Kids, teens and family

Events specifically for children or teens as well as those for families, including classes, park and library programs, music, dances, family fitness events, battles of the bands. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.

Youth open gym: 4-6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, Bartlett Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. To participate you must have an Open Gym Photo ID. Limited to the first 40 participants in grades three-12. $5 per visit. (630) 540-4834.

Pet Photo Contest: Entries accepted through Dec. 31. Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Enter a photo of your pet with his/her favorite book. Open to kids age 6 through 12. Entry form and contest rules are at ahml.info. click on "kids' world." Call (847) 506-2620.

Dec. 8

Lapsit Storytime: 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8 and 22, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. For infants 18 months and under and their caregivers, enjoy time together building language skills through the use of songs, finger plays, rhymes and stories. Registration is required. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Holiday concert: 7:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 8; John Hersey High School, 1900 E. Thomas, Arlington Heights. The school orchestra, along with the school's Dickens Carolers, perform seasonal favorites. Tickets are $3 and are available at the door or call (847) 718-4882.

Parent/child book club: 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, Enders-Salk Library Media Center, 345 N. Salem Drive, Schaumburg. (847) 357-6400.

Spaghetti with Santa and holiday shop: 6-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, Hanover Highlands School gym, 1451 Cypress Ave., Hanover Park. Shop, make your own wrapping paper and enjoy a spaghetti dinner. (630) 736-4230.

Dec. 9

Phone call from the North Pole: Children in the Hanover Park Park District can register to get a phone call from Santa. Applications available at the park district office, 1919 Walnut Ave., Hanover Park. Application deadline Sunday, Dec. 9. Phone calls made from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10. (630) 837-2468.

Santa visits Schaumburg kids: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9 and Wednesday, Dec. 10. Santa will make a five minute visit to your home. For Schaumburg Park District residents only. Register by 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28. $20. (847) 490-7020 or parkfun.com.

Winter concert: 6-9 p.m. Aldrin School gym, 617 Boxwood Drive, Schaumburg. Kay, (847) 357-5400.

Dooley's Early Instrumental Music and Strolling Stings concert: 7 p.m. Calvary Community Church, 100 S. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Anne, (847) 357-6250.

Dec. 10

Concert at Campanelli School: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, 310 S. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. First and second grade students perform. (847) 357-5333.

Concert at Einstein School: 7-7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, 1100 Laurie Lane, Hanover Park. Fourth grade student perform. (630) 736-2500.

Band/orchestra concert: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, Lincoln Prairie School, 500 Hillcrest Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Sixth-eighth grade students perform. Kathy, (847) 357-5955.

Concert at MacArthur School: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, 1800 Chippendale Road, Hoffman Estates. (847) 357-6650.

Winter Concert at Eisenhower Junior High School: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, 800 W. Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates. Band, orchestra, and choral winter concert. Carin, (847) 357-5500.

Concert at Mead Junior High School: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, 1765 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village. Seventh and eighth grade band/orchestra students perform. Holly, (847) 357-6000.

Drop-in storytimes: For 3 to 5-Year-Olds, 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 10; For 2 year olds, 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11; Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood. Stories, finger plays, music action rhymes, flannel stories, and puppets.

Toddler Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 10 and 11, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. For children 18-36 months and their caregivers. Share stories, finger plays and songs to encourage listening and motor skill development. Registration is required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Teen Bingo: 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Play bingo and win prizes. Celebrate National Bingo Month and learn a bit of history about the game. Registration is required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Dec. 11

Dinosaurs and Fossils storytime: 7-7:45 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 11; Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Open to ages 4-6 learn about dinosaurs and hunt for fossils. Register at ahml.info or call (847) 392-0100.

PTA Fund Night at Churchill School: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 1520 N. Jones Road, Schaumburg. (847) 357-6300.

Teen Writing Workshop: 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Get creative writing ideas and brush up on writing skills. Registration is required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Choral concert: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, Bartlett High School, 701 Schick Road, Bartlett. Choral groups present "Women of Note." Also includes guest performers from area middle and elementary schools. (630) 372-4700.

Dec. 12

Family fun night: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, Meineke Recreation Center, 220 W. Weathersfield Way, Schaumburg. For all ages includes Dj, table games, open play in the gym, concessions, more. (847) 985-2143.

