Looking for something to do this weekend? We've got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time.
Check out our picks for activities to hit and new places to explore this weekend.
Where/When: Foglia Y; 6 - 9 p.m., Friday, July 8.
Why Go?: Kids looking for a night of fun are invited to come to the Strong Kids Center while their parents enjoy a night out. There will be crafts, games and stories, and dinner will be served. Register early as space is limited. Please note that the YMCA staff cannot change diapers. Potty-trained children are preferred, but children who are not trained will be accepted under the condition that if the child needs diapering, parents will be notified and will have to return to the Y to change the diaper.
Pricing: $15 for Y members; $20 for non-members
2. Lake Zurich Heritage Farmers Market
Where/When: Lions Park; 3 - 7 p.m., Friday, July 8.
Why Go?: Shop for locally-grown, fresh fruits and vegetables along with handmade items. The market will be open rain or shine.
Pricing: Free admission
Where/When: Henry J. Paulus Park; 6:50 a.m., Sunday, July 10.
Why Go?: Take a one-loop swim, updated bike ride and run the mostly flat course during the area's premier USAT-sanctioned Olympic distance triathlon.
Pricing: $80 per individual; $140 per team
4. Emmaus House 9th Annual Rummage Sale
Where / When: St. Francis De Sales Church, Valkar Hall; 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Friday, July 8 and Saturday, July 9.
Why Go?: Shop for gently used items at the Emmaus House rummage sale. Proceeds will help in the efforts of Emmaus House to provide clothing, funds and food for families in need while trying to eliminate the social causes of poverty. Call (847) 814-0212 for more information.
Pricing: Donations vary
Where/When: Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 N. Forest Preserve Road, Wauconda; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, July 9 and 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sunday, July 10.
Why Go?: Two-day living history event in honor of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Cavalry, infantry and artillery reenactors, musicians and civilians. Large-scale battle re-enactment, activities for kids and Civil War era shopping.
Pricing: $8 for adults; $4 for children ages 4-17; free for children 3 years old and under; two-day admission is $12 per adult and $6 per child age 4 and up. Save $1 per two-day admission when tickets are purchased online. A coupon for $1 off admission is also available.
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Kids' Night Out at the Foglia Y
May 13, 2011 / June 10, 2011 / July 8, 2011 / August 12, 2011 / September 9, 2011 / October 14, 2011 at 6:00 pm–9:00 pm -
Foglia YMCA
1025 Old McHenry Road, Lake Zurich, IL -
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Through a Child's Eyes: Healthcare Superheroes
May 20, 2011 / May 23, 2011 / May 24, 2011 / May 25, 2011 / May 26, 2011 / May 27, 2011 / May 28, 2011 / May 30, 2011 / May 31, 2011 / June 1, 2011 / June 2, 2011 / June 3, 2011 / June 6, 2011 / June 7, 2011 / June 8, 2011 / June 9, 2011 / June 10, 2011 at 9:00 am–4:00 pm3333 Green Bay Rd, North Chicago, IL (Feet First Exhibition Hall at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science) -
Lions Park
81 E Main St, Lake Zurich, IL -
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Henry J. Paulus Park
200 S Rand Rd, Lake Zurich, IL -
Emmaus-House 9th Annual Rummage Sale
July 8, 2011 / July 9, 2011 at 8:00 am–1:00 pmE Il Route 22 & N Buesching Rd, Lake Zurich, IL (St. Francis deSales Church Valkar Hall) -
Love in Stockholm at Viper Alley
July 1, 2011 at 8:30 pm–10:00 pm275 Parkway Dr, Lincolnshire, IL (Viper Alley) -
St. Francis De Sales Church
33 S Buesching Rd, Lake Zurich, IL -
20th Annual Civil War Days
July 9, 2011 / July 10, 2011 at 10:00 am–5:00 pm27277 N Forest Preserve Rd, Wauconda, IL (Lake County Discovery Museum) -
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