Thrill to thoroughbred racing...Champion our jousting knights...Meet our singing gangsters and celebrity elephant. In Greater Woodfield you can confront the past, shoot the "rapids", sing the blues, stomp a grape, wager a quinella, savor a symphony, or pick a pumpkin. We can suggest things to do and see that you didn't think possible in the suburbs. Check out the following list for loads of cool ideas. Families | Children | Couples | Entertainment | Girlfriends | Sports Lovers| Cultural/Educational| Theaters| Nightclubs/Lounges| Spas/Salons Families Brookfield Zoo 3300 S. Golf Rd. | Brookfield, IL 60513 | 708-485-0263 | Fax:708-485-3509 | www.brookfieldzoo.org Open 365 days a year with 3000+ animals. Chicago Comedy Company 601 N. Martingale Road | Schaumburg, IL 60173 | 847-240-0386 | Fax:847-240-0387 | www.chicagocomedy.com Chicago Comedy Company starts with clean, professional improv comedy and then adds hilarious sketches based on your organization to create completely customized entertainment for any event. CoCo Key Water Resort at the Sheraton Chicago Northwest 3400 West Euclid Avenue | Arlington Heights, IL 60005 | 847-394-2000 | www.cocokeywaterresort.com CoCo Key Water Resort provides a water park experience like no other. Offering 65,000 square feet, containing 190,000 gallons of fun! Every day is a bright, sunny 84 degrees. Your exhilarating CoCo Key Water Resