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Fun Fridays

Select Fridays in June, July and August | 11:00am-12:00pm

The Shell | Free

 

​Enjoy Fun Fridays at The Shell, free family entertainment on select Fridays in June, July, and August! Each event features a unique performer, from dazzling acrobatics and interactive music to magic shows and live animals.

6th Annual
Taco and Art Fest

Saturday, July 25 | 3:00pm-7:00pm

The Shell at Reed-Keppler Park | Free
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Join us for the 6th Annual Taco & Art Fest on Saturday, July 25 at Reed-Keppler Park for an unforgettable summer celebration! Watch artists create live, sample tacos from local vendors and vote for your favorite, enjoy live entertainment, and let the kids have a summer afternoon of fun!

 

Taco Wars Participants:
•    Cocina de Maria
•    Taco Grill (Batavia)
•    Taqueria Santa Barbara
•    Serna’s Grill
•    La India - Doggie Diner Concessions

 

Live Artist Demonstrations:
•    Dennis Franzen
•    Gallery 300 Artists
•    Dream in Color

 

Entertainment:

•    Sonia Perez
•    D33 Ballet Folklórico
•    Trabuco
 

Kids Activities:

•    Face Painters
•    Balloon Artist
•    Caricature Artist
•    Inflatables
•    Mini Golf
•    Giant Lego Building Blocks
 

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Taco & Art Fest is part of the Summer at the Shell series, presented by the West Chicago Park District, the City of West Chicago, and Republic Bank.

 

Thank you sponsors:

 

  • Daniel & Associates Real Estate

  • Groot Industries

  • Ball Horticultural Company

  • Tropical Smoothie

  • The Jel Sert Company

  • Devoted Health

  • Ryan VanderVeen - State Farm Agency

  • Chiro One

  • Cricket Wireless

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Middle School Pool Party

Friday, August 7 | 7:00pm-9:00pm

$15 Pre-registration by August 7, 5pm
$20 At-the-Door
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Grab your friends and have a splash-tastic time at an exclusive Pool Party. Experience Turtle Slash after hours with a DJ, games and prizes. Snacks will be available for purchase. Participants are responsible for signing themselves in and out of the program. ​

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Battle of the Bands

Saturday, August 15 | 12:00pm-4:00pm

The Shell | Free
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Join us at The Shell for an exciting summer afternoon of live music at Battle of the Bands! Enjoy performances from talented local bands, followed by a special headline performance by 28Days. Bring a chair or blanket, relax with friends and family, and soak in a fun afternoon of music under the summer sky.

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