Here are a few consignment, craft show, festival, etc. dates coming up. Please double check details as they will develop as dates get closer. This listing of area happenings is meant for informational purposes. Being included on the list does not imply endorsement. If you have an event or happening to add to the list, email us at funstufftoshare@gmail.com. Items are divided into the following categories and listed chronologically. Highlighted Events Store/On-line Sales Consignment, Rummage, etc. Sales Garden Sales Art and Craft Shows Kids/Family Events Other Events Ongoing Events Farmers and French Markets Misc. Newly added events as of 4/28/09 are listed in green. Newly added events as of 5/1/09 are listed in blue. Newly added events as of 5/5/09 are listed in red. Highlighted Events Wilton Tent Sale - it fits so many categories, but you must try to go! HUGE savings! May 29th - June 16th HOURS: Opening Day: Friday, May 29 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Weekdays: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Weekends: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. "The Wilton Tent Sale is back this year. For those of you that haven't been before it's a huge tent sale for all Wilton products and also their sister companies (they carry Martha Stewart, Emeril, Molto Mario, etc...). You can find everything from picture frames, pots/pans, baking supplies, knives, cast iron, scrapbooking, etc.... I even find stuff for Christmas presents (I know it's early but when you find great things at literally a steal you can't pass it up). If you have kids think ahead for the next year and their birthday because you can find everything from character cake pans, candles, treat bags at a fraction of the cost and they have a ton to choose from. Things change from day to day so I do usually go a few times. It's right off of I-355 [at 75th Street]." Party & Food Crafting: Find amazing deals on Wilton cake pans, beautiful wedding cake accessories, cookie and candy tools and more. Stock up on half-price cake decorating supplies and party goods from candles to baking cups. Housewares: Transform your kitchen with Copco cooking tools, tea kettles, pantryware and serving solutions! Enjoy the contemporary look and great performance of Copco products at prices too good to miss. Scrapbooking & Paper Crafting: Treasure your memories and the incredible savings you’ll find on EK Success, Jolee’s and, K&Co’s, paper crafting supplies! Find all the scrapbooking and card making supplies to spark your imagination at the tent sale: exclusive paper and album designs, dimensional and flat stickers, Herma adhesives, tools and punches, plus Zig Memory System pens and markers. Below is a link to the site if you are interested. http://www.wilton.com/about/tent-sale.cfm Store/On-line Sales Get a free kids' clothing item at H&M stores nationwide (with purchase.) expires may 10th. http://www.hm.com/static/inspiration/4019Totally_Kids09/downloads/16014701_Web_Coupon_US.PDF Britax Car Seats On Sale A lot of people have been looking for Britax car seats lately...Britax car seats on sale with free shipping (orders over $100). Marathons as low as $179+. www.albeebaby.com Consignment, Rummage, Sample etc. Sales Children's Consignment Sale May 15, 10 am - 7 pm May 16, 8 am - 2 pm 1st Congregational UCC 235 S. Kenilworth Ave, Elmhurst, IL New and gently used upscale children's summer AND fall clothing. Sizes 0-14. You will also find toys, games, books, movires, baby equipment, strollers, baby swings, homeschool items, maternity clothing, & more! For more information: www.notjuststickers.com or 630-592-4891 Brook Park Consignment Sale Saturday, October 17, 2008 Kids fall and winter clothes, costumes, videos, books, puzzles, toys, games, baby equipment, high chairs, strollers, and more! Sale 8:00am -12:00 pm For more information: www.district95.org or bpstuff4kids@sbcglobal.net Garden Sales Plant Sale Riverside Garden Club Saturday, May 9 8 am - 1 pm Historic Train Station, downtown Riverside Call Susan Lisle 708-447-7488 Plant Sale Garden Club of LaGrange Park Saturday, May 9 9 am - 12 pm Gazebo in Memorial Park, Sherwood and Oak Avenues Call Audrey, 708-354-3484 Garden Faire/Plant Sale LaGrange Garden Club Saturday, May 9 10 am - 3 pm Kiwanis Park, notheast corner of LaGrange Road and Elm Ave, LaGrange 708-354-3230 Art and Craft Shows Riverside