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Hilton Chicago/Indian Lakes Resort is located near a variety of activities that provide family fun! Whatever you choose to do, spend the night at Hilton Chicago/Indian Lakes Resort and relax after a long day of excitement! Visit the following events this Summer:
May 5 - 20
Lilac Time
Lilacia Park
A stunning 8.5 acre horticultural display with 800 breathtaking lilacs & 25,000 eye-catching tulips! Take tours, shop the Art and Craft fair, and enjoy food, drinks, & sports. Enjoy the old-fashioned hospitality, free concerts, art, and attractions that will be provided in Lilacia Park during Lilac Time.
May 11 - September 30
"Sweet Home Chicago: The History of America's Candy Capital"
Elmhurst Historical Museum
From Fannie May and Brach's Candies to Tootsie Rolls, Frango Mints, Lemonheads, and more - Chicago has a tasty history of making candy loved the world over. Learn about Chicago's sweet candy-making history and why the city has been a sweet spot for creating confections. Ages 8 & up.
May 18 - 20
InkFest LIVE
Odeum Expo Center
Welcome to the next generation of tattoo expos, InkFest LIVE. The only tattoo expo of its kind, together with the leading tattoo artists from around the world combined with graffiti demonstrations, live musical performances by today's hottest recording artists, DJ battles, custom cars & bikes, and the latest trends from the concrete jungle. Now is the time to see the future of tattoo expos.
May 19 - 20
Civil War Days
Naper Settlement
During Civil War Days, Naper Settlement is transformed into a Civil War encampment where visitors can experience firsthand a turbulent time period in our nation's history. Hundreds of reenactors participate, staging a battle with raging artillery and marching infantry. Experience the 1860s with generals, soldiers, and President Abraham Lincoln. A battle between the North and South occurs each day at 2:30 pm.
May 19 - September 7
Xtreme Bugs
Brookfield Zoo
Experience the invasion of Xtreme Bugs at Brookfield Zoo's summerlong, temporary exhibit of epic proportions that will feature everything from Xtra-large animatronic bugs, including a 16-foot-high by 33-foot-long Japanese hornet displayed at the zoo's Roosevelt Fountain, to Xtra-small live insects. Xciting activities, including bug cooking demonstrations, cockroach races, a spider web climber, and other bug-themed entertainment is planned for guests throughout the summer.
May 25 - 27
Red, White, & BBQ Festival & Competition
Ty Warner Park
A weekend of tasty barbecue, music, and fun at Ty Warner Park. Start off the summer with great food, observe some of the best BBQ experts compete to win prize money, learn BBQ tips, and enjoy Ty Warner Park. There will be plenty of food, carnival rides for all ages, concerts, entertainment, and more.
May 25 - 28
LEGO Pirates Weekend
LEGOLAND Discovery Center
Tighten' ye bootstraps and man the bow, ye captain needs all hands on deck for the weekend's activities. Build a LEGO parrot in the Model Builder Workshop, participate in a center-wide treasure hunt for a chance to win a LEGO treasure chest full of prizes, walk the plank pirate themed speed build, and much more.
