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Saturday, October 06, 2012
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Muscle on Main| Morton |
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The contest consists of 6 weightlifting/strength elements: Atlas Stones, Hummer Tire Deadlift, Fridge Carry, Log Press, Farmers Walk and Harness Truck Pull.
Where: Morton Strongman Competition: Muscle on Main
When: 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free
Star Wars Reads Day| Naperville |
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A national event that celebrates reading and
Star Wars. Features games,
trivia, prizes, and more, and a select handful will have author
signings and/or visits from the costumed characters. Special guest
is author Jeffrey Brown, who wrote "Darth Vader and Son."
Where: Anderson's Bookshop-Naperville
When: 2 p.m.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free
Meet Children's Science Writer Debbie S. Miller| Winnetka |
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Award-winning science writer Debbie S. Miller, talks to kids about biology, paleontology, climate change, and the wonders of the natural world.
Where: The Book Stall at Chestnut Court
When: 2-3 p.m.
Ages: Elementary
Cost: Free
Michaelmas Festival| Wauconda |
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Event features children's activities including pony rides, tie-dying t-shirts, blacksmith demonstration, games of skill and valor, puppet show, and storytelling. Treat yourself to homemade soup, bread and dessert. Enjoy live music and home-baked treats.
Where: Water's Edge Waldorf School
When: 1-5 p.m.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free; small charge for food and some activities.
Lincoln Elementary School Fall Resale| Wheaton |
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Gently used children's clothing and toy resale.
Where: Lincoln Elementary School
When: 6-9 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free
Star Wars Reads Day| West Dundee |
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A national event that celebrates reading and
Star Wars. Features games,
trivia, prizes, and more, and a select handful will have author
signings and/or visits from the costumed characters. Special guest
is Dave Dorman, who has done art for comic books and trading cards.
Takes place at Barnes & Noble.
Where: Spring Hill Mall
When: 2 p.m.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free
