Arts Fair - 2009 May 16 and 17 Burlington Street in downtown Riverside This year's event will feature over 60 artists. Last year's event was attended by several thousand people, so you won't want to miss the 3rd annual Arts Fair in 2009 - it promises to be the best one yet! http://www.riverside.il.us/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={5CE06EEB-FC3A-4F30-80F2-2ABDA5A67C1E}&DE={5D2E0787-3B30-4660-9463-52627A635A29} Village of LaGrange Park Craft Fair June 6 For more information: 708-205-8806 2009 Garden Faire Riverside Garden Club June 28 Artisans and vendors Kids/Family Events Garden Conservancy Open Days June 27 - North Barrington June 28 - Cook Lake County July 26 - Cook Lake County August 2 - DuPage County The Garden Conservancy believes that the best way to learn about gardens and to appreciate them, is to simply spend more time in them. Through the more than 300 gardens that will be open in 2009, they invite you to explore first-hand examples of outstanding design and horticultural practice that are growing in America’s gardens. Check out the FAQ section on the website for more information. gardenconservancy.org/opendays/ A few good resources for other events and happenings: chicagokids.com suezeiler.blogspot.com mommail.blogspot.com www.suburbmoms.com Other Events Vintage Cottage Spring Faire Saturday, May 9th 10 am - 5 pm Village Club 4221 Lawn Ave, Western Springs To benefit, Almost Home Kids. $6 admission. 708-246-2034 Hollywood House Flea Market Sunday, May 17 Corner of Washington & Hollywood Hollywood (Brookfield) 708-387-9113 www.hollywoodcitizensassociation.org/events.html Ongoing Events Newcomers and Neighbors LaGrange Area Play Group First Presbyterian Church of LaGrange (warmer weather playdates may be outside) 150 S. Ashland Ave., LaGrange Mondays 9:30 - 11 am $3 per family 708-482-0042 Little Tykes Time - Tot Open Gym Flying High Sports and Rec Center - 5400 East Ave. Countryside, IL 60525 Wednesdays and Thursdays Toddlers walking through kindergarten have a blast exploring our gymnastics facilityduring this playtime hour. Bond and have fun with your preschooler in a safe environment. Flying High provides a toddler sized inflatable, a trampoline, a loose foam pit and toddler appropriate toys to make an hour seemingly fly by! Run around and release some energy! What a great way to spend a morning. Your child will fall asleep on the way home from your special adventure together! $5 per child 708-352-3099 www.flyinghighgym.com Open Gym Gemini Gymnastics 300 Washington Ave La Grange, IL 60525 Saturdays Call for days and details. 708-352-2977 Jumpin’ Gymini All Ages, with parent The MAX (McCook Athletic & Exposition) 4750 S. Vernon Ave, McCook, IL 708-485-9900 info@max-mccook.com Mondays 9:30–11:00am Try out our fun foam equipment and waffle blocks and have your play date with us! Enjoy climbing, running, jumping and meeting new friends. Come when you want and pay when you go. Toddlers, you must accompany your parents! Fee: $3 YMCA Member/$6 Program Member or Other Attendee Punch Card Available: $20 Member/$40 Program Member (each punch card allows 7 visits with 8th visit free) Family Swim LaGrange Area YMCA Chalet Pool Bring the whole family in to spend some time in the pool having fun and staying healthy. Those under 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Must register for these Family Swim days. Space is limited so register early. Fee(per day): $5 YMCA Member Family/$10 Program Member Family or Other Attendees Fee is based on a family of four. Fee is $2 Member/$4 Program Member for each additional family member. Yoga for Baby through Adult Focus Yogo Brookfield Baby and Me Busy Baby Preschool Yoga Kids Yoga For more information go the Mom’s Day Out Greater LaGrange YMCA An affiliate of the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago 1100 E. 31st St. LaGrange Park, IL 60526 (708) 352-7600 www.greaterlagrangeymca.org/ www.ymcachgo.org Take a break, go shopping, get a manicure, or just relax! We’ll watch the kids while you recharge your mom batteries. Drop the kids off for an afternoon of fun! They’ll enjoy playtime, crafts, watch a movie and have a snack! Fee (per child): $20 YMCA Members Only Fee (each additional child): $15 Members Only Note: Child must be potty trained. Spanish / English Story Time The Brookfield Library the second Saturday of each month (call