Events

Friday Fun Five November 23, 2016

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 November/December Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Christkindlmarket Naperville – Naper... Read More

Friday Fun Five November 18, 2016

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 November/December Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Christkindlmarket Chicago November 18... Read More

Friday Fun Five November 11, 2016

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 November/December Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Dickens Holiday Village in... Read More

Friday Fun Five November 4, 2016

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 November/December Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Barrington Showcase of Arts... Read More

Classes and Winter Break Camps 2016

Looking for a class or a winter break camp? Here’s a list of fabulous camps for all kinds of activities. The YMCA even offers overnight camps. It’s not too late to register so call now! Specialty Camps The Actors Gymnasium offers performing arts camps in Evanston which... Read More

Friday Fun Five October 28, 2016

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 November/December Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Rockin’ Boofest – Kenosha... Read More

Family-Friendly Performances in Nov.-Dec. 2016

Whether you love the seasonal classics or are the first to see something new, you’ll find a family-friendly performance perfect for you this holiday season.  Nov. 1-20 Moon Shot: A Race to Space Chicago: 872-222-9555, chicagochildrenstheatre.org Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St.   Nov.... Read More

Friday Fun Five October 21, 2016

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 September/October Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Haunted Hole-O-Ween – Des... Read More

Friday Fun Five October 14, 2016

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 September/October Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       29th Annual Autumn Drive... Read More

Haunted Houses

Here are some spooky events for older children and teens and some really fun Haunted Houses.  Find more Fall Fun events on these posts: October Festivals Halloween Family Fun for all ages Pumpkin Patches & Corn Mazes Oct. 13 – 15 Haunted Forest in Oak Brook: www.obparks.org/hauntedforest/ Haunted Forest event... Read More

Family-Friendly Halloween Events

Events for Families with All-Ages Whether you’re the bravest of the lot or a scaredy-cat that hides when it’s dark, here are some events to give you the spooks for Halloween. Find more local activities and events for the holiday in the Oaklee’s online calendar. These... Read More

Friday Fun Five September 30 2016

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 September/October Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Fabulous Fall Fest –... Read More

Friday Fun Five September 23 2016

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 September/October Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       11th Annal Hyde Park... Read More

Friday Fun Five September 16 2016

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 September/October Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Chicago Pet Show –... Read More

Friday Fun Five September 9 2016

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 September/October Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Antioch’s Fall Arts &... Read More

Friday Fun Five September 2 2016

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 September/October Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Last Fling September 2-5... Read More

Fall 2016 Resale and Consignment Events

Every time you turn around they’re another inch taller and another shoe size bigger! How do you keep up with sprouting kids without breaking the bank? Take advantage of all the fantastic resale and consignment events every fall and spring. You can get high-quality clothing, toys... Read More

Friday Fun Five August 26 2016

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 September/October Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Fort Hill Activity Center... Read More

Friday Fun Five August 19 2016

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 July/August Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Fridays on the Green... Read More

Ample Family Fun in Sandwich

Every year since 1888 the Sandwich Fair takes place at the beautiful Sandwich Fairgrounds. Starting Wednesday September 7th thru Sunday September 11th the Sandwich Fair in Sandwich Illinois has something for everyone. Carnival Rides, classic fair foods, loads of entertainment , livestock judging, Commercial exhibits, culinary... Read More

Friday Fun Five August 12 2016

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 July/August Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Hinkley Fest – Park... Read More

Friday Fun Five August 5 2016

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 July/August Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Car Show – Elk... Read More

Friday Fun Five July 29 2016

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 July/August Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Country Farm Fair –... Read More

Friday Fun Five July 22 2016

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 July/August Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Mount Prospect Downtown Block... Read More

Zip Up to Wisconsin for Family Fun

Wisconsin is a great place for a mini-vacation or a summer staycation. It’s a short drive from Chicago with many family-friendly experiences. Choose your favorite activity and try some new ones: ride old-fashioned trolleys, zip-lining through the trees, boating on the lakes, exploring museums, eating Jelly Bellys, or... Read More

Friday Fun Five July 15 2016

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 July/August Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Fridays on the Green... Read More

Friday Fun Five July 8 2016

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 July/August Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Antioch’s Taste of Summer... Read More

Friday Fun Five July 1 2016

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 July/August Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Freedom Four 4-Mile Run... Read More

Friday Fun Five June 24 2016

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 July/August Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Greek Fest at St.... Read More

Friday Fun Five June 17 2016

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 May/June Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       PrairieFest – Oswegoland Park... Read More

Friday Fun Five June 10 2016

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 May/June Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Salute to Freedom –... Read More

Friday Fun Five June 3 2016

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 May/June Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Oswego Country Market Sundays... Read More