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Children’s Area

The Children’s Area is a place dedicated for kind to partake in fun activities like watching the All American Lumberjack Show, face painting, magic shows and art activities. Children’s Area Hours of Operation

  • June 29 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
  • June 30 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
  • July 1 11:00 am – 7:00 pm

Friday, June 29

Event Time Event Description
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Picnic games, temporary tattoos, coloring, crafts
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Right Pick Guitar Lessons and Guitar Information
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Moon Jump, Inc. (Obstacle courses and bounce house inflatables)
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Princess and Pirate Parties – (dress up and activities) by Ruth Princess
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Ooo La La! Parties by Mary Ann Spidalette and Ann Sobczak – Hair Wrapping
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm All American Lumberjack Show
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Magic by Randy
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm All American Lumberjack Show
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm The Right Pick Music/Guitar Demonstration

Saturday, June 30

Event Time Event Description
11:00 am – 7:00 pm Picnic games, temporary tattoos, coloring, crafts
11:00 am – 7:00 pm The Right Pick Guitar Lessons and Guitar Information
11:00 am – 7:00 pm Moon Jump, Inc. (Obstacle courses and bounce house inflatables)
11:00 am – 7:00 pm The Art Room  (paint art projects for a nominal fee)
11:00 am – 7:00 pm Sweet & Sassy, Girls makeovers (Free)
11:00 am – 7:00 pm Learn about Reptiles and Amphibians LIVE with the Frog Lady
11:00 am – 7:00 pm Wonder Works Children’s Museum, (design your own frisbee)
11:00 am – 7:00 pm Shedd Aquarium Interactive Kid Area
11:00 am – 7:00 pm Princess and Pirate Parties – (dress up and activities) by Ruth Princess
11:00 am – 7:00 pm Brookfield Zoo, (Learn about animals and win tickets to the zoo!)
11:00 am – 7:00 pm Ooo La La! Parties by Mary Ann Spidalette and Ann Sobczak – fingernail painting
11:00 am – 2:00 pm Mr. Pin from Lucky Strike Lanes
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Making Faces Chicago, (face painting)
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm All American Lumberjack Show
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm Reptiles and Amphibians LIVE with the Frog Lady
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm The Science of Magic by Magic by Randy
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm All American Lumberjack Show
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm The Wonder-filled World of Puppets Show with Marilyn Price
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Radio Disney Road Crew powered by Meijer!
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm All American Lumberjack Show
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Elite Rhythmic Gymnasts and Dancers
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm Reptiles and Amphibians LIVE with the Frog Lady
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm All American Lumberjack Show

Sunday, July 1

Event Time Event Description
11:00 am – 7:00 pm Picnic games, temporary tattoos, coloring, crafts
11:00 am – 7:00 pm The Right Pick Guitar Lessons and Guitar Information
11:00 am – 7:00 pm Moon Jump, Inc. (Obstacle courses and bounce house inflatables)
11:00 am – 7:00 pm The Art Room  (paint art projects for a nominal fee)
11:00 am – 7:00 pm Sweet & Sassy, Girls makeovers (Free)
11:00 am – 7:00 pm Shedd Aquarium Interactive Kid Area
11:00 am – 7:00 pm Learn about Reptiles and Amphibians LIVE with the Frog Lady
11:00 am – 7:00 pm Princess and Pirate Parties, (dress up and activities) by Ruth Princess
11:00 am – 7:00 pm Brookfield Zoo, (Learn about animals and win tickets to the zoo!)
11:00 am – 2:00 pm Mr. Pin from Lucky Strike Lanes
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm All American Lumberjack Show
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm Reptiles and Amphibians LIVE with the Frog Lady
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Making Faces Chicago, (face painting)
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Magic by Randy
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm All American Lumberjack Show
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Legacy Dance Ensemble
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm All American Lumberjack Show
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Juggling Funny Stories
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm Reptiles and Amphibians LIVE with the Frog Lady
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm All American Lumberjack Show

Entertainers

All American Lumberjack Show Lumberjacks… They opened the land to farms and cities, help build America and became the legends of the forest. The tales of there feats are as big as a pine tree and lumberjacks always claimed to be the best. The legend lives on in the All American Lumberjack Show… two teams, ten exciting lumberjack events, 10,000 gallons of water and everyone comes out a winner. Get ready to compete… we just may need ya. http://www.lumberjackshows.net/

 

 

B Gunther and Company, Inc. Special thanks to B Gunther and Company, Inc. who will again be providing the balloons for the Children’s Area. http://www.bgunther.com

 

 

 

Brookfield Zoo (Chicago Zoological Society) The mission of the Chicago Zoological Society is to inspire conservation leadership by connecting people with wildlife and nature.Since the opening of Brookfield Zoo in 1934, the Society has had an international reputation for taking a cutting-edge role in animal care and conservation of the natural world. Among its historical firsts are indoor multispecies exhibits, zoo nutrition residencies, methods for animal husbandry, and medical care that includes successful brain surgery for a gorilla. http://www.brookfieldzoo.org

