Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Rainy days don't get me down you can still have fun!!

Rain shouldn't ruin your fun! Visit some bowling alleys, skating rinks, indoor put putt golfing and more! Here's some ideas to get you thinking and websurfing. Have fun!

Putt Putt Golf

Par King indoor golf PLUS more! This place has been around for quite some time and I always know my turn off point for Long Grove is at the pink castle aka Par King Visit http://www.par-king.com/

Bowling Alleys

Wilmette Bowl Wilmette IL something fun and local. Visit http://wilmettebowl.com/

Pinstripes Check out mom and tot bowling M-F from 10-12:00 all kids $5 each moms bowl free!!!!!!    Visit http://www.pinstripes.com/

Indoor Pools

Splash Landings in Glenview for example has family swim times - they are:

Beginning June 11
Tues. & Thurs.: 12 pm-3 pm, 7 pm-9 pm
From 7-8 pm in the lap pool three lap lanes are available for lap swim and three lanes are reserved for an aqua aerobics class. No general use is available in the lap pool until 8 pm.
Sat.: 1 pm-5 pm
Sun.: 11 am-5 pm

Visit http://glenviewparks.org/index.php/facilities-parks/splash-landings

More freebies

Don't forget our library cards can get us into some great museums too for FREE! You have up to 4 tickets per patron and up to a week for use. Visit http://museumadventure.org/museums.php

Roller Skating

Go back to the days when roller disco was in style. A girlfriend of mine has found this to be a total blast for her active boys - bring out the Farrah hair and leg warmers (just kidding of course)! This place is one of many Mainstreet USA Skating in Streamwood IL Visit http://www.mainstreetusaskating.com/

Ice Skating

Look into public skating hours. Near me is:

Centennial Ice Rink, Wilmette Visit www.wilmettepark.org/ice/schedules
Skatium in Skokie is under renovations this summer Visit http://www.skokieparks.org/

Jumping places

Pump it Up some locations have a pop in and play program. In Glenview from 1-4 you can jump and play. Visit http://www.pumpitupparty.com/

My all time favorite rainy day activity....bake cookies, pop in a classic old movie or play a fun board game!

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