Three for Free! Free Events for Families this Weekend {July 25, 26, 27}
Friday 25 July
3:00 p.m. Playdate with Nature, Greenbelt Cultural Center
{North Chicago} Build a fort or fairy house, create a mud creature or nature art, scoop up a pond critter and observe closely. Explore using all of your senses! Dress for outdoor play and meet at the pond. Contact the LCFPD at (847) 367-6640 for more information.
*Bonus!: Come see Little Lake County at the Lake Zurich Farmer’s Market. We’ll have crafts for the kids and you can check out the great Paulus Park too!
Saturday 26 July
11:30 a.m.75th Anniversary Celebration and Community Picnic, Wauconda Area Library
{Wauconda}Our annual picnic is bigger and better than ever in honor of our 75th birthday! There’s fun for all ages with pony rides, DJ, games, face painting, and free hot dogs and ice cream. In addition, BGV Motorsports will be hosting a classic car show complete with music, awards and more. Contact the library at (847) 526-6225 for more information.
Sunday 27 July
2:00 p.m. International Bog Day, Volo Bog State Natural Area
{Ingelside} Celebrate the beauty and mystery of bogs at this local gem! Live music, art show, stories, poetry, crafts, Bog Dogs, Bog Frog cookies and more! Contact the Bog at (825) 344 1294 for more information.
Did you miss the kick-off of our Playground tour? Don’t miss out on this rocking good time! Join us and Whole Foods Market - Deerfield for our next stop at Grayslake Central Park - West!
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Other weekend events you don’t want to miss:
- More Fun than Ever at the Lake County Fair!
- Have a Pintastic Time at Pinstripes!
- Visit Lake County Beach Guide
- Family Tips for the Bristol Renaissance Faire
- Upcoming Classes and Events at Whole Foods Market - Deerfield
- Playground Profile: Central Park - West, Grayslake
