Bring the family together for an evening of cardboard boat races at the Barrington Park District’s first Cardboard Boat Regatta from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday. June 26th! Families will build
The Barrington Area Library celebrated the conclusion of their month-long Barrington Creates event with a first-ever CreatorFair featuring nineteen local makers on Sunday, February 28th. Free for the public to enjoy, the
For the last five years, the Barrington Area Library, like many libraries around the world, has offered a “One Book” reading selection. As we met to begin planning our 2016 “Barrington Reads”
The neighboring businesses on Lake Barrington’s Pepper Road along with Canlan Sportsplex are teaming up to host the first ever Pepper Fest on Sunday, October 4th. They’ve planned a day of family
The new Jerri Hoffmann Child + Family Center, an early childhood education facility serving infants through kindergartners, will open its doors in Carpentersville this July. The $10 million center is located on
Don’t miss the fourth annual Kid Fest and Kite Fly at Citizens Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 2nd. It’s FREE, it’s so much fun for the family
Spring has finally sprung, which means that summer travel is just around the corner. If you’re looking to plan a memorable family vacation, the options online can seem dizzying. The expert advisors
Calling all cowboys and cowgirls! Slip on your boots and grab your hat for an evening of dinner, dancing and fun at the Barrington Park District’s Lil’ Dudes & Darlins Dance. The
For this week’s Menu Monday feature, we’re joining Egg Harbor Cafe in celebrating Dr. Seuss’ 111th birthday. One hundred and eleven years ago today, beloved children’s author and illustrator Theodor Seuss Geisel (a.k.a.
Break out your snowshoes! Smart Farm’s 5th annual Frozen Zucchini 5K Snowshoe Adventure is coming up this Sunday, Janaury 25th at Citizens Park in Barrington and the weather forecast is calling for…
About 250 children & their families held one of the hottest tickets in Barrington this weekend as they boarded Metra train cars Saturday in two trips bound for “Santa’s Workshop” in Woodstock,
Opening day of Barrington ChristKindlFest is this Thursday, December 4th. The 4-day fest is packed with fun for all ages with shopping, international food & drink, live music and entertainment. But #4
When Barrington resident Jenny Welsh first dreamed up Growing Cents of Style, her seasonal children’s consignment sales, she had no idea how large they would become. Once held in a tiny boutique, the twice-yearly sales
What do the Super Shot, Ferris Wheel, Bumper Cars, 1001 Naughts, Swings and Windjammer have in common? They’re all awesome rides ready to thrill attendees of all ages at the Grove Avenue
The Barrington Lion’s Club is planning some exciting new activities with a patriotic focus for this week’s three-day Barrington 4th of July Brat Tent festivities on Thursday (July 3rd), Friday (July 4th)