullies, how to protect yourself, various self-defense holds, grabs and strikes. For ages 7 and up. $15. For information or to register, call (847) 382-9599.

Young Eagles Flight Rally: 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 23, Lake in the Hills Airport, Pyott Road, just south of Crystal Lake. Children ages 8-17 can meet pilots and take a free flight. Part of the Experimental Aircraft Association Young eagles program. For information, (847) 526-6187 or www.youngeagles.org.