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Sneakerdoodle
Kids customize their new or used (but clean!) tennies. Participants bring their own shoes.
Where: Wishcraft -
When: 3:30-5 p.m.
Ages: Elementary, Teens
Cost: $25
Montessori Madness Presentation
Montessori parent Trevor Eissler will guest lecture on the benefits of Montessori as compared to traditional education. Following the lecture, there will be a wine & cheese reception, book-signing and tour of Gateway Montessori (across the street). Parents will ahve an opportunity to speak with Montessori teachers and parents.
Where: Gateway Montessori School -
When: 7-8:30 p.m.
Cost: $10
Family to Family Education Program
This 12-week course is designed specifically for parents, siblings, spouses, teen-age and adult children and significant others of persons dealing with severe and persistent mental illness. To register, call the NAMI DuPage office at (630) 752-0066, ext. 210. Class begins Sept. 2 and runs through Nov. 18. Two courses are held, at Knox Presbyterian Church, Naperville, and at NAMI DuPage in Wheaton.
Where: National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of DuPage County-NAMI -
When: 7 p.m.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free
Parent support groups
Coffee Talk parent support group is held every third Wednesday of the month. Coffee Tech focuses on augmentive communication devices and is held the first Thursday of each month. Call or check the website under announcements for more information.
Where: Community Therapy Services -
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost:
Family Fun Festival
Families can enjoy free performances and hands-on activities in the Family Fun Tent every day from June 9-Sept.3 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Regular activities include Wiggleworms at 10 a.m., reading circle at 11 a.m., and concerts at 1 p.m. The Activity Zone will feature craft projects, science, environmental and garden activities. Visit the Web site for the complete Activity Zone schedule.
Where: Family Fun Festival -
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free
Imagination Playground in a Box
This portable playground features 15 to 20 different moveable objects to encourage free collaborative play in settings kids can manipulate.
Where: Family Fun Festival -
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free
Chicago Jazz Festival
Celebrating one of the city's legendary music genre on four stages including the newest entertainment area, the Chicago Community Trust Young Lions stage which presents high school and college age jazz musicians. Noon-4 p.m. Sept. 2 in Millennium Park, noon-3 p.m. Sept. 3 at the Chicago Cultural Center, 4-9:30 p.m. Sept. 3 in Millennium Park, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. in Grant Park.
Where: Chicago Jazz Festival -
When: 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Cost: Free

Steelroots: Tobin at the Morton Arboretum
This fine-art exhibit of sculptures by Steve Tobin features 12 massive root form sculptures of steel pipe up to 40 feet high, as well as bronze sculptures of a forest floor and other pieces.
Where: Morton Arboretum -
When: Daily, April 9-Jan. 11
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free with admission

Root Art!
Explore the world of edible roots and design you own piece of art using roots in this self-guided activity. Weekdays in September in the Children's Garden.
Where: Morton Arboretum -
When: 1-4 p.m.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free with admission

National Honey Month
Celebrate National Honey Month in The Arboretum Store. Interesting honey and bee tips, facts and recipes for the Arboretum's delicious Linden honey will be available for visitors. Also, honey and bee products can be purchased. Daily in September.
Where: Morton Arboretum -
When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free with admission




