A longstanding tradition continues with River Forest’s 92nd Annual Memorial Day Parade, 10 a.m. May 29 from Constitution Park, Greenfield St. and Franklin Ave., to Keystone Park, Lake St. and Keystone Ave.
“It’s the biggest event in the community for the year,” said Michael J. Sletten, executive director of the River Forest Park District. “It draws thousands of residents. We have a lot of entertainment. We have about 70 entries that will include four bands.” Some of the marchers will be handing out candy and promotional items to the parade-watchers.
The event concludes with a memorial service. The River Forest Service Club, a cosponsor of the event with the Park District, River Forest Parks Foundation and the Village of River Forest, chooses River Forest military people to honor. This year, they are saluting 22 active members of the armed services and three individuals who retired from the military.
Afterwards, all the attendees will be treated to a hotdog lunch.
For details, call 708-366-6660 or see rfparks.com.
Active listening
Children ages six months to six years will be in constant motion at My Gym Enrichment Storytime, 10:15-11 a.m. May 31 in the Storytime Room at Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St. Miss Cara from My Gym will lead this active session. Registration is required.
For details, call 708-452-3420 or see oppl.org.
Good-natured
Help your kids form an early connection with the natural world at Nature Story Time, 10:30 a.m. June 1 at Trailside Museum of Natural History, 738 Thatcher Ave., River Forest. You and your children, ages 3-6, will hear nature-inspired stories. There will also be a craft project and a snack at this free event.
For details, call 800-870-3666 or see fpdcc.com.
Get in the swim
Join the Opening Day Celebration for the Pool on Pacific, noon-6 p.m. May 27 at 9715 Pacific Ave, Franklin Park. There will be music, popcorn, raffles and prizes, in addition to swimming. Daily admission fee or season pass is required.
For details, call 847-928-8480 or see www.fpparks.org.
Outside chance
An Elmwood Park Public Library program moves outdoors to Central Park, Fullerton and 75th avenues, for a Park Adventure, 11-11:45 a.m. May 30. Kids ages 2-5 will hear stories, sing songs, do movement activities and dance. There will also be open play time. You must attend this drop-in event with your child.
For details, call 708-395-1237 or see www.elmwoodparklibrary.org
