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{Get Your Tickets} Magic Waters Water Park

May 20, 2013 By Betsie Leave a Comment

Magic Waters, one of the largest water parks in Illinois, opens for the season June 8 – and with the hot weather we had this past weekend, I can’t wait to do some swimming this summer!

Magic Waters is located near Rockford, and features a wave pool, lazy river, water coaster, and a bunch of awesome-looking water slides. I’m sure my kids will enjoy exploring Tiki Island, and when it’s time for lunch we can grab some food at Ocho’s Cantina. Sounds like a great way to spend a summer day!

Magic Waters has a few special offers going on this summer:

$12 Buck Bargain Days: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during the 2013 season all admissions are just $12!

Friday Family Fun Nights: The Radio Disney Road Crew will provide entertainment, and if you come after 4 admission is just $12.99 on Fridays from June 14 through August 16.

Meet & Greet: On Sunday, July 14, Disney band IM5 will be at the park for a Meet and Greet.

Head to the Magic Waters website to check out all the fun they offer and to buy tickets before you go. Season passes are also available. Enjoy! :o)

This is an exclusive offer brought to you by WindyCityKidsGuide!

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{Summer Concerts 2013} Itasca

May 15, 2013 By Betsie Leave a Comment

Itasca holds a Family Concert Series during the summer, with shows on 2^nd and 4^th Wednesdays beginning June 12. Concerts are held from 7-8:30pm at Usher Park. Don’t forget to bring lawn chairs or a blanket to sit on, and feel free to bring a picnic – maybe even some wine. And be sure to stop by Delia’s for some delicious ice cream!

· 28 Days (current music cover band)

Wednesday, June 12, 7-8:30 pm

· New Odyssey (wide variety cover band)

Wednesday, June 26, 7-8:30 pm

· Tropixplosian (caribbean/reggae)

Wednesday, July 10, 7-8:30 pm

· Shindig (60’s oldies)

Wednesday, July 24, 7-8:30 pm

· Hillbilly Rockstarz (country)

Wednesday, August 7, 7-8:30 pm

For more information about concerts in Itasca, call (630) 773-0835. As always, details may have changed since posting – you can double check with the Village of Itasca before you go to avoid potential disappointment!

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Happy Mother’s Day!

May 12, 2013 By Betsie Leave a Comment

Hope you all have a great day with your little monsters! :o)

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{Summer Concerts 2013} Elk Grove Village

May 9, 2013 By Betsie Leave a Comment

Elk Grove Village hosts a wide variety of concerts during the summer. Some are held on the Village Green (indicated below as VG), between the library and the municipal building. This is right near one of Elk Grove’s splash pads, so you might want to bring a change of clothes and towels! Other concerts are held at the Pavilion Gazebo (indicated below as PG), near Pirate’s Cove. For both types of concerts you’ll want to bring a blanket or chair and get there early, as space fills up! If you happen to come to one of the Pavilion Gazebo concerts you will more than likely see us – come say hi if you do! :o)

· Jose Valdes & the Mambo All Stars (VG)

Sunday, June 9, 12:00-2:00 pm

· Guitarra Azul (VG)

Sunday, June 9, 3:30-5:30 pm

· Switch Time Jazz (PG)

Sunday, June 30, 6:00-7:30 pm

· Mr. Myers – Caribbean Rock (PG)

Sunday, July 7, 6:00-7:30 pm

· Blood Sweat & Tears (VG)

Tuesday, July 9, 7:00-10:00 pm

· Jeanie B! & the Jelly Beans (PG)

Sunday, July 14, 6:00-7:30 pm

· Fran Cosmo, former lead singer of Boston (VG)

Tuesday, July 16, 7:00-10:00 pm

· R-Gang – R&B (PG)

Sunday, July 21, 6:00-7:30 pm

· Daryl Stuermer of Genesis (VG)

Tuesday, July 23, 7:00-10:00 pm

· Three Dog Night (VG)

Tuesday, July 30, 7:00-10:00 pm

I’m honestly not sure if this list is complete or not, so I will add to it if I see more concerts scheduled – especially the ones at the Gazebo; this list looks light in comparison to past years. Since this schedule was much harder to come by than other local towns’ info I’m slightly nervous about the accuracy of what I found, so PLEASE double check details before you go with either the Elk Grove Park District (for the Gazebo concerts) or the Village (for the Village Green concerts). The park district can be reached at (847) 437-9494 and the Village’s number is (847) 439-3900.

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PLANES Coloring & Connect the Dots Sheets

May 7, 2013 By Betsie Leave a Comment

As many of you know I have a completely irrational fear of flying, but on August 9 I don’t think I have anything to be scared about with these PLANES! Click the image below for some fun coloring and connect the dots sheets to print out and enjoy. And if you’re in the area and are not a crazy person about aviation like I am, check out my friend Jon’s blog, Midwest Flight Lines, for a comprehensive calendar of various flying-related events relatively close to the Chicago region!