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.

June 29

Bug Houses: 7-8 p.m. Monday, June 29, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Build a house for bugs like butterflies or crickets using simple craft materials. Families are welcome; younger children may require additional assistance. Call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.

Bubble Wonders: 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 29, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Geoff Akins, who was an official performer for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, will create ice cream cones, merry-go-rounds, caterpillars, and snowmen - all from bubbles. Open to all ages; children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. For information, call (847) 918-3218.

Summer Horse Camp: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, June 29 to July 10, July 13-24, July 27 to Aug. 7, or Aug. 10-21. Ages 4-12 can learn an appreciation of horses while learning stable management. The cost is $375 per child per 2-week session. Call the Lindenhurst Park District, at (847) 356-6011.

Mini Masterpieces: 10-11:30 a.m. or 12:30-2 p.m. Monday, June 29 or Friday, July 17, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Art instructor Liz Zwiener shares a book and leads young children in an art project inspired by illustrations. For ages 3-5. Registration is required. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Mundelein Community Days: Monday through Sunday, June 29-July 5, Seymour Avenue and Courtland Street, Mundelein. Carnival, games, three pageants, music, arts and crafts, fireworks at 9 p.m. on July 4, parade on July 5 and more. Performers include Mary Ann and the Professors on July 2; the Brat Pack on July 3; Pop Roxx on July 4 and Skip Towne and the Greyhounds on July 5. Most events are free. (847) 949-3200 or www.mundelein.org.

June 30

Become A Love and Logic Parent: 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, June 30-July 14, Warren Township Youth Services, 17801 W. Washington St., Gurnee. Group for parents with children birth through eighth grade. Discuss practical skills to help parents address everyday behavioral problems and prevent future challenges. Free group for residents of Warren Township (nominal book fee). Limited child care available. To register, call (847) 244-1101, ext. 401.

Family Storytimes: 2 p.m. Tuesdays, June 30 and July 14 and 28, Temporary Library Center, 114 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville or 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays, June 23 and July 7 and 21, Evergreen Interim Library, 290 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills. Stories and musical activities. For information or to register, call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.

July 1

Drop-in Storytimes: 10 a.m. Wednesdays, July 1, 8, 15 and 22, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. For children ages 3 and older. Adults are encouraged to stay and participate. The storytime on June 17 will feature the special performance Jiggle and Jam performed by musician Jodie Koplin. The session on July 15 will feature musician Kathleen Gibson. Programs are free and no registration is required. For information, call (847) 438-3840.

Barrington Fourth of July Festivities: 5 to 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 1; 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, and Friday, July 3; 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4, downtown Barrington, Cook and Station streets, Barrington. Includes live bands, children's activities, alumni gatherings and more. Runs Admission after 6 p.m. is $5 for adults. Visit barrington4thofjuly.com. (847) 382-9220.

July 3

Teens Got Game - The Fantasy Edition: 3-5 p.m. Friday, July 3, Teen Center of the Bolander Building, 625 W. Winchester Ave., Libertyville. Play fantasy-style board games, card games and video games, like Magic the Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons and Gauntlet: Legacy. For students in grades 7-12. Registration is not required. Call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.

Wauconda Fireworks: DJ starts at 6 p.m. Friday, July 3, fireworks start at dusk, Cook Park, 600 N. Main St., Wauconda. Free. (847) 526-3610 or waucondaparks.com.

Antioch Fourth of July Celebration: Activities start at 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 3, Williams Park, Williams and Main streets, Antioch. Round one of the Fire Cracker Sports Tournament. Round two begins at 8 a.m. July 4. Daylong celebration July 4 in downtown Antioch include fun fair, entertainment, food, music and fireworks. At 8 a.m., the 5k Run For Freedom begins. (847) 395-1000.

July 4

Celebrate Fox Lake: Satruday, July 4, Millennium Park, Grand and Rollins, Fox Lake. Entertainment, games, rides and crafts. Parade begins at 10 a.m. at Grant High School, heads west along Grand Avenue to Fox Lake Towne Center. Craft show after the parade until 4 p.m. at Millennium Park on Rollins Road. Fireworks over the Chain O' Lakes at dusk. No cost. (847) 587-2151 or www.foxlake.org.

Fourth of July Family Day: Starts at 9 a.m. Satruday, July 4, fireworks start at 9:15 p.m. Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Live music, boat parade and taste of Lake Zurich. $1 for residents and beach pass holders 18 and older, 17 and younger are free. $6 for nonresidents 4 and older, ages 3 years and younger are free. For information, visit www.volz.org or call (847) 540-5054.