Holiday Teas at the Banta House: Various times, Friday through Sunday, Dec. 12 through 14, Banta House, corner of Euclid and Vail streets, Arlington Heights. Tables are set with silver and lace; staff serves holiday sandwiches, sweets, tea and punch. Open to all adults and children 6 years and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Blue Moon Quartet from Prospect High School performs Friday; Charles Dickens Carolers from John Hersey High School performs Saturday and harpist Kendall Braun performs Sunday. Saturday's Holiday Doll Tea showcases the museum's collection of dolls. (847) 255-1225

Gift Jars: 5-5:45 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Create jarred mixes with layers of ingredients. For kindergartners through fifth graders. Registration is required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Dec. 13

Breakfast/brunch with Santa: 9-10:45 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, Salt Creek Park District's Twin Lakes Clubhouse, Palatine. Food, games, crafts, entertainment and Santa Claus. $10-$12; $4 for children 2 and younger. Registration required, call (847) 259-6890.

Drop-in toddler time: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Story program for 2-year-olds and their caregivers. Please no older brothers or sisters. No registration required. (630) 837-2855 or bartlett.lib.il.us.

Holiday Wonderland Festival: Noon-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Games, crafts, toys, entertainment and prizes. $5 per child in advance; $7 at the door. Registration deadline is Friday, Dec. 12. (847) 490-7020 or parkfun.com.

Drop and shop event: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 720 Dundee Ave., Barrington. Drop off your children K-fifth grade then shop for the holidays. Supervised activities for the children includes songs, crafts, games, lunch. To register, call (847) 382-7002.

Breakfast with Santa: 9-10 a.m. and 11 a.m.-noon; Saturday, Dec. 13; Rob Roy Golf Course Clubhouse, 505 E. Camp McDonald Road, Prospect Heights. Breakfast buffet and visit with Santa. Drop off a small wrapped gift by Dec. 10 to the Weiss Center for Santa to give to your child. Each gift should have a tag with child's first and last name. Max. gift amount $10. Open to ages 1 year and older. Cost: Residents, $7; nonresidents, $8.40. (847) 255-1200.

Holiday open house at District 54 Nature Center: Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 and Sunday, Dec. 14, 320 W. Wise Road, Schaumburg, behind Frost Junior High School. $5 admission free includes refreshments, walk and craft activities. To register or for information, call Mary Ellen, (847) 357-6338.

"Tidings of Tap!": 6-10 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13; Des Plaines Park District presents a Family Trip to the University of Illinois Chicago Theatre to see Chicago Tap Theatre present Celebrate the season and see "Tidings of Tap!" Trip includes round trip transportation from the Leisure Center, 2222 Birch Street and admission. Cost: $29-$35. Call (847) 391-5711 or visit desplainesparks.org

Breakfast with Santa!: 9-11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 13; First United Methodist Church, 1903 E. Euclid, Arlington Heights. Cost: nonperishable food donation for the CEDA pantry. Pancake breakfast, Christmas crafts, and a visit with Santa. FREE tickets in advance at the church office. Call (847) 255-5112 or visit ahfumc.org

VolunTEEN Ctafts: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Teens in grades 7-12 make simple seasonal crafts that will be distributed to the library's homebound residents. Earn two hours of community service credit. Volunteer application must by submitted at time of registration. Register in person at the Reader Assistance Desk. For information, (847) 358-5881, ext. 132 or palatinelibrary.org.

Dec. 14

Live Nativity: 3:30 and 5:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 14; 150 Lions Drive, Elk Grove Village. The outdoor performance may be viewed from the inside or outside. Call (847) 437-5897

Parents of teenagers class: 9:15-10:15 a.m. Sunday mornings starting Dec. 14, Barrington United Methodist Church, 98 Algonquin Road, Barrington. Dr. John Townsend discusses "Boundaries with Teens: When to Say Yes, How to Say No." (847) 836-5540 or visit, www.BarringtonUMC.

Dec. 15

Holiday little chefs: Saturday, Dec. 15; Thursday, Dec. 20; or Sunday, Dec. 23, Bartlett Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Road. Cooking class features holiday-style recipes and festivities of the season. For ages 4-10. Registration required, call (630) 540-4834.

Anime Club: 4-5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Read manga, eat pocky and watch a new Anime movie or series on the first and third Mondays of the month. Registration is required. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Polar Express: Departs at 1:20 p.m., Dec 15, Dec 22, Dec 17; Meet at the train station in Prospect Heights. Stops at Lake Villa's train station for more winter fun! Each child will receive a little gift to remind them of the River Trails Polar Express. An adult must accompany all youths. Additional parking fee at Prospect Heights train station. All ages. Cost: Residents, $10; nonresidents, $12.

Choral and orchestra concert: 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, Keller Junior High School gym, 820 Bode Road, Schaumburg. Seventh and eighth grade choral and orchestra concert. (847) 357-6500.

Band concert: 7 p.m. Mead Junior High School, 1765 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village. Fifth grade band students from Link, Nerge and Stevenson perform. (847) 357-6000.

Dec. 16

Movies on the Big Screen: 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 16 or 6:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 19; Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane. Rated G; 97 minutes After hundreds of lonely years of doing what he was built for, Wall-E discovers a new purpose in life when he meets a sleek search robot named Eve. (847) 259-6050.

White Elephant Party: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Bring a gift get a gift. Come with a gift in a brown paper bag, with no name or any other identifying information on it. The goal is to choose wacky, funny or entertaining gifts. For grades 6-12. Registration is required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

First grade music program: 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, Sooley Elementary School, 622 Norwood Lane, Schaumburg. Rhonda, (847) 357-6250.

Orchestra concert: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, Frost Junior High School, 320 W. Wise Road, Schaumburg. Seventh grade band and seventh and eighth grade orchestra students perform. (847) 357-6800.

Band concert: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, Keller Junior High School gym, 820 Bode Road, Schaumburg. Seventh and eighth grad band students perform. (847) 357-6500.

Dec. 17

"Wicked" trip: 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Dec. 17, bus departs from the Palatine Park District Community Center, 250 E. Wood St., Palatine. Join the park district for this last chance to see one of Broadway's most popular musicals before it leaves Chicago. Arrive in downtown Chicago's theater district in time for lunch on your own before the 2 p.m. performance at the Oriental Theatre. Seats are in the balcony. All ages, under 17 with an adult. $80, residents; $120, nonresidents. Reservations required, call (847) 991-0333.

World Holidays: 10-11 a.m., or 1-2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 17; Des Plaines History Center, 781 Pearson St. The home-school topic is World Holidays; children create projects related to several winter holidays. Free. Open to children ages 5-12, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Advance registration required. Call (847) 391-5399 or visit www.desplaineshistory.org.

Teen Scrapbooking Club: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Bring pictures to build a scrapbook. For a one-time fee of $10, students receive an album with page inserts. The library provides all other supplies. The monthly theme is "Winter Wonderland." Registration is required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Musical concert: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, Enders-Salk Elementary School, 345 N. Salem Drive, Schaumburg. First and second grade students perform a musical concert. (847) 357-6400.

Orchestra and chorus concert: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, Addams Junior High School gym, 700 S. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Seventh and eighth grade orchestra and chorus students perform. (847) 357-5900.

Chorus concert: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, Frost Junior High School, 320 W. Wise Road, Schaumburg. Eighth grade band students and seventh and eighth grade chorus student perform. Meghan, (847) 357-6800.

Dec. 19

Family fun night: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, Meineke Recreation Center, 220 W. Weathersfield Way, Schaumburg. For all ages includes Dj, table games, open play in the gym, concessions, more. (847) 985-2143.

Polar Express: 9:40 a.m., Friday, Dec. 19, Monday, Dec. 22 and Tuesday, Dec. 23; departs from the Prospect Heights Metra Station for Antioch. Snacks, crafts, caroling and stories. Return at 11:45 a.m. Adults must accompany children. Sponsored by the Prospect Heights Park District. Cost: Residents, $6; nonresidents, $8. Call (847) 394-2848.

Holiday Cookie House: 6:30-8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 19; Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 110 W. Fremont St. Bake and build a cookie house made out of Tollhouse cookie dough. Pattern and recipe mailed before class. You make the dough and bake the sections at home. Houses are assembled and decorated with candies during the class. Each family makes one house. (847) 255-1225

Teen Coffee House: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Open mic night and karaoke jam for local high school students. Pizza and soda will be available. Registration is required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Dec. 20

Polar Express: 9:10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 20; Departs from the Mount Prospect Metra Station for Harvard. Snacks, crafts, caroling and stories. Return at 11:45 a.m. Sponsored by the Prospect Heights Park District. Cost: Residents, $6; nonresidents, $8. Call (847) 394-2848.

"The Ultimate Christmas Party": 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 20; Elk Grove Baptist Church, 801 Beisner Road, Elk Grove Village. Festival for the entire family. Christmas carol singing, games, activities, snacks, make Christmas cookies, group photos and mimed re-enactment of the birth of Jesus. Parents are expected to stay and participate with their children. No registration needed.

Instrument Petting Zoo: 2-3:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 20; Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Children will get hands-on introductions to string, percussion and wind instruments from Music Institute of Chicago instructors. Drop in; no registration needed. (847) 392-0100.

Teen Advisory Board meeting: 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 20; Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St. Grades 7 - 12 are invited to stop by and suggest books, movies and music and plan the library programs Snack food provided.

Drop-In Holiday Craft: 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 20; Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St. Stop by the library to create a free holiday craft. All materials are supplied by the library.

Dec. 22

Winter holiday art camps: 9:30 a.m.-noon, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 22, 23 and 24; Monart Drawing Studio, 628 S. Arthur Ave., Arlington Heights. Open to ages 6 and older. Each camp is $115. For details, call (847) 788-9323 or visit sharpeexpressions.com

Lapsit Storytime: 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 22, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. For infants 18 months and under and their caregivers, enjoy time together building language skills through the use of songs, finger plays, rhymes and stories. Registration is required. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Jump N Art: 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22 and Tuesday, Dec. 23, Pump It Up, 1234 N. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Art camp for children that combines art projects, playtime and structured physical activities. $99. (847) 885-8767.

Poms Clinic: 1-3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22 and Tuesday, Dec. 23, North Park Gym, 300 N. Highland Road, Inverness. Build your poms skills with instructors from Fremd. Learn routines, build confidence. For grades one-five. $59-$65. (847) 934-6300.

All sports and dodgeball camp: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 22 and Tuesday, Dec. 23, North Park Gym, 300 N. Highland Road, Inverness. For grades one-five. $32-$35. (847) 934-6300.

Drop-in Crafts: Wintry craft supplies will be available in Kids World during the weeks of December 22 and 29; Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. This is a drop-in activity for all ages during library hours; Call (847) 506-2620.

Benjamin Franklin: 1-2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Kindergartners through fifth-graders can listen to "Benjamin Franklin" share what life was like for him and how his inventions came about. Registration is required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Dance and Arts Camp: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 22 and 23; Prairie Lakes, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. For campers 6-14. Covers prop, scenery and costume construction, and several disciplines of dance. Performance at 3 p.m. on Dec. 23. Residents, $75; nonresidents, $94. Call (847) 391-5711 or visit desplainesparks.org

Winter Break Day Camp: 1-2 p.m., Dec. 22- Jan. 3; Clayground Art Studio, 550 Business Center Drive, Mount Prospect; Different medium featured each day, including charcoal, markers, pencils, paint sculpture, watercolor, clay, etc. Register for one or all six days. Open to ages 6 and older. Cost: Residents, $10 per day; nonresidents, $12 per day. (847) 255-1200

Ben Franklin program: 1-2 p.m., Monday, Dec. 22; Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. "Benjamin Franklin" will share his life and how his inventions cam about. Open to grades Kindergarten -5 and registration is required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Holiday Hide and Seek: Dec. 22 through Jan. 4, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Holiday Hide and Seek activity in Kids' World. Drop-in event for all ages; stop by the Kids' World desk

Dec. 26

Family fun night: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26, Meineke Recreation Center, 220 W. Weathersfield Way, Schaumburg. For all ages includes Dj, table games, open play in the gym, concessions, more. (847) 985-2143.

Dec. 27

Winter break Hip Hop workshop: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, North Park Gym, 300 N. Highland Road, Inverness. Learn basic hip hop steps and improve your dance skills. For ages 7-11. $30-$33. (847) 934-6300.

Dec. 29

Jump N Art: 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29 and Tuesday, Dec. 30, Pump It Up, 1234 N. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Art camp for children that combines art projects, playtime and structured physical activities. $99. (847) 885-8767.

Fremd Volleyball Camp: 1-3 p.m. Monday Dec. 29 and Tuesday, Dec. 30, North Park Gym, 300 N. Highland Road, Inverness. Led by Curt Pinley, Fremd High School varsity volleyball coach. Improve your skills or learn to play. $62-$65. (847) 934-6300.

All sports and dodgeball camp: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29 and Tuesday, Dec. 30, North Park Gym, 300 N. Highland Road, Inverness. For grades one-five. $32-$35. (847) 934-6300.

Jan. 19

No school sports time: Noon-1:30 p.m. for grades three-six; 1:30-3 p.m. for grades seven and eight, Monday, Jan. 19, Clauss Recreation Center, 555 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Roselle. Basketball fun under the direction of a supervisor. $3. (630) 894-4200.

School day out trip to Medieval Times: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, meet at Clauss Recreation Center, 555 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Roselle. For children ages 6-14. $22. (630) 894-4200.

Jan. 23

Teen Scrapbook Night: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, Bartlett Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Introductory scrapbooking class for children ages 12-18. Make six scrapbook pages using rubber stamps, cardstock, inks and embellishments. $20-$25, advance registration required. (630) 540-4834.

Jan. 25

"Spamalot" trip: 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Sunday Jan. 25, bus departs from the Palatine Park District Community Center, 250 W. Wood St., Palatine. Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," Spamalot is a new musical directed by Mike Nichols. Arrive in downtown Chicago's theater district with plenty of time for lunch on your own before the 2 p.m. performance in the Auditorium Theatre. Seats are in the balcony, no elevator access in this venue. $70, residents; $105, nonresidents. Reservations required, call (847) 991-0333.

Feb. 6

Daddy/daughter dance: 7-9 p.m. Friday Feb. 6, North Park, 300 N. Highland Road, Inverness. Dads and daughters dress up for an evening of live entertainment, refreshments, more. $34-$44; $9 for each additional daughter. Reservations required. (847) 934-6300.

Feb. 13

No school sports time: Noon-1:30 p.m. for grades three-six; 1:30-3 p.m. for grades seven and eight, Friday, Feb. 13, Clauss Recreation Center, 555 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Roselle. Basketball fun under the direction of a supervisor. $3. (630) 894-4200.

Feb. 15

Daddy Daughter Date Night: 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, Clauss Recreation Center, 555 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Roselle. For girls ages 10 and younger. Refreshments, photos, dancing, music and the magic of Jim Jensen Entertainment. (630) 894-4200.

Feb. 16

No school sports time: Noon-1:30 p.m. for grades three-six; 1:30-3 p.m. for grades seven and eight, Monday, Feb. 16, Clauss Recreation Center, 555 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Roselle. Basketball fun under the direction of a supervisor. $3. (630) 894-4200.

School day out trip to Legoland: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, meet at Clauss Recreation Center, 555 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Roselle. For ages 6-14. $22. (630) 894-4200.

Feb. 21

Flick and float: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, Splash Central, 700 S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Bring your water noodle, raft or inner tube and float away while watching a movie on a big screen. $5-$7. (630) 540-4800 or bartlettparks.org.

Feb. 27

School day out trip to Gameworks: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, meet at Clauss Recreation Center, 555 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Roselle. For children ages 6-14. $22. (630) 894-4200.

March 14

Family pirate brigade: 7:15-9:15 p.m. Saturday, March 14, Splash Central, 700 S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Pirate-themed evening of water fights, water balloons, cannonball contests, relay races and food delights. $5-$8. Register at (630) 540-4800 or bartlettparks.org.

Preschool openings: The Salt Creek Park Preschool has immediate openings for its 3-4 year old program. Call (847) 259-6890.

Tutor. com: Youth Services Department at the Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights will have a new online service. Tutor.com connects to a real-time live tutor in an online classroom to work one-on-one on homework, studying, test prep, etc. Available daily from 2- 9 p. m. via the library's Web site phpl.info

Before and After School Care program: Weekdays, 6-8:30 a.m. and 3:30-6 p.m.; nonschool days (except major holidays), 6 a.m.-6 p.m.; Lutheran Church of the Cross, 2025 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Open to children ages 5 through 12. For details, call (847) 437-5176.