Big Run Wolf Ranch 14857 Farrell Road, Lockport (815) 588-0044 www.bigrunwolfranch.org
Family Day Open House 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 22. Enjoy wildlife lectures, visits with the animals and tours. $3.
Bird Haven Greenhouse 225 N. Gougar Road, Joliet (815) 741-7278 ext. 106 www.jolietpark.org
Green Man Super Hero Day 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 5. Kids 3-10 learn ways to recycle items into unique projects. Registration required. $7.
Bolingbrook Park District 200 S. Lindsey Lane (630) 739-1700 www.bolingbrookparks.org
Summer's Last Blast noon-dusk Aug. 29. Held at Pelican Harbor. Featuring swimming, games, music, inflatables, fishing derby, 5K run, car show and entertainment. $1, free for Pelican Pass holders and aquatic members.
The Children's Farm at The Center 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park (708) 361-3650 www.thecenterpalos.org
Children's Farm Family Visit 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in August. Featuring pony rides and animal visits. $4.50 per person, free kids under 2.
Downtown Joliet City Center on Chicago Street (815) 774-6066 www.jolietdowntown.com/fest-events/Kids-fest.htm
KidzFest 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 1. Featuring entertainment, interactive educational activities, food and crafts. Visit Web site for schedule. Free.
Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center 2453 Vollmer Road, Olympia Fields (708) 481-2330 www.ironsoaks.com
Bubbology 1:30-2:30 p.m. Aug. 7. Make bubble art and a bubble wand and get a chance to be in a bubble. Kids 2-10. Registration required. $10.50, $7 resident.
Joliet Area Historical Museum 204 N. Ottawa St., Joliet (815) 723-5201 www.jolietmuseum.org
The Soaring Achievements of John C. Houbolt Exhibit Aug. 1-31. Featuring interactive panels, audio-visuals and narratives to tell the story of the Apollo mission, the moon landing and Houbolt's vision. There is also a Lunar Lander simulator. Exhibit is included in museum admission fee.
Joliet Park District. Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park 201 W. Jefferson (815) 724-3760 www.bicentennialpark.org
Concerts on the Hill 6:30 p.m. Aug. 27. Enjoy an outdoor concert and $1 hot dogs along with other concessions. Visit Web site for details. Free admission and parking.
Kankakee River State Park 5314 W. Route 102, Bourbonnais (815) 933-1383 www.dnr.state.il.us
Guided Hike 10 a.m. Aug. 1. Walk lasts about one and a half hours. Meet at Visitor Center. Free. Blast from the Past 1 p.m. Aug. 22. Examine artifacts and fossils to discover the history of the area. Free.
Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens 7402 Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights (708) 361-1873 www.lakekatherine.org
Family Star Gazing 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29. Featuring guest astronomer Joseph Mayer. Program includes astronomy project and outdoor viewing. Donations requested.
MainStreet Plainfield Lockport Street (815) 436-5510 www.mainstreetplainfield.org Tuesday Night Cruise Nights 5-9 p.m. in August. See antique, classic and vintage cars. Free. Pilcher Park Nature Center 2501 Highland Park Drive, Joliet (815) 741-7277 www.jolietpark.org
Bat Detectives 8-9:30 p.m. Aug. 13. Learn about bats and then go on a night hike. Wear long sleeves, pants and bug repellent. Registration required. $6.
Plainfield Park District, Renwick Community Park Renwick Road just west of Route 59 (815) 436-8812 www.plainfieldparkdistrict.com
Family Fun Day 1-4 p.m. Aug. 9. Held at Ottawa Street Pool, 23820 W. Ottawa. Featuring games and dive contests. $3, free to season pass holders.
Sand Ridge Nature Center 15890 Paxton Ave., South Holland (708) 868-0606 www.fpdcc.com
Wee Wonders-Animal Oddities 1:30 p.m. Aug. 13. Kids 3-4 can learn about different animals. Registration required. Free.
Thorn Creek Nature Center 247 Monee Road, Park Forest (708) 747-6320 www.villageofparkforest.com
Moonlight on the Lake Night Hike 7-9 p.m. Aug. 6. Meet at Pine Lake for a leisurely night hike. Registration required. $5.
Tinley Park Park District McCarthy Park, 16801 S. 80th Ave. (708) 342-4200 www.tinleyparkdistrict.org
Wizard of Oz Sing-along dusk Aug. 6. Enjoy the tale and participate in activities including trivia contest and costume contest. Free. Zoom-Jet Pilot 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Aug. 12. Kids 4-6 can make planes and helicopters and experiment with air pressure. Registration required. $18, $12 resident.
Village of Alsip
Kostner Avenue from 119th to 122nd streets
(708) 385-6902 ext. 317
Alsip Street Fair 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Aug. 2. Featuring live entertainment, music, pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, rock climbing wall, games and food. Visit Web site for detailed schedule. Free admission.
Village of Tinley Park 16250 S. Oak Park Ave. (708) 444-5000 www.tinleypark.org
Movies in the Plaza Aug. 8, "Hotel for Dogs." Pre-show entertainment begins at 7 p.m.; movie starts at dusk. Free.
Village of Orland Park 14700 S. Ravinia Ave. (708) 403-6145 www.orland-park.il.us
Movies at the Center at dusk Aug. 6 and 20. Visit Web site for movie. Held at the Cultural Center. Free.
Worth Park District 11500 S. Beloit (708) 448-7080 www.worthparkdistrict.org
National Night Out/Touch A Truck 5-7 p.m. Aug. 4. Kids can see and touch police cars, fire trucks and large construction equipment. Free. Movie in the Park 8 p.m. Aug. 13. Call or visit Web site for movie selection. Held at Gale Moore Park. Free.
