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Get Out: Family Aquatic Center Opening This Weekend

Let Patch help you make plans for something fun to do this weekend.

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? We've got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for activities to hit and new places to explore this weekend.

 

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Where / When: , 1400 W. Northwest Hwy., Palatine; 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m., Friday, May 27.

Why Go?: Go for a swim, check out the playmaze, compete on the basketball court and climbing wall. All families are welcome to attend family night.

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Pricing: Free for members; $20 per family for non-members

 

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Where / When: , 1331 N. Rand Rd., Palatine; 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Friday, May 27.

Why Go?: Stop by the outdoor cafe for grilling demonstrations and tasting. Kabobs, seafood skewers, veggies and burgers will be featured.

Pricing: Free

 

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Where / When: , 150 E. Wood St., Palatine; 10:30 a.m.; Saturday, May 28.

Why Go?: Students of the Amber Music and Dance Company will present fashion from Urban Casual to Jazzy Couture. The morning will be full of singing, dancing and fun for all.

Pricing: $ 18 for adults; $15 for children ages 3 - 12; Free for children under 3

 

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Where / When: ; 4 - 7:30 p.m.; Friday, May 27.

Why Go?: Outdoor entertainment by local acoustic musicians, affordable food and drink specials for the whole family.

Pricing: Unavailable

 

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Where / When: ; Saturday, May 28.

Why Go?: Enjoy a day at the pool.

Pricing: Visit www.palatineparks.org for more information on pool passes.

 

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Where / When: , 542 Colfax St., Palatine;  7 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Saturday, May 28.

Why Go?: Visit the twenty-seven vendors who will be selling their farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, organic meats and eggs, cheeses, spices, olives, pickles and much more.

Pricing: Free admission 

 

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Where / When: Viper Alley, 275 Parkway Dr., Lincolnshire; 8:30 - 11 p.m.; Friday, May 27.

Why Go?: Listen to your favorite feel-good tunes with Chicago-based iPop. The band of five experienced musicians plays a wide variety of genres including current and classic favorites, dance anthems and nostalgic sing-a-longs. Bar and kitchen open at 5 p.m. and the show begins at 8:30 p.m.

Pricing: $5

 

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