Country sensation Morgan Wallen is coming to Chicago for two shows as part of his “One Night At A Time World Tour.” The concerts will take place at Wrigley Field on Thursday and Friday, June 22 and 23, and will feature performances by Parker McCollum, and Ernest and Bailey Zimmerman. Ticket are available here.
Centennial Beach Located just a few blocks west of Naperville’s vibrant downtown area, Centennial Beach is the Naperville Park District’s unique, outdoor aquatic facility. Those walking along the Riverwalk west of Mill Street can catch a glimpse of the Beach layout, which features nearly two acres of water to explore, a sandy beach, and four acres of lawn for seating. Favorite Beach amenities include a zero-depth entry with water play features, a large deep end, lap lanes, diving boards, a shallow-end slide, Adirondack chairs, colorful umbrellas and large trees for shade, and Centennial Grill with picnic tables nearby. Centennial…
(Photo credit: Karen Miller) The Fabulous Fox Water Trail joins a distinctive network of recreational water trails throughout the U.S. with a national designation. The designation was established through the National Trails System Act of 1968 to make it Federal policy to recognize and promote and increase access to outdoor recreation. The Fabulous Fox Water Trail is an existing trail that runs from the headwaters in Waukesha County, Wisconsin to the southern border of Kendall County, Illinois. At 158 miles and with over 70 access points, the water trail offers paddlers the opportunity to enjoy, as well as explore vibrant…
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For those looking for a lakeside escape this summer, look no further than Lake Lawn Resort in Delavan, Wisconsin. The resort is launching their wide range of seasonal activities and watersports geared towards active adults, families, and groups. “Summer is going to be filled with lakeside activities, great golf, and exceptional food and beverage, with beautiful Delavan Lake as the backdrop,” said Dave Sekeres, general manager of Lake Lawn Resort. “Guests can rent a private pontoon, speed boat, or enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Lake Lawn Queen and Princess tour boats. They can eat breakfast overlooking Delavan Lake, relax…
The Fox Valley can get mighty hot in the summer. But the good news is that there are countless opportunities to cool off at the area’s beaches, pools and waterparks. We begin our series of profiles with the Fox Valley Park District’s Splash Country Water Park and Phillips Park. Splish, splash, slide and spray all summer long at the Fox Valley Park District’s outdoor aquatic facilities, where you control your pace of play. Both parks feature speedy slides full of twists, turns and tunnels; zero-depth pools and sandy play areas for the younger kiddos; and plenty of shaded zones to…
Welcome to our latest edition of Fox Valley Magazine’s 4 FOR THE WEEKEND where we remain unindicted…for now. So let’s get to it, starting with….. Keep On Truckin’ We’re not really sure when the whole food truck craze began in earnest. For us, the first time we even heard about such things was when we saw a movie about a hot-shot chef in LA who got fired and began his rebound by opening a humble food truck. We can’t remember the name of the movie. But you know it, we’re sure you do. Regardless, the craze is in full tilt,…
The Kane County Fair celebrates 154 years of traditional summer family fun and 4-H on Wednesday, July 12 through Sunday, July 16, 2023 at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles. It’s a big, fun-fair, with a small-town feel, filled with grandstand events, popular live bands, unlimited carnival rides, 4-H animals and competitions, outdoor kids events, and weekend Classic Car Show. The cute racing pigs are back. Watch the Balsters Sheer Magic Show. Get up close with 4-H animals or at the petting zoo. New this year: Rhinestone Roper. Live it up and take in the sights & sounds of…
Naper Settlement’s annual Naper Nights Community Concert Series kicks off its 2023 season with local and national tribute acts performing the hits of Jimi Hendrix, Parliament Funkadelic, and more on June 16-17 from 5-10 p.m. Nationally recognized singer, songwriter, and guitarist Brandon “Taz” Niederauer (Taz Plays Hendrix) will take the stage at the first Naper Nights of the season. Naper Nights celebrates historic milestones in rock music and pop culture with themed tribute concerts in June, July, and August. A variety of food and alcoholic beverages will be available at each concert. The New York-based Taz Plays Hendrix will make…
Who knew Six Flags was this popular? Yesterday morning, the Gurnee Police Department issued an alert about a bear sighting – yes, you read that right – in the town. “This morning around 8:45 AM, the Gurnee Police Department was made aware of a possible bear sighting in the area of Hunt Club Road and Route 132. Our officers immediately checked the area, but the bear was nowhere to be found. “If you see a bear in Gurnee, please do not approach the animal. Contact our dispatch center at 847-599-7000 ext 0, and will work with our local wildlife authorities…
