Illinois Weekend Events: Kitty Adoption, Chili Cook-Off, Yoga

CHICAGO, IL — Sometimes doing things as a family means biting your tongue. To help keep everything even, Patch compiled a list that's sure to strike a compromise between parents and kids. Perfect for the adult in touch with their inner child or the kid who wants to feel like a grown-up.

Some are free. Some have a fee. Check out our listings:

More For The Kids:

• Sunday: Survival Training: Mokena
• Saturday: Mermaids & Pirates Play Group: Chicago
• Saturday: Civil War Reenactment: Manhattan
• Saturday: Big Wheel Race: Joliet
• Saturday: Transportation Zoo: Naperville
• Saturday:McHenry County Scavenger Hunt: Crystal Lake
• Saturday: Disney Music in the Park: Chicago
• Sunday: Free Kids Yoga Event: Naperville
• Saturday: Kitty Adoption Event: Oak Lawn

More For The Parents:

• Sunday: Naperville Costco Grand Opening: Naperville
• Saturday: Chinatown Summer Fair: Chicago
• Sunday: Pop-Up Art Show: Evanston
• Saturday: Little Women Theater: La Grange
• Sunday: Volunteer Restoration Day: Northbrook
• Saturday: Live Swing Music: St. Charles
• Saturday: Chili Cook-Off: Batavia
• Saturday: Yoga In The Park: Algonquin
• Saturday: Veggie Fair: Aurora
• Sunday: Abbey Farms Live Music: Aurora

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1. Click the green "Post" button on the home page of your local community, then click the "event" tab.
2. Enter the date and time for when your event is happening. Your event will be on the calendar until the time of your event.
3. Let people know where your event will be held.
4. Describe your event! You can write as much as you'd like here.
5. Choose an image for your event. Ideal image size is 1200x900 pixels.
6. Click Next, then either click Post or read below to see how to promote your event in nearby areas.