It’s time to Rock the Block! The Village of Lake Zurich’s 4th annual downtown block party, an all-ages street dance, is 5-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 on Main Street.
“The front half of the event, from 5-7 p.m., we have some family friendly activities,” said recreation manager Bonnie Caputo. “We have a face painter, a balloon artist, some moon bounces and family-friendly food.”
There will be live music throughout the evening, for listening or dancing, at Old Rand Road and Main Street. Three bands are scheduled to perform, starting with Rockstar Rodeo, a country band. They will be followed by Hello Weekend, performing today’s hits, and 7th Heaven, which has been ranked No. 1 on the Midwest Billboard Charts three times in the past three years.
There’s no charge for attending the event but, in order to get raffle tickets, you must bring five nonperishable food items for the Vincent de Paul Food Pantry.
For details, call (847) 438-5146 or go to lakezurich.org.
Sports sampler
You and your kids can try gymnastics, basketball, dodgeball, soccer, T-ball, softball and batting cages during the Schaumburg Park District’s Sport Center Family Fun Night, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16 at 1141 W. Irving Park Road. Preschoolers can ride toys in a tot-lot. The event is free for residents; $8 per family for nonresidents. Registration is required.
For details, call (847) 891-1266 or go to www.parkfun.com.
Caped crusaders convene
Cosplay is welcome on Batman Day, 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Deer Park Town Center Barnes and Noble, 20600 N. Rand Road. There will be activities, trivia, coloring and more dedicated to the Dark Knight.
For details, call (847) 438-7444 or go to www.barnesandnoble.com.
Arrrrr they ready?
The proper attire is required for Talk Like a Pirate Day. Your children can be prepared by making a pirate hat at Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich, anytime Monday, Sept. 19. Kids who come dressed like a pirate that day can pick a prize from a treasure chest.
For details, call (847) 438-3433 or go to eapl.org.
Observe art
All ages are invited to watch artists as they work while walking along scenic trails at Art in Nature, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18 at Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills. Visitors can vote on their favorite artist. Children will be able to sculpt with clay, paint or draw. The event is free but food will be sold.
For details, call (847) 381-6592 or go to fpdcc.com
