Kids, teens and family
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.
Aviation Explorer Post #9 open house: 4-8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22; Chicago Executive Airport; 1100 S. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. Sponsored by Windy City Flyers and meets twice monthly. Young people ages 14-21 interested in aviation are invited. Michael at mhaupt@edge-information.com or call (847) 736-5812 or visit AvExp9.org.
Quest Academy high school fair: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, Palatine High School, 500 N. Benton St., Palatine. All area middle school students and their families are invited to meet with staff from a variety of day and boarding school. Free admission. (847) 202-8035, ext. 438 or questacademy.org.
Families Facing Autism: 7-8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 24; Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Learn about resources available in the Northwest suburbs for families facing autism and spend time networking with other families facing similar challenges. To register, mppl.org/events or (847) 253-5675.
Art in the Park workshop: 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, Stevenson School, 1414 Armstrong Lane, Elk Grove Village. A FIND (Family Involvement Nurturing Development) program. Call, (224) 366-8560, ext. 6639 to register.
Fantastic Friday: 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Class designed for older children features 90 minutes of games, sing-a-longs, storytime, art project, socialization exercises, more.
Parents attend class with children. Space limited. To register, (847) 490-7020 or parkfun.com.
Oktoberfest: 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Live German music and traditional dance instruction. Brats and beer served. Preregistration fee is $6 adults over 21; $3 for youth. $8 adults and $4 youth at the door. Admission price includes meal and first drink. (847) 490-7015 or parkfun.com.
Sibling Class: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, Lutheran General Hospital, 1775 Dempster, Park Ridge. Class designed for children ages 3-9 who are expecting a new baby in the family. Includes tour of nursery, discussions, hands-on tips on how to hold, feed and diaper a baby. For information or to register, call (800) 323-8622 or visit advocatehealth.com.
Fishing derby: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, Plum Grove Reservoir, Algonquin Road by Harper College. Palatine Park District host this fishing derby for all ages. Includes awards, raffle, concessions. Participants 16 and over must have a fishing license, which can be purchases at the Salmon Shop, 111 S. Northwest Highway, Palatine. (847) 991-0333.
Book Brunch: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Kids in grades 4-6 come together for food and discussion of "H.I.V.E." by Mark Walden. (630) 837-2855 or bartlett.lib.il.us.
Scarecrow Festival: Noon-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, Vogelei Park, 650 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Scarecrow contest, activities, games, food, entertainment, more. Free event for the entire family. (847) 885-7500.
Fall Family Fun Fiesta: Noon-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, Sport Center, Schaumburg. In honor of Nickelodeon's Worldwide Day of Play a variety of structured supervised sports, games and activities will be offered for families. Concessions available, registration required, call (847) 891-1266 or parkfun.com.
Run to Read 2008: 7-8:30 a.m. check in Sunday Sept. 28, Dirksen School, 116 W. Beech Drive, Schaumburg. Includes 100-yard and 400-yard dash for kids; 5K race; and family fun walk, to promote fitness and literacy in School District 54. Terri, (847) 357-5028.
Pajama-Rama: 7 p.m. Tuesdays Sept. 30, Oct. 14 and 28, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Special evening storytime for families. Children are welcome to wear their pajamas and must be accompanied by a caregiver. (630) 837-2855 or bartlett.lib.il.us.