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Friday Fun Five November 16, 2018

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!           Autumn Festival, An Arts & Crafts... Read More
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Bob Cushman

Friday Fun Five November 9, 2018

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!           Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites... Read More
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Bob Cushman

Friday Fun Five November 2, 2018

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!           Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites... Read More
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Bob Cushman

Friday Fun Five October 26, 2018

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!           A Family Halloween – Historic Wagner... Read More
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Friday Fun Five October 19, 2018

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!           R.I.P. UNLIMITED Package at Haunted Trails... Read More
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Bob Cushman

Friday Fun Five October 5, 2018

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!           31st Annual Autumn Drive Fall Festival... Read More
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The 31st Annual Autumn Drive

The 31st Annual Autumn Drive is a Fall Festival for the whole family. On October 19, 20, & 21, from 9 am to 5 pm, in Rural Woodstock/ Marengo in McHenry County, Illinois, the country colors come alive and our neighborhood turns into an eclectic collection of talents. With... Read More
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Friday Fun Five September 28, 2018

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!           Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites... Read More
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Bob Cushman

Friday Fun Five September 14, 2018

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!         Fall Fest – Des Plaines Parks District... Read More
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Bob Cushman

Friday Fun Five September 7, 2018

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!         Downtown Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival Sept... Read More
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Friday Fun Five August 30, 2018

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!         List of Apple Orchards – Oaklee’s Family... Read More
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Bob Cushman

Friday Fun Five August 24, 2018

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!         Family Night Golf – Glenview Prairie Club... Read More
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Fox Lake Cardboard Boat Race Aug. 19

The village of Fox Lake’s 21st Annual Cardboard Boat Race will be held on Sunday, Aug. 19, at Lakefront Park, 71 Nippersink Blvd., Fox Lake. Registration for the event is $30, which includes a boat building kit (those who already have a suitable boat do not need to buy... Read More
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Friday Fun Five August 17, 2018

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!         Discount Fun Day – Bartlett Aquatic Center... Read More
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Friday Fun Five August 10, 2018

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!         Bartlett Summer Festival – Bartlett Park August... Read More
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Friday Fun Five August 3, 2018

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!         Hoffman Walks – Fabbrini Park July 26... Read More
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Friday Fun Five July 27, 2018

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!         Prairie Fest July 26 in Wood Dale... Read More
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Friday Fun Five July 20, 2018

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!     Sponsored by: “Chicago Dogs Baseball” NEW Chicago Dogs 4-Packs... Read More
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Wauconda Rodeo rides into town

The Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 55th annual IPRA Championship Wauconda Rodeo Saturday and Sunday, July 14 and 15, at the Golden Oaks Equestrian Center, at Case and Rand roads in Wauconda. Both days feature pre-rodeo entertainment including a mechanical bull, food booths, beer garden and... Read More
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Friday Fun Five July 13, 2018

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!         Christmas in July – Sea Lion Aquatic... Read More
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Friday Fun Five July 6, 2018

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!         Suburban Water and Spray Parks, Outdoor Pools... Read More
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Kiddie Academy for Storytime LIVE!

You are invited to Kiddie Academy for Storytime LIVE! Curious George and Pinkalicious will jump off the page and visit the classroom. Join us on Saturday, July 14 at 10:00 a.m. for this family event that is filled with storytelling, laughter, activities and fun. This event is FREE and open to... Read More
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Bob Cushman

Friday Fun Five June 29, 2018

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!         Eyes to the Skies Festival June 29... Read More
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Bob Cushman

Friday Fun Five June 22, 2018

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!         Pirate & Princess Night – Elk Grove... Read More
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Friday Fun Five June 15, 2018

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!     Sponsored by: “Taste of Des Plaines” Free food and... Read More
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Bob Cushman

Friday Fun Five June 8, 2018

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Miss Jamie’s Farm – Cantigny Park June 10... Read More
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Friday Fun Five June 1, 2018

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Summer Reading Luau – West Chicago Public Library... Read More
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Amazing Arachnids at Brookfield Zoo

Spotting spiders is all too easy in suburban backyards and basements, but you won’t see anything crawling across your patio like the 100 arachnids on display at Brookfield Zoo this summer. “Amazing Arachnids” opens Saturday, May 26, and runs through Sept. 3. It features spiders and scorpions, as well... Read More
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6 Suburban Garden Walks

If April showers really do bring May flowers, there should be some spectacular gardens this summer. Some of the most colorful will be on display during a variety of garden walks. Here’s a look at some you won’t want to miss … • Six gardens and a conservation area... Read More