A Patriotic Celebration: 7:30 p.m. Satruday, July 4 at Silver Park, Waukegan Harbor, 55 S. Harbor Place, Waukegan. Includes Waukegan Municipal Band concert followed by Fourth of July fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Free parking and admission. (847) 599-2525 or www.waukeganport.com.

Buffalo Grove Fourth of July fireworks: 7 p.m. concert, 9:15 p.m. Satruday, July 4, Can be seen from the Rotary Village Green on Buffalo Grove Road, Willow Stream Park, and the Buffalo Grove Golf Course, Buffalo Grove. In conjunction with a concert of the Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band. vbg.org.

Libertyville Fourth of July Fireworks: 7:30 p.m. Satruday, July 4, Butler Lake, Libertyville. The Village Band performs a special concert of patriotic music and other favorites. Fireworks at dusk. Free. or www.libertyville.com.

Wheeling Fourth of July fireworks: Around 9:30 p.m. Satruday, July 4 Behind the Wheeling Fire Station near Heritage Park and the Community Recreation Center, 255 W. Dundee Road. (847) 459-2600 or www.vi.wheeling.il.us.

Lincolnshire July 4 parade: 11 a.m. Satruday, July 4, From Sprague School to Spring Lake Park, Lincolnshire. (847) 883-8600 or village.lincolnshire.il.us.

Vernon Hills Fireworks: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Satruday, July 4, Century Park, one-half mile north of Milwaukee Road on Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills, with fireworks over Big Bear and Little Bear lakes to follow. Live music by J.P and the Cats. www.vernonhills.org.

July 6

Kids movie matinee: 1 p.m. Monday, July 6, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Parents, caregivers and kids are invited to a free showing of the film "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa." No registration is needed. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Animal crackers will be served. The film is rated "G." For information, call (847) 244-5150 or visit wnpl.info.

Safety Town: 9 to 11 a.m. or noon to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 6-17, The Barn in Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Children entering kindergarten or first grade, ages 5-6, can receive instruction in pedestrian, bicycle and motorist safety; fire safety; stranger danger; and poisons in the home. The fee is $70 for Lake Zurich residents, $83 for nonresidents. Call (847) 438-5146.

July 8

Teen Book Discussion: 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Teens in seventh grade and up can discuss "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Drop-in Storytimes: 10 a.m. Wednesdays, July 8, 15 and 22, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. For children ages 3 and older. Adults are encouraged to stay and participate. The storytime on June 17 will feature the special performance Jiggle and Jam performed by musician Jodie Koplin. The session on July 15 will feature musician Kathleen Gibson. Programs are free and no registration is required. For information, call (847) 438-3840.

July 9

Read to Rover: 6:15-7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 9, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Sign up in person at the Ask Here desk on the first floor for a 15-minute one-on-one reading with a therapy dog. No parents or siblings allowed in the room during the session. For grades 1-5. Registration required. For details, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

July 10

Anime Club: 4-5:45 p.m. Fridays, July 10 and Aug. 14, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Enjoy snacks and refreshments while watching anime on the big screen. For grades 6-12. No registration required. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Teen gaming: 3-4:30 p.m. Friday, July 10, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 6-12 can play video, board, and card games. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

July 14

Three Little Pigs: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, C005 Auditorium, College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Tickets are $5 and are available at the door 15 minutes before the show or online at www.clcillinois.edu/tickets. Tickets are also available by calling the Box Office at (847) 543-2300.

July 15

Drop-in Storytimes: 10 a.m. Wednesdays, July 15 and 22, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. For children ages 3 and older. Adults are encouraged to stay and participate. The storytime on June 17 will feature the special performance Jiggle and Jam performed by musician Jodie Koplin. The session on July 15 will feature musician Kathleen Gibson. Programs are free and no registration is required. For information, call (847) 438-3840.

July 16

Family Flicks: At dusk Thursday, July 16, Grayslake Acute Care Center Campus, 1475 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake; and Friday, July 17, Lake Forest Hospital Campus, 660 N Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest. See "Kung Fu Panda," rated "PG." Admission is free. A $10-per-car donation will be accepted; proceeds support pediatric care at Lake Forest Hospital. On-screen mentions are available for those wanting to recognize a special occasion or person, or sponsor the event. For information, call (847) 535-6111 or visit lfh.org/philanthropy.