for future scheduled dates) 708-485-6917 10am all ages welcome (but mostly geared like other story times they have –kids need to sit and listen, stand and sing, sit and listen, and appreciate a craft, etc to get the most out of it) Great exposure to the language in a fun context—so far it has been structured as mostly an immersion experience—listening to the Spanish with some correlation in English. Fun for all levels of the language. Please join us to keep the interest alive for more unique and diverse programs like this!! The Brown Cow Story Time Tuesday mornings at 11am 7347 Madison Ave, Forest Park Miss Tracey is a storyteller, who comes up with wild, fun, interactive stories and is engaging to both the kids and the moms in the group. It's absolutely free, although you can get a kiddie scoop, a cone, and a cup of great coffee, all for less than $5. Ms. Tracy (and her story telling glasses) has been studying improv and acting for the past six years. She has an entertainment company for kids called Ballyhoo. She does an interactive live television show at the Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago. She also entertains children all over the city at birthday parties, schools, and daycares. Visit Ms. Tracy's website at bballyhoo.com/. The Magic Tree Bookstore Storytime 141 N. Oak Park Ave, Oak Park Wednesdays 11 am Tanya Califf, writer, mom and dramatic Magic Tree Staffer will lead preschoolers in stories, movement, song. . . whatever seems appropriate. There will be a theme every week, so check back often for this free storytime! 708.848.0770 Drive-in Movies Summer Fun not to far away http://www.rt34drivein.com/ Little Monkey Bizness of Western Springs 4700 Gilbert Ave, Ste 51 Western Springs, IL 60558 708-246-9600 westernsprings@littlemb.com Bank of America Free Museum Days If you have a Bank of America credit card, ATM card, or check, Bank of America offers free admission to over 70 museums the first weekend of each month. Chicago museums include the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago History Museum, and Museum of Contemporary Art. promotions.bankofamerica.com/museums/ Free Kids Lunch* caffe De Luca 7427 W. Madison Street, Forest Park As of 4/9/09, they arenow offering free kids lunch Wednesday - Saturday when with an adult. Lunch offers choice of PB&J, grilled cheese or Kid's Cheese Pizza and includes side of fruit and milk/soda. The owners are a nice family from Riverside. Great opportunity to get together with friends and bring the kids along. If you are in the city, their downtown location is offering the same on Mondays & Tuesdays. It’s located in the Heart of Bucktown at 1721 N. Damen amongst some fabulous retail boutiques. Farmers and French Markets
The following Markets run Spring to Fall. Look for information for the town that interests you about the run of their season.
Monday - Hinsdale 8 am - 1 pm Tuesday - LaGrange Park 8 am - 1 pm Thursday - LaGrange 7 am - 1 pm - Burr Ridge 8 am - 1 pm - Western Springs 2 pm - 7 pm (starts May 7, 2009) Saturday - Brookfield 7 am – 1 pm - North Riverside - am - Oak Park (fresh donuts! yum!) - am - Lisle (starts May 2, 2009), Downers Grove, Wheaton all in am/early pm The Farm on 31st Street between Wolf and LaGrange Road is open Monday - Saturday - approx. 9 am - 6 pm Misc. Kids Heaven in Lisle Your one stop baby/kid shop in Lisle http://kidsheaveninlisle.com/default.aspx 630-235-3506 To make a long story short my selling of my kids toys became me selling for family and friends and now even Craigslist customers. In a matter of months I went from a full time workaholic with a fortune 500 company to the full time Toy Lady or as I like to call myself the toy broker. I only advertise on Craigslist the rest of my business comes from word of mouth so if you know someone is looking for baby or kid’s toys call them up and take a field trip to good ol’ Lisle Illinois or make sure to grab an extra card from me so they can do some online looking from home. Schedule an appointment to see. Are you interested in past listings? Click Past Listings to visit expired events. Please double check details as they will develop as dates get closer. This listing of area happenings is meant for informational purposes. Being included on the list does not imply endorsement. If you have an event or happening to add to the list, email us at funstufftoshare@gmail.com. |