Father’s Day is Sunday, June 18, 2017. Sure, dad could stand at the grill and barbecue all day OR here are some options for dad to have more fun with the whole family. Go make memories!
June 18
Lambs Farm’s Father’s Day Brunch
Libertyville: 847-362-5050 www.lambsfarm.org/marquee-events/fathers-day-brunch/
Dad can choose from hearty entrees or breakfast favorites, and top it off with heavenly desserts straight from our bakery! Seatings are 10 am, 12 pm, and 2 pm Brunch is $24.95 for adults, $10.95 for ages 2 – 12, and free for 23 months and younger.
June 18
Fathers Day Corvette Show in Oakbrook
Oak Brook: www.ChicagoCorvetteClub.com
Fathers Day Corvette Show, presented by the Chicago Corvette Club will be held on June 18th 2017 from 10 am to 2 pm in Oak Brook, IL, to benefit the Ronald McDonald House near Loyola University Medical Center. Pre-Registration is $20 per car before June 11th, after June 11th until the day of the show registration is $30 per car.
June 18
Father’s Day Special – Bartlett Aquatic Center
Evanston: www.custerfair.com/
Main Street Shopping District, 600 Main St. Over 400 artists, craftspeople, food vendors, musicians and performance artists. The art, entertainment, and food are diverse, and the event is free to the public making it a shoppers paradise!
June 20-21
Eco-Explorers Family Campout
Naperville: 630-848-5000 www.napervilleparks.org
Knoch Knolls Nature Center, 320 Knoch Knolls Rd. On Saturday, enjoy nature games, a buffet-style supper, a twilight hike and s’mores around the campfire. Sunday includes a light breakfast and hike. Campout takes place rain or shine. Bring your own tents and sleeping bags.
June 20-21
Gold Coast Art Fair
Chicago: www.amdurproductions.com
Grant Park’s Butler Field at Lake Shore Dr. & Monroe St. The Granddaddy of American art festivals, it is one of the oldest and most well attended. Free and open to the public, it features more than 300 artists from around the world.
June 21
Summer Sampler: “R Gang”
Deerfield: 847-945-0650 www.deerfieldparks.org
Mitchell Park, Hazel Ave. & Wilmot Rd. Summer Sample is a collection of talented musical entertainers who play every Sunday, June 14-Aug 9, 2015 from 5-6:30pm at Mitchell Park. Pizza is for sale or bring a picnic.
June 21
Walk for Kidneys
Chicago: 312-321-1500 www.nkfi.org
Soldier Field Great Lawn. Participate in the largest National Kidney Foundation of Illinois events. Includes live entertainment, kids’ activities, healthy living tips, refreshments and a leisurely mile walk along Lake Michigan. Registration & Check in open at 9am, walk steps off at 10:30am.
June 21
Pleasant Prairie Triathalon
Pleasant Prairie, WI: 262-925-6742 www.RecPlexOnline.com
Prairie Springs Park, 9900 Terwall Terrace. This first-class triathlon brings over 1,300 athletes from across the Midwest. Events include Triathlon and Duathlon with starts and finishes in the picturesque setting of Prairie Springs Park.
June 21, 8-9:30am
Father’s Day Birds & Bagels Hike
Downers Grove: www.Lymanwoods.org
William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center Lyman Woods, 901 31st St. Dad, sons, grandpas and uncles- kick off your Father’s Day by hiking the trails in search of our feathered friends. Afterwards we will gather back at the Interpretive Center to observe birds at the feeders and enjoy a breakfast of bagels, fruit, coffee and juice. Age: 4 yrs+.
June 21, 10am-1pm
Father’s Day Vertical Challenge
Wheaton: 630-871-2810 www.lincolnmarsh.org
Have fun challenging yourself and connecting with your dad or teen while traversing balance logs, cargo nets, Burma bridges, and multi vines while being 28 feet off the ground. Makes a great gift for Father’s Day. Ages 12 & over. Pre-registration is required.
June 19-21
6 Corners BBQ Fest
Chicago: 6cornersbbqfest.com
4041 N. Milwaukee Ave. The city’s newest festival features restaurant vendors serving up BBQ dishes, along with live music.
June 21, 8:45 breakfast, 10am ride
Eli’s Father’s Day Bike Ride
Chicago: 773-308-7015 www.tinyurl.com/EliBikeRide
Eli’s Cheesecake World, 6701 W. Forest Preserve Dr. Ten mile recreational ride explores the Portage Park, Wright College Community, and Northwest side of Chicago neighborhoods. Free bike safety inspections.
June 19-21
Taste of Randolph
Chicago: starevents.com/festivals/taste-of-randolph/
900 W. Randolph St. This three-day cross-cultural celebration will mix extraordinary food, brilliant artisans and diverse musical offerings with three eclectic stages featuring incredible talent, including Chicago’s brightest young musical acts extending from indie rock to dance music. $10 suggested donation.
June 21, 10am-4pm
Father’s Day Brunch at Lambs Farm
Libertyville: 847-362-5050 www.lambsfarm.org/marquee-events/fathers-day-brunch/
Magnolia Cafe & Bakery, 14245 W. Rockland Rd. Dad can choose from hearty entrees or breakfast favorites, and top it off with heavenly desserts straight from our bakery!
June 21, 11am-6pm
Fathers Free at Santa’s Village
Dundee: 847-426-6751 www.santasvillagedundee.com
601 E. Dundee Rd. Celebrate Father’s Day at Santa’s Village Azoosment Park. Dad’s get in free with one full paid general admission.
June 21, 11am-6pm
Father’s Day Classic Car Show
Oak Brook: 630-573-0700 www.oakbrookcenter.com/
Oakbrook Center at Rt. 83 and 22nd St. With over 100 models of vintage, antique, and classic automobiles, there could be a lot of memories under the hood! The classic vehicles on display range from early 1920 Model T’s, to vintage Corvettes, to a 1940’s wood paneled station wagon.
June 21, 9:30-11:30am
Father’s Day Fishing Derby
Carol Stream: 630-784-6100 www.csparks.org
Bierman Park, 1253 Wood Lake Dr. Enjoy a light breakfast by the pond and try to catch the “big one”. Prizes awarded. Bring your own fishing poles, bait, and hooks. Catch and release will be practiced. $6/resident, $9/nonresident, free for Dads.
June 21, 8:30-10am
PrairieFest 5K Run
Oswego: www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org/
Prairie Point Community Park, 4120 Plainfield Rd. Get ready to celebrate PrairieFest with the One Mile Prairie Dog Jog or 5K! All pre-registered runners receive a high performance moisture management t-shirt. Refreshments and participation ribbon included. Register by June 11.