Safety Town: 9 to 11 a.m. or noon to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 6-17, The Barn in Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Children entering kindergarten or first grade, ages 5-6, can receive instruction in pedestrian, bicycle and motorist safety; fire safety; stranger danger; and poisons in the home. The fee is $70 for Lake Zurich residents, $83 for nonresidents. Call (847) 438-5146.

July 21

Play Literacy for Kids: 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 21; and Saturday, July 25, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Listen to a story, play at a make-believe farm and do a craft. For preschoolers ages 2-6 (an adult must accompany children under 3). No registration is required. Call (847) 438-3840.

Stories in the Park: 10 a.m. July 21 at Viking Park in Gurnee; and July 7 at Park City Teen Center, 333 Teske Blvd., Park City. Kids and parents are invited to bring blankets, picnics and library cards when the bookmobile visits the parks. The free programs require no registration. Animal crackers will be served. For information, call (847) 244-5150 or visit wnpl.info.

July 22

Drop-in Storytimes: 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. For children ages 3 and older. Adults are encouraged to stay and participate. The storytime on June 17 will feature the special performance Jiggle and Jam performed by musician Jodie Koplin. The session on July 15 will feature musician Kathleen Gibson. Programs are free and no registration is required. For information, call (847) 438-3840.

Teen Science Cafes: 6-8 p.m. Mondays, July 27 and Aug. 24, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Teens in grades 6 to 12 can learn about science and technology. June's session will examine the good and bad of bacteria. Registration is not required for this free program. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Aug. 10

Kids movie matinee: 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Parents, caregivers and kids are invited to a free showing of the film "Open Season." No registration is needed. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Animal crackers will be served. The film is rated "G." For information, call (847) 244-5150 or visit wnpl.info.

Aug. 14

Anime Club: 4-5:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Enjoy snacks and refreshments while watching anime on the big screen. For grades 6-12. No registration required. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Aug. 23

High School Musical 2: Winnie the Pooh's Birthday: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23, C005 Auditorium, College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Tickets are $5 and are available at the door 15 minutes before the show or online at www.clcillinois.edu/tickets. Tickets are also available by calling the Box Office at (847) 543-2300.

Preschool screenings: Gurnee Public School District 56 holds preschool screenings during the school year at Spaulding Elementary School, 2000 Belle Plaine Ave., Gurnee. The screenings are for children ages 3-4 who live in District 56, and examine a child's skill in speech/language, fine and gross motor skills, concept development, attention span, behavior, vision, and hearing. Parents with questions or concerns about their child's development in any of these areas may schedule an appointment by calling Spaulding School at (847) 662-3701. There is no charge for the screening.

Read To Rover: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays through July 22, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Children sign up for a 15-minute time slot to read aloud to a certified therapy dog. Parents must register in person at the Youth Services desk. To register, call (847) 918-3218 or visit fremontlibrary.org.

Ongoing

Board Game Days: 3-5 p.m. Wednesdays, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Students in grades 6-8 are invited to drop by the Teen Area to pick from a variety of board or card games to play. This is a free program and registration is not required. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Baby Jam: 9:45 and 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Offers music specially chosen for babies 6- to 23-months-old to give the babies a safe space to move and bounce; an alternative activity will be provided for siblings older than 3. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.

Family Jam: 7 p.m. Tuesdays and 9:45 and 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Features a different style of music each week to get everyone dancing, for children ages 2-5 with an adult. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.

Big Screen Games: 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Offers a different interactive DVD game each week for first- and second-graders. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.

Afternoon Adventures: 1:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Features a different craft, game, or activity every week for first- and second-graders. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.

Lunch & Listen: Noon Fridays, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Features a one-hour sample of a different book on CD each week for students in fourth grade and up. Participants are invited to bring a sack lunch, and the library will provide drinks and snacks. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.

Fremont's Impressive Teens: 4 to 5:30 p.m. the third Friday of the month, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Open to students in grades 7-12. Teens who attend two F.I.T. meetings are eligible to earn service hours by volunteering at the library. Register online at fremontlibrary.org, by calling (847) 918-3218, or in person at the Youth Services desk.

Homeschool Mondays: 10:30 a.m. to noon Mondays, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. A chance for homeschooling families to get to know one another. Parents can network while their school-aged children can play together. Most Mondays require no registration; one Monday per month will feature a program for which patrons must register. To register or for information, visit fremontlibrary.org, call (847) 918-3218, or stop at the Youth Services desk in the library.