 

Chris Fascione: Juggling Funny Stories! You’ll be laughing out loud as nationally-known family entertainer Chris Fascione brings children’s stories to life with his high-spirited and innovative performances.  Full of energy, humor and imagination, Chris creates colorful characters through his unique combination of acting, storytelling, comedy, and juggling.  A Storytelling World Award winner, Chris brings out the kid in everyone, as adults and children alike have fun participating in the show. http://www.jugglingfunnystories.com

 

 

Dion Riccardo’s Victory Martial Arts Academy. Since 1996, Dion Riccardo’s Victory Martial Arts Academy has been providing martial arts instruction,lessons and classes in the Forest Park and Oak Park area. In addition we have included Martial Arts Classes in the Orland Park, Tinley Park, Lisle, Oswego and Chicago area as well. http://www.go4martialarts.com

 

 

 

Elite Sports Complex Elite Sports Complex is a not-for-profit organization offering recreational and competitive programs in Rhythmic Gymnastics, Boys & Girls Artistic Gymnastics, Trampoline & Tumbling, and Dance.  Elite is also home of Sokol Chicagoland, a not-for-profit educational and cultural organization offering recreational gymnastics classes. http://www.elitesportscomplex.com

 

FrogLady Presentations FrogLady Presentations offers a wide variety of quality nature programs for kids and adults of all ages in the greater Chicago-land area. All presentations are led by Deb Krohn, a.k.a. the FrogLady, an award-winning professional naturalist who is passionate of all things wild and loves to pass it on to those attending her programs. All programs are designed to be fun, educational and tailored to fit your group or event. FrogLady Presentations are perfect for schools, birthday parties, libraries, park districts, fairs, festivals, scouts, youth groups and more. To learn more about the FrogLady please give us a call or visit us online today. http://www.thefroglady.com

 

Legacy Dance Studio Stop by for information on a free trial dance class. Ages 2- Adult and all ability levels. Classes include Tiny Dancers, Zumba, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, Lyrical, Ballet, Ballroom, Tumbling, Pilates and Musical Theater. http://www.legacydancing.com

 

Lucky Strike / Mr. Pin Mr. Pin and one Lucky Strike representative will be at the Children’s Tent at the Lisle Eyes to the Skies event on Sat 7/2 from 11am-2pm and Sun 7/3 from 11am-2pm. Stop by and see Mr. Pin.

 

Magic By Randy – Randall Berstein For Chicagoland’s best in magical entertainment, Magic by Randy is your one-stop source for fun, interactive entertainment. From corporate board rooms to trade shows to birthday parties, Randy Bernstein has performed his unique style of magic-comedy for corporate clients and employees at some of Chicago’s most prominent companies and trade shows, as well as at area park districts, schools, libraries, and private events and parties. Kids, teachers, and parents all love Randy’s funny, high-energy shows that can be tailored for audiences of all ages. For a school assembly that makes kids laugh and delivers positive messages, Randy is second to none. Or make your boy or girl’s next birthday celebration a magical and memorable one with balloon animals or a special themed party — Randy’s got you covered! Randy’s careful attention to each client’s requests ensures a customized show for every event, big or small. Whatever your need — from corporate magic shows to fundraising events and birthday parties — Magic by Randy is sure to leave a lasting impression. http://www.magicbyrandy.com

 

Making Faces Chicago – Margi Kanter I am an artist, poet, yoga instructor and the proud owner of Making Faces Chicago. I have been creating unique face and body art for private, corporate, and civic events for the past 10 years. I am as comfortable at a child’s birthday party as I am at a formal corporate event or bustling outdoor festival. I am an instructor at The Face and Body Art International Convention held in Orlando Florida every May. I teach my cartooning expertise within the class room. I would love to create some incredible memories for you at your next event. You can reach me at 708-558-5185. To see more of my unique face and body art Please feel free to visit my website at http://www.makingfaceschicago.com

 

Marilyn Price Marilyn Price weaves a finely – crafted performance filled with storytelling, puppetry and wisdom. From traditional folktales to original works, Marilyn captivates audiences of all ages. Her stories are carefully selected, and told with irresistible wit and detail deserving of the story and the audience. Combining entertainment with some of life’s most treasured values, this nationally–acclaimed storyteller, educator and puppeteer inspires her audiences to open their minds and their hearts. http://www.marilynprice.com

 

Moon Jump, Inc. Some of you may notice that many companies refer to their inflatable rides as Moon Jumps. We take pride in knowing that we invented that name. We have since grown some but have not lost site that we are still a small family owned business and will continue to treat you with respect, give you the personal service you deserve and obviously just as important, continue to keep the rental prices affordable. http://www.moonjump.net

 

