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.
Early bird pool pass: Save as much as $20 by purchasing your Mount Prospect Park District pool pass by June 8. The pool pass is your passport to all three park district pools as well as reciprocal use of Des Plaines Park District's Mystic Waters at daily resident rates. The pass is valid May 23-Sept. 7. Family pass $190/$210; individual pass $95/$105 before June 8.
May 11
Creative writing for teens: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, May 11, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. Share stories and receive inspiration from young adult author Penny Blubaugh, author of "Serendipity Market." For grades nine-12. To register, (847) 923-3191.
Parents Who Care open gym: 10:30-11:45 a.m. Monday, May 11, Hoffman Estates Park District Community Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road. Interactive play with balls, push toys, mats, hoops, more. $1.50 per child. (847) 604-4582.
Queen of the Rosary open house: 8:30-10:30 a.m. or noon-2 p.m. week of May 11., Queen of the Rosary School, 690 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village. New and prospective parents are invited to drop in to see what the school has to offer. (847) 437-3322.
Scholastic Book fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, May 11, Prince of Peace Preschool and Kindergarten, 930 W. Higgins Road, Schaumburg. (847) 885-7036.
Barrington High School Orchesis tryouts: 3-4:30 p.m. Monday, May 11, Barrington Middle School Prairie campus. For incoming freshmen. For information call Julie Salk, (847) 842-3213.
Lapsit Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Monday, May 11, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Babies to 18 months and their caregivers can enjoy time together and build language skills. Register at (847) 459-4100 or www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Preschool Drop-In Storytime: 11-11:30 a.m. Monday, May 11, and Tuesdays, May 12 and 26, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. A short film and stories for ages 3-5. No registration required.
Anime Club: 4-5:45 p.m. Monday, May 11, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 6-12 can watch Anime and enjoy Japanese snacks. To register, (847) 459-4100 or www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
May 12
Yoga for Kids: 4-4:45 p.m. Tuesdays, beginning May 12, for eight weeks, Friendship Park Conservatory, 395 Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. Children ages 10-14 learn how to focus and center using the physical and mental benefits of yoga. $63-$72. (847) 298-3500.
Homeschool open house: 1-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton St. Network with other home-schoolers and families. To register, (847) 392-0100 or ahml.info.
Making the Most of Your Trip to Disneyland: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Amateur travel planner Karen Thompson shares her tips on how to save time and money, avoid the crowds, and have a truly magical Disneyland vacation the whole family will enjoy. To register, mppl.org/events or (847) 253-5675.
Adventure Club Ice Cream: 6:30-7:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Each month the adventure club focuses on a different topic through stories, games, crafts or snacks. For K-third grade. To register, (847) 459-4100 or www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Schaumburg Township committee on youth: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, Schaumburg Township Hall, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Meeting includes a session of the Juvenile Crime Enforcement Coalition. (847) 884-6212.
May 13
Book Bingo: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, Prospect Highes Public Library District, 12 N. Elm St. For grades K-eight. Register at (847) 259-3500, ext. 35 or phpl.info.
Preschool open house: 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic School, 411 N. Wheeling Road, Prospect Heights. Observe classes, meet teachers and the principal, ask questions. (847) 255-5538 or saintalphonsus.com.
Storytime at Caribou Coffee: 11-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, 90 E. Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect. Storytime program for kids ages 6 and under features books, songs, puppets, more. mppl.org/events or (847) 253-5675.
May 14
Jamma Tales: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, May 14, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Children may wear pajamas for this evening storytime. Siblings are welcome. Registration is not required. Call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Drop-in Craft: 11 a.m.-noon Thursday, May 14, Prospect Heights Public Library District, 12 N. Elm St. For children through kindergarten. Create a colorful windsock to hang outside in the wind. (847) 259-3500, ext. 35 or phpl.info.
District 212 Eighth Grade Athletic Parent Night: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 14, West Leyden High School, 1000 N. Wolf Road, Northlake. For parents of all incoming freshmen who will be attending either the East or West campus. Information about the athletic opportunities available to freshmen. (847) 451-3971 or (847) 451-3137.
Partners Club/Young Athletes track meet: 10 a.m. opening ceremonies Thursday, May 14, Eisenhower Junior High School, 800 W. Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates. Events until noon, followed by lunch. Young Athletes, call Jennifer, (630) 942-5612. For District 54 Special Olympics, call David, (847) 357-5211.
