Family Friendly Events for the Weekend of June 1 & June 2

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Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are some great family-friendly options taking place in the western suburbs.

Cicada Adventures: St James Farm in Warrenville

From St. James Event Page:

The 17-year periodical cicadas are set to emerge again this summer! Don’t miss out on the chance to celebrate their emergence on a guided hike!

Free, no registration required. Questions? Call 630-933-7248

https://www.dupageforest.org/things-to-do/calendar-of-events?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D172616269

Cavalcade of Planes 2024: Clow International Airport in Bolingbrook

June 1 & 2: 10am-4pm

$5 Advance Tickets available here: https://bolingbrook-cavalcade-of-planes.ticketleap.com/cavalcade-of-planes/

From their Event Page:

An Airport Open House! At the Cavalcade of Planes, you will enjoy all kinds of family fun. There will be many types of aircraft to see both flying and on the ground. You can experience a great event including formation flying, helicopter demonstrations, food and drink, and much more! Come and join the Party! To review our safety guidelines and purchase tickets, see our web site at cavalcadeofplanes.com

Cream of Wheaton: Wheaton

June 1 & 2

Two days of music, craft fair and carnival rides. Kick off summer at the Cream of Wheaton! Join us for fun for all ages, including live entertainment, carnival, beer garden, food vendors, Arts & Craft Fair, Business Expo and kids activities!

Schedule of Events found here: https://wheatonparkdistrict.com/events/cream-of-wheaton/

Elgin Pride Parade and Festival: Downtown Elgin

June 1st: 10am-5pm

From their event page:

The inaugural Elgin LGBTQ+ Pride Parade and Festival in 2023 saw more than 4,000 attendees! Join the fun this year for a fantastic, family-friendly community celebration on June 1. The PRIDE Parade kicks off at 11am followed by a festival at Festival Park featuring food trucks, vendor marketplace, live music & more! https://www.elginpride.com/

Where’s Waldo Scavenger Hunt: Glen Ellyn

Ongoing event in June/July

From their event page:

Where’s Waldo Glen Ellyn Summer Scavenger Hunt!

The master of hide-and-seek returns to local businesses in Downtown Glen Ellyn for a scavenger hunt for all to join in on the fun! This is a Free Event.

Where? Dozens of stores and restaurants throughout Downtown Glen Ellyn.

When? June – July

How? Visit participating businesses during the months of June and July. Search for Waldo and find the LETTERS to solve the puzzle! Ask the business to write the letter in the box, or you can do it yourself. Turn in your Waldo Passport by August 1st to The Book Store of Glen Ellyn. 

– Return the Passport with 10 LETTERS to receive a Waldo Goodie Bag.
– Return the completed passport and solve the puzzle to get a Waldo Goodie Bag AND be entered to win a prize from one of the 34 participating locations!

Download (on website) or pick up a Where’s Waldo Glen Ellyn Scavenger Hunt Passport at either location:

– The Glen Ellyn Public Library, 400 Duane St, Glen Ellyn
– The Bookstore of Glen Ellyn, 475 N Main St, Glen Ellyn. Receive 10% off any Where’s Waldo Purchase.

All are invited to the Where’s Waldo Glen Ellyn Wrap Up Party located at the Glen Ellyn Public Library on Saturday, August 3rd. Two sign-up times will be available for registration at 11am and 1pm. 

For more information visit: https://downtownglenellyn.com/wheres-waldo

There is your weekend roundup….did I miss any events? Link them in comments!

Kim Novella is a lifestyle family photographer based in the Western Suburbs of Chicago. She services Naperville, Warrenville, Wheaton, Oakbrook, Lombard, Downers Grove and surrounding areas.

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