Saddle up and mosey on over to the Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington St., Oswego, for a hoedown on June 3. Doors open at 5 p.m. and a BBQ meal is available at 6 p.m., followed by music and dancing.

June 1

Adult Skate Night

8-11:30 p.m.

Aurora Skate Center, 34W113 Montgomery Rd., Montgomery

$7

Adults ages 18 and up are invited to skate the night away to their favorite tunes at the Aurora Skate Center. Spend some time in the rink without the kids around, and don’t forget to request your favorite song. For more information visit www.skateaurora.com or call (630) 898-5830.

June 1

Community Story Time

10:30-11 a.m.

Jimmy Johns, 620 W. Veterans Pkwy., Yorkville.

Free

The Yorkville Public Library is hosting a children’s story time that will take place outside of the library and at Jimmy Johns in Yorkville. Please register for this community event at the youth service desk, or call (630) 553-4354 or visit http://www.yorkville.lib.il.us/. Space is limited.

June 3

Hoedown and Line Dancing

5-10 p.m.

Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington St., Oswego

$20

Saddle up and mosey on over to the Oswego Senior Center for a hoedown on June 3. Doors open at 5 p.m. and a BBQ meal is available at 6 p.m., followed by music and dancing. Mary Love and the line dancers will have a few free instructional classes. Tickets are $20 per person. To register or for additional information, contact the Oswego Senior Center at (630) 554-5602 or visit www.oswegoseniorcenter.org.

June 3

Mid-American Canoe and Kayak Race

9 a.m.

Along the banks of the Fox River

Head to the banks of the river in St. Charles, Geneva, North Aurora and Aurora to watch hundreds of canoes and kayaks make their way to the finish line during this yearly event. Race kicks off a 9 a.m., followed by an after party at McCullough Park in Aurora. Party features, food, music, vendors and prizes. For more information visit http://www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org/event/mid-america-canoe-kayak-race/.

June 3

Summer Reading Program

12 p.m.

Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich

Free

Kick off this year’s Summer Reading Program with a day full of fun festivities. This year’s theme is Read for the Win! and focuses on health, sports, and fitness.

The kick-off program welcomes all ages and will include music, games, play, and more! Be sure to join the fun, and kick-off your Summer Reading Challenge.

To register call (815) 786-8308 or visit http://www.sandwichpld.org/.

June 4

Shrek Jr., The Musical

Copley Theatre, 23 E Galena Blvd., Aurora

1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Children/$8, Adults/ $10

Storm Dance Alliance, a leading institution for dance and the performing arts in the Midwest for the last 10 years, presents this family-friendly show in downtown Aurora. For tickets, please call the box office at (630) 896-6666.

June 4

Summer Reading Kick-off Party

1-2:30 p.m.

Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville

Free

The library kicks-off its Summer Reading Program with outdoor games and activities as well as food and prizes. Please register at the Youth Service desk or by calling (630) 553-4354 or visiting http://www.yorkville.lib.il.us/.

June 5

Oswego Country Market

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Downtown Oswego

Free

The Oswego Country Market kicks off the season with fruits, veggies, meats, eggs and more. Join market-goers every Sunday through Sept. 25 in Downtown Oswego for this open-air event

June 6

Classic Movie Mondays

7 p.m.

Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora

$1

This week, the film “An American Tail” will be shown on the big screen at the historic Paramount Theatre for just $1. Concessions are available. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. For more information visit www.paramountaurora.com.

June 6

Baby Goose Story Time

1:30 p.m.

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego

Free

Children ages 3 to 18 months are invited to stop by with an adult for this story time half hour at the Oswego library. Share stories, rhymes and music with your baby. For more information call (630) 554-1010 or visit http://www.oswego.lib.il.us/

June 7

Lego Duplo activities

10:30-11 a.m.

Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville

Free

This program is designed for children ages 2 and up, with their parents supervision. Children will make Lego/Duplo creations to display in the children’s department. Please register at the Youth Service desk or by calling (630) 553-4354 or visiting http://www.yorkville.lib.il.us/.

June 7

Stories in the Park

10:30-11:15 a.m.

Waa Kee Sha Park, 4700 Reservation Rd., Oswego

Free

Listen to stories, participate in finger plays, and sing songs all while enjoying the outdoors in a park setting. Participants are encouraged to bring a blanket to sit on and a picnic lunch to enjoy in the park following each program. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information call (630) 554-1010 or visit http://www.oswego.lib.il.us/.

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