The Suburbs This Weekend: Monopoly, juggling, coffee with the kids and James Audubon
From a monopoly tournament for kids to an internet cafe that caters to kids and adults; from James Audubon to a juggling story time, Sean Stangland and Richard Battin make their picks for The Suburbs This Weekend.
RICHARD'S PICKS
‘Juggling Funny Stories'
Storyteller/actor Chris Fascione brings children's literature to life with his own interpretations, combining storytelling, comedy and juggling, in “Juggling Funny Stories” at the Aspen Drive Library, 701 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. Free. No registration required. For information, call (847) 362-2330. 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 28
A day with Audubon
Brian “Fox” Ellis portrays 19th-century ornithologist, naturalist and artist John James Audubon at “A Day With John James Audubon” at the Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. Activities include a bird walk, a gallery talk about authentic Audubon prints and a story time session on birds and bird-watching in northeastern Illinois. The event is free, but donations are accepted. Reservations are required for some activities. Call (815) 344-1294. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 29
SEANS'S PICKS
Monopoly Tournament
Suburban teens in grades 6-12 are invited to take part in the first Monopoly Game Tournament at the Warren Newport Public Library District, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. The event begins with a 90-minute qualifying round, followed by pizza. Then, six finalists will play a 90-minute championship round. Winners and runners-up receive prizes. Free, but registration is required. (847) 244-5150 or wnpl.info. 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 28
Coffee and crawlers
Parents enjoy coffee and kids play at the new Internet cafe in Naperville. Cafe N Play offers 4,000 square feet of enclosed fun for kids to run and play while mom and dad enjoy an adult conversation, surf the net or even sneak in some work. Grab a cup of fair-trade coffee from Colorado-based Kind Coffee or try the organic juices, vegan bakery items, salads and sandwiches. $8.50 per child, $5 for crawlers and no fee for newborns. Cafe N Play, 1767 W. Ogden Ave., Naperville. (630) 995-3101 or cafenplay.com.