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4th of July Star Spangled Celebration

July 04, 2016 - July 05, 2016 @ 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Childrens Museum in Oak Lawn

Description

Family activities (11 a.m.-3 p.m.) include concessions, DJ, a treasure hunt, obstacle course, kids' tattoos, watermelon-eating contest, carnival games, tricycle car wash, inflatables, bingo, crafts, magician and more. Evening entertainment is held at the football field at Richards High School (106th Street and Central Avenue). Gates open at 6 p.m.; GAC Entertainment provides music at 8:15 p.m. followed by a fireworks display.

Event Cost: $5 kids 3 and up

Price Category: $

Event times: 11 a.m.

Additional Information

Neighborhood: South Suburbs

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