Arts & Entertainment
Hot Wheels Races, Silent Libraries and Comic Conventions: Grab & Go Kids Planner
Looking for something to keep your kids busy? Look no further, as we've got great local and regional events.
Welcome to our new Grab & Go Kids Planner.
We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.
Each week, we'll give you five family activities or events for the week.
Find out what's happening in Tinley Parkwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.
Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you.
Find out what's happening in Tinley Parkwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
, Tinley Park
Where/When: 3:30 to 7 p.m. Friday at the , 8125 171st St, Tinley Park
Why go: A competition among children 2 to 8 for the fastest Hot Wheels or Matchbox car? Yes.
Pricing: $10 for residents, $15 for non-residents
, Tinley Park
Where/When: 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at the , 7851 Timber Dr, Tinley Park
Why go: Compete in team relays and other fun competitions in the library's rendition of MTV's popular game show.
Pricing: Free, registration required
, Orland Park
Where/When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the , 14750 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park
Why Go: There will be more than 20 local comic artists, writers and publishers as well as more than 15 local comic book sellers and comic shops on hand.
Pricing: $2
, Oak Forest
Where/When: 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at , 6119 147th St., Oak Forest
Why go: Irish entertainment and a hot food buffet that includes a choice of soups, salad bar, two meat entrees, pasta, vegetables, potatoes, dessert, tea and coffee. A cash bar also is available.
Pricing: $16 for adults, $9 for children 12 and under
, Homewood
Where/When: Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at , 2010 Chestnut Road, Homewood.
Why Go: Celebrate the 1950s, enjoy live music from Fast Eddie and the Corvettes, demonstrations from dessert chefs, sample wares from local and national confectioners, play Bingo Stroll and take trolley rides. There’s also a chocolate recipe bake-off.
Pricing: Can't beat free
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