Ooo La La! Parties. Accessories. Gifts. Located in downtown Hinsdale, we offer the ultimate party experience. Spa, Scrapbook, Glam, Craft, Dance and Dress-up Parties are available in our store or in your home. We take care of every single detail so you can relax and enjoy the party. http://www.ooolalaparties.com

 

Game Pazzo. The ultimate gaming experience. We are the first and only local gaming area where you are able to play: Nintendo Wii, PS3, Xbox 360, Rock Band, Guitar Hero, etc. for hours and hours. Want to buy, sell, or trade in your games? We do that too. We also offer “New Release Parties” where you can play select games before they are even released to the general public. http://gamepazzo.com/

 

Princess and Pirate Parties offers over 15 themes for children of all ages. We bring imagination alive to your home and party.  #1 theme is Princess & Knights.  Also, Pirates & Pixies.  Themes include ”Story” “Dress-up for boys & girls” “Theme Games & Activities” and “Treasure Hunt.” Keeping with the theme of Eyes to the Skies, your Fairy Godmother will use her magic and take a picture of your child flying as a Fairy Princess or Super Hero. Have a Royal family picture taken or play Pin the Horn on the Unicorn. http://www.princessandpirate.com

 

 

Radio Disney Check out the Radio Disney Road Crew powered by Meijer!  Join us for rockin’ music, dancing and awesome prizes on Saturday, July 2nd from 3-4pm http://www.radio.disney.go.com

 

 

Robert Crown Centers for Health Education. At the Robert Crown Center for Health Education (RCC), our mission is to lead, educate and motivate your kids toward healthy, happy and safe lives. As the nation’s very first health education center, RCC has been a leader and innovator in the field for half a century. More than 5 million students have learned from our science-based programs about healthy eating, puberty, human reproduction, tobacco, and alcohol and drug abuse prevention. We reach more than 80,000 young people from eight counties annually. Our vast experience and knowledge makes us the premier health education resource center in the nation. http://www.robertcrown.org

 

RobotCity Workshop. A headquarters for lifetime tinkerers and robot fanatics of all ages. In addition to selling a variety of kits, components, hardware, and other fun robot things in our store, we also offer educational workshops and camps that will start you on your way to building a robot army – whether you’ve never picked up a screwdriver before or are looking to pick up skills in soldering or microcontroller programming. Our interactive tables allow children to experiment, learn about basic electronics and gears, and play with some of the robots that they can build in our shop. Come learn to build your own friends with us! http://www.robotcityworkshop.com

 

Sweet & Sassy Sweet & Sassy is the ultimate salon, spa, and party place for girls ages 4 to 12. With a fashion runway, boutique-style retail, pink party limo, and seven incredible party packages; Sweet & Sassy is the birthday party destination and pampering headquarters for the next generation of Chicago girls! Visit us at our two Chicagoland locations in Lincoln Park and Oak Brook! http://www.sweetandsassy.com

 

Shedd Auqarium Play, laugh and pretend with Shedd Aquarium! Stop by Shedd’s interactive kid station to learn about the fascinating world of sea jellies and find out what it’s like to waddle like a penguin, feed a beluga whale and more! http://www.sheddaquarium.org

 

 

The Art Room Everyone has a creative potential. Here at Art Room, you can freely unleash your talent. Art Room provides the comprehensive fine art training for everyone from K to adult. Our program can improve children and adults’ understanding of the principle of the fine art through drawing and painting. Children and adults can unleash their inner creativity through visual self expression. Art Room fulfills one’s heart, enrich one’s life, and defines who one is through artistic expression. http://www.artroominc.com

 

The Right Pick Guitar Lessons We all know that Music is fun, important and something to be enjoyed. Learning music takes dedication and a special connection between the instructor and student for the student really excel. I want to show you that I am not your typical guitar instructor. I think you will find me to be an encouraging and approachable individual, I really want you to succeed at guitar and have fun while you do it! I want you to have those AH! HA! moments—those moments of clarity that come when you achieve the next level of “Guitar Zen.” Best of all, if you are in the greater Naperville/Lisle, IL area, I come directly to you — saving you time and hassle. Please check out my site http://therightpickguitarlessons.com and may I suggest to first check out my introductory video? You can get a glimpse of who I am, and then explore the rest of the site! To get an even better idea of who I am, please come by our booth at the Lisle Eyes to the Skies Children’s area! I look forward to seeing you there! http://www.therightpickguitarlessons.com

 

Wonder Works Children’s Museum Wonder Works is a child-sized world designed to stimulate the unique and natural learning abilities of young children, encouraging them to explore freely and use their imaginations to discover and learn with each visit. With five permanent exhibits, as well as numerous special programs and classes, we provide a wide array of play experiences based on proven early childhood education standards. Measuring 6,400 square feet, the museums size and accessible exhibits are designed for use by children from birth to age eight years of age. It’s within easy reach of public transportation and close to several major expressways, providing quick and easy access to families and groups from Chicago and all surrounding suburbs. Special care has been taken to make Wonder Works a favorite destination for children with special needs. http://www.wonder-works.org

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