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2018 Friends and Family Weekend Guide
Weekend at a Glance: Every Day Local • • • • • • • • •
Chicago
Shopping - 3 Street Geneva Outdoors - Fox River Trail – Walk / Jog / Bike Outdoors - Fox River Kayaking Outdoors - Wheeler Park Disc Golf Tasting - Fox River Distillery Tasting - Penrose Brewery and Taproom Dining - Chicago Style Pizza – Giordanos Dining - Chicago Style Hot Dogs – Portillos Entertainment - iPanic Escape Room rd
Thursday 4/19 • 7:30 Nick Bell Band @Club Arcada
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Outdoors - Lakefront Trail Outdoors - Millenium Park / The Bean Tourist - Navy Pier Tourist - Field Museum Tourist - Art Institute Tourist - Shedd Aquarium Tourist - Adler Planetarium Tourist - River Tours (via TripAdvisor) Tourist - Willis Tower / Skydeck / Ledge Sports - Soldier Field Tours Sports - Wrigley Field Tours
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Friday 4/20 • 8PM Chris Kattan @Zanies • 8PM Ruben Studdard sings Vandross @Arcada Theater • 8PM Nick Sharp sings Sinatra @Club Arcada • 8PM I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change@Steel Beam
• 7PM White Sox vs Astros
Saturday 4/21 •
7:30 Chris Kattan @Zanies
• 8PM Last in Line @Arcada Theater • 8PM I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change@Steel Beam
• 6PM White Sox vs Astros
• 9PM Jerry Hendrix Legendary Drifters @Club Arcada
Sunday 4/22
• 3PM I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change@Steel Beam • 1PM White Sox vs Astros • 4PM Englebert Humperdinck @Arcada Theater
Italian Restaurants: Looking to load up on carbs Friday night? Here are some local establishments for Italian food. Restaurant Salerno’s on the Fox Francesca’s by the River La Zaza Trattoria
Address 320 N 2nd Street, St. Charles IL 200 S 2nd Street St. Charles IL 5 S 1st Street St. Charles IL Nuova Italia 18 N 4th Street St. Charles IL Olive Garden 3785 E Main Street St. Charles IL Riganato Old World 700 E State Street Grille Geneva IL Villa Verone 416 Hamilton St Geneva IL Aliano’s Ristorante 90 N Island Ave Batavia IL Gaetano’s 15 E Wilson Street Batavia IL
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Local: Spend your weekend enjoying all the quality entertainment and activities that the Fox Valley has to offer!
The Arcada Theater: A historic theater located in downtown St. Charles that serves as a live music venue specializing in Classic Rock. Stop by the Club Arcada Speakeasy upstairs for a drink and a live music experience with a local flair. You can find more information and tickets at http://www.arcadalive.com/ Thursday, April 19th
Club Arcada
Friday, April 20th
The Arcada Theater
Saturday, April 21st
Club Arcada
Saturday April 21st
The Arcada Theater
Sunday April 22nd
The Arcada Theater
The Nick Bell Band: Chicago Blues and Rock Ruben Studdard: Soul Music from the Winner of American Idol Season 2 Jerry Hendrix’s Legendary Drifters: Classic R & B and Soul Last in Line: Original Members of Dio playing Hard Rock Englebert Humperdinck: English Pop Singer
Zanies Comedy Night Club: Chicagoland’s premier 21+ comedy club has a home right here in St. Charles. Eat, have a drink, and prepare to laugh the night away. Come see SNL Star, Chris Kattan, and several special guests for two nights sure to be packed with laughs! Shows are April 20th and 21st. For more information, go to http://zaniesstcharles.laughstub.com/event.cfm?cart&id=505912
Steel Beam Theater: Nestled in the heart of downtown St. Charles, Steel Beam Theater is an award winning theater dedicated to fostering the arts in the Fox Valley area and supporting talent of all ages. Come watch their performance of the musical I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, a witty look into modern love, with performances on Friday April 20th, Saturday April 21st, and Sunday April 22nd. Click here for tickets and information.
Fox River Distilling Co: Indulge a little and spend an afternoon touring Fox River Distilling Company and sampling the amazing spirits they create, including their award winning gin. The distillery is open for tours Friday from 12 to 6 PM and Saturday from 12 to 5 PM. Click here for tours more information.
Penrose Brewery and Taproom: A local favorite and worth a trip. Stop by the taproom, sample the rotating selection of beers, and tour the brewery. Food not served on the premise so feel free to bring some local take-out to accompany your beers. Tours are given hourly. Click here for more information.
The River Trail: Before or after your run, explore over 38 miles of trail along the scenic Fox River. Walk, run, or bike for a fun filled day outdoors. Bikes are available to rent through Mill Race Cyclery. For more information visit https://millrace.com/about/bike-rentals-pg897.htm
Kayak Rentals: Spend a relaxing afternoon paddling down the Fox River. Book an afternoon adventure through Kayak Myak in Batavia and soak up some sun while drifting down the water. We recommend booking this in advance. http://kayakmyakrentalsllc.com/index.html
The Links Disc Golf Course: Streatch those legs in beautiful Wheeler Park in Geneva and challenge yourself with the free Disc Golf course set up in the park! It’s a perfect challenge for all ages and relaxing way to spend the afternoon. Click here for more information iPanic Escape Room: St. Charles is home to two different Escape Rooms. Find clues, solve puzzles, and beat the clock in this exciting race against time! Try one of six different scenarios between the Pheasant Run and Main Street location. Will you make it out in time? Recommended for ages 13 and older. Click here for more information.
Third Street in Geneva: Spend a day exploring the quaint shops and restaurants located on scenic 3rd street in Geneva. For more information, click here.
Chicago Style Pizza and Hot Dogs: You can’t visit Chicago and not give two of our most famous staples a try. For your convenient fix of Chicago Style Pizza and Hotdogs, we recommend Giordano’s Pizza and Portillo’s. Two Chicagoland favorites that are sure to please everyone!
City of Chicago: You’re only a 45 minute drive, or a short train ride from Geneva’s Metra Station to one of the largest and most vibrant cities in the United States! While you’re here, consider taking some time to see Chicago and some of its best known attractions. You can search the full Metra Rail schedule here. We recommend the 10:37 AM, 12:37 PM, or 2:37 PM trains, departing from the Geneva Station. Round trip fare is $16.50 or $10 on Saturday and Sunday. Soldier Field and The Chicago Bears: Even when The Chicago Bears are not in season, Soldier Field hosts major concerts, cultural events, art exhibits, and more. Or, learn the history behind one of the NFL’s oldest stadiums with one of their daily tour packages. For more information, click here or visit soldierfield.net/educational-tour. The Lakefront Trail: Feel the need to stretch your legs and get a little fresh air? Chicago’s Lakefront Trail is 18 miles of scenic, paved pathways for walkers, runners, bikers, you name it. Consider renting a bike for the day from a Divvy Station, joining up with a Segway tour, or relaxing on one of the many beaches along the trail for a great day outdoors. Information on Divvy Stations: https://www.divvybikes.com/ SegWay Tours: https://www.chicagosegwaytour.com
Wrigley Field and The Chicago Cubs: Come see one of the most beloved Chicago teams at the iconic Wrigley Field! Even if the cubs are not playing there is still plenty to do. Take a tour of the ball park and learn the story behind a Chicago favorite and explore the vibrant Wrigleyville Neighborhood. For more information, click here or visit https://www.mlb.com/cubs/ballpark/tours
Guaranteed Rate Field and The Chicago White Sox: The Cubs aren’t your only source of baseball while you’re in town. See the other half of Chicago Baseball with The White Sox playing the Astros at Guaranteed Rate Field on 4/20, 4/21, and 4/22. Tickets can be bought at https://www.mlb.com/whitesox/schedule/2018-04
Museum Campus: Chicago is home to several world class museums including The Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, and The Art Institute. All are within a short walking distance from each other! A great way to spend a day alone or with family, consider visiting all four and seeing everything the beautiful Museum Campus has to offer. Millennium Park and The Bean: Located in the heart of Chicago, spend an afternoon exploring the state-of-the-art collection of architecture, landscape design, and art that makes Millennium Park iconic. Don’t forget to take a photo in front of The Bean! For more information, click here.
Willis Tower and the Skydeck: Will you brave the tallest building in the United States and stare over the ledge of the Sky Deck? Put your fear of heights to the test with this exhilarating experience! More information here.
Navy Pier: Restaurants, theaters, Ferris Wheel, House of Mirrors, Navy Pier has it all. Come see one of the most beloved attractions in all of Chicago while you are here. More information here.
River Tours: Give your legs a rest and take in the City of Chicago from a unique vantage point. Book a river tour and hear the history of one of America’s greatest cities. More information here.