May 15
Preschool Fun Fair: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 15 at the Pat Shephard Center, 421 N. Springinsguth Road.
Games, pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, more for ages 2-6. $8 per child available for current preschool students through their class. Registration the day of the event is $10 per child. Picnic food available for purchase.
Shakespeare Festival: 3:30 and 7 p.m., Friday, May 15, Valeo Academy, 2500 Beverly Road in Hoffman Estates. Valeo Academy will present their Fifth Annual Shakespeare Festival. Performances will include "As You Like It," "The Taming of the Shrew," "Twelfth Night," "The Merchant of Venice," "The Tempest" and "The Comedy of Errors." The 3:30 p.m. performance will feature students in kindergarten through fourth grade, and the 7 p.m. performance will feature fifth grade and up. Tickets are available at the door, for $5 for adults, $3 for children and seniors. All tickets for the 3:30 p.m. matinee are $3. For details, call (847) 645-9300 or visit ValeoAcademy.com.
May 16
Super Saturday: 11-11:45 a.m. Saturday, May 16, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Mad Science program sparks curiosity through science experiments, including making rainbows in huge test tubes and bursting foam into the sky. To register, mppl.org/events or (847) 253-5675.
Des Plaines Park District Community Fair: 9 a.m.-noon May 16, Juno parking lot and at Mountain View Mine Adventure Center, 510 E. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. Events include Pooch, Pet, and Pedal parade; Touch a Truck; child safety seat inspections; mini health fair; bike registrations and safety checks; train rides; pictures with McGruff; Adopt-A-Pet and Heartland Animal Shelters with adoption animals; Police Canine and Animal Control units; free bike helmets to the first 75 children who need them. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
Battle of the Bands: 6:30-9 p.m. Saturday, May 16, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Students and teens in grades 6-12 are invited to move to the music of the best local teen bands. To register, mppl.org/events or (847) 253-5675.
Music With Steve: 11-11:45 a.m. Saturday, May 16, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. This concert with Steve Beno will feature singing and dancing as well as movement and rhythm games. Audience participation is mandatory. For ages 2-10. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
A Fairy's Garden Party: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, May 16, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. A garden party hosted by "Forget-Me-Not Faye, the fairy of flowers." Celebrate Spring by making a whimsical container garden using live plants with a fairy figurine. Open to everyone who finds fairies fascinating. A $10 fee per container is due at time of registration. Parents need to be present to help children. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
May 17
Fahrrad Tour Von Schaumburg bike ride and picnic: Noon Sunday, May 17, Blackwell Elementary School, 345 N. Walnut Lane. Celebrate Schaumburg's German heritage with a one-hour, police guided tour of its bikeways. At the end of the ride enjoy free food and drinks, outdoor barbecue, live band. (847) 490-7020 or parkfun.com
Family BBQ: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, May 17, Fireman's Memorial parking lot, corner of Brockway and Slade streets, Palatine. Hosted by Zimmer Hardware. Free, open to the public. For information, (847) 358-5400.
May 18
Parents Who Care open gym: 10:30-11:45 a.m. Monday, May 18, Hoffman Estates Park District Community Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road. Interactive play with balls, push toys, mats, hoops, more. $1.50 per child. (847) 604-4582.
Teen Gaming: 4-6 p.m. Monday, May 18, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 6-12 can play video, board and card games and make friends. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Pajama Storytime: 7-7:30 p.m. Monday, May 18, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Ages 3-7 can put on pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed animal to the library for stories, finger plays, songs and games. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
May 19
Exoplanets-World Beyond Our Solar System: 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Presented by NASA Ambassador Jim Kovac. Find out about the recent discoveries of extra-solar planets within the Milky Way galaxy. (630) 837-2855 or bartlett.lib.il.us.
May 20
Toddler Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday, May 20 and 21, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Storytime is for children 18-36 months and their caregivers. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Home school program: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, Des Plaines History Center. One hour program "Ancient Roman Frescos." Registration required, call (847) 391-5399. Visit desplaineshistory.org.
Celebrate Polish Children's Day: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, Mount Prospcet Public LIbrary, 10 S. Emerson St. Music, crafts, stories told in Polish and English. Enjoy delicious ciastka/cookies and juice. For ages 3-7 with family. To register mppl.org/events or (847) 253-5675.
May 21
Leiseberg Park Dedication: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 325 E. Devon, across from Bartlett Plaza. The splash pad will be turned on for the first time. Spray Park hours are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. from May 22 through Labor Day. Spray Park rules are posted at the park and on the park district's Web site bartlettparks.org.
Girl Scout Troop 2258 Spring Sock Hop: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, May 21, Winston Campus Elementary School safe, 900 E. Palatine Road. Children $5 in advance; $6 at the door. Adults free. DJ, prizes. Call Gina, (847) 471-5886.
May 22
Spring Community Garage Sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, May 22, Salt Creek Park District Twin Lakes Recreation Area. Local residents are invited to sell items or browse all the goods on display. For a fee of $6, you get a 10' x 10' space and 8-foot table. This event is for all ages. Jessica, (847) 259-6890.
May 25
Parents Who Care open gym: 10:30-11:45 a.m. Monday, May 25, Hoffman Estates Park District Community Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road. Interactive play with balls, push toys, mats, hoops, more. $1.50 per child. (847) 604-4582.
May 31
Flying 4 Kids: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, May 31, Meineke Recreation Center, 220 E. Weathersfield Way, Schaumburg. Statewide kite fly to raise awareness for the Park District Youth License Plate program. Families, kids, kite enthusiasts and novices welcome. Includes refreshments. Free, for all ages. (847) 490-7020.
June 1
Vacation Bible school: Crocodile Dock will be presented from 9-11:30 a.m. June 22-26 at Saint Paul Lutheran School, 17 S. School St., Mount Prospect. Extended Day options available. Deadline to register is June 1. Call Stephanie at (847) 951-4670 or Dari at (847) 255-0332.
June 11
Father's 's Day pizza and play: 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, June 19, South Barrington Park District, 3 Tennis Club Lane. Boys ages 6-12 with an adult male enjoy games, father-son competitions, pizza. $15-$20, $7 each additional person. Register before Thursday, June 11 at (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.
June 12
Family movie night: 8-9 p.m. Friday, June 12, Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 262 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. "The Tale of Desperaux. " Free. (847) 991-0333.
June 15
Hellenic American Academy summer camp: Session begins June 15. For camps hours, fees and information, (847) 317-1063.
Vacation Bible school: Take a walk on the wild side at Kingdom of the Son: A Prayer Safari VBS, June 15-19, from 9 a.m. to noon each day, at Living Lord Lutheran Church, 1044 Congress Drive in Bartlett. This year's focus for kids entering K-fifth grade is on learning the Lord's Prayer through a fun and exciting safari-themed program. Plus, traveling praise band Captive Free will be on hand to lead the music. Kids entering sixth-seventh grades can register for their own program, featuring fellowship and service projects. (630) 830-3630, or www.livinglordlutheran.org. Registration is $20. Kids registered by May 15 will get a free T-shirt.
Summer music camp: Praise-Rocks @ CLC Summer Music Camp will be held June 15-26 at Christ Lutheran Church, 41 S. Rohlwing Road in Palatine. This two-week intensive, half-day music camp is from 9 a.m. to noon and costs $150. Open to all instruments and vocalists in sixth to 12th grade. Beginners are welcome. Students will play in bands, receive instrument instruction from professional musicians and teachers, lead worship, and get a chance to show their skills at the final concert. Extra activities include song writing, hands-on sound tech instruction, a Rock History class and Guitar Hero 101. (847) 358-4600.
June 18
Night out for teens: 7-10:30 p.m. Thursday, June 18, South Barrington Park District, 3 Tennis Club Lane. Swimming, games in the gym, movie, pizza. For grades six-eight. $12-$15. Register at (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.
June 19
Babysitter's training course: 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Friday, June 10-July 31, South Barrington Park District, 3 Tennis Club Lane. American Red Cross Babysitter's Training for ages 11-15. $65/$75. To register, (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.
June 22
Vacation Bible school: Crocodile Dock will be held from 9 a.m. to noon June 22-26 at St. Peter Lutheran Church 111 W. Olive St., Arlington Heights. You may register online at www.stpeter-ah.org or in the church office. There is a $5 fee per child to cover supply costs.
July 20
Vacation Bible school: Kids ages 3 years through fifth grade are invited to attend Crocodile Dock VBS. There is no cost for admission. This VBS will be held the week of 10 a.m. to noon July 20-24 at Grace Community Church, 431 N. Quentin Road, Palatine. Contact Gia Miller at (847) 776-1900 or gia.miller@aboutgrace.com to register.
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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.