Like the tulips along Michigan Avenue or the cherry blossoms at Morton Arboretum, our calendar exploded with color this month. Here are our not-to-miss events, from a family kite festival to a whirlwind tour through Memorial Day celebrations.
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Like the tulips along Michigan Avenue or the cherry blossoms at Morton Arboretum, our calendar exploded with color this month. Here are our 10 not-to-miss events.
The best Chicago kite festivals for kids and families
There’s something about these breezy spring days that just begs for a kite. Fortunately, this month is packed with kite-flying events across the Chicagoland region. Here are a few to check out.
Cantigny’s resident horticulturists, Bob Carr and Chris Roberts,will lead a leisurely bike ride through the sprawling gardens,stopping to see all the telltale signs of spring. Trust us, it willbe a bloomin’ good time. Register in advance atCantigny.org
or (630) 260-8162.For families with kids 8 and up. Free with
$5 parking fee.
Cantigny’s resident horticulturists, Bob Carr and Chris Roberts, will lead a leisurely bike ride, with stops at different areas of the gardens. Register in advance at Cantigny.org or (630) 260-8162. July 9, Aug. 13.
Chicago Cinco de Mayo Festival
Community celebration in the Little Village neighborhoodfeatures food, live music, arts & crafts and activities forkids and families.
Kids are invited to explore more than 30 full-sized vehicles such as fire engines, dump trucks, semis and tractors. The festivities will also include food, sweet treats, music, face painting and rides on a child-sized train with all proceeds benefiting Kohl Childrens Museum.
Experience historic downtown Long Grove and delight in a weekend of irrestistable chocolate treats. Sample food and dance to music.
PianoForte Family Series: Animal Music
Brenda Huang and her students discuss and play examples ofanimals in piano music. Includes performance and discussion aboutdifferent topics related to the piano and piano performance.Followed by a milk-and-cookies reception.
Learn about the Queen bee and all of her daughters, then dress in a bee suit to get a safe, up-close look inside the hives. Everyone will get a Heller Honey stick to enjoy. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult. All participants must wear closed shoes and tall socks to visit the hives. Register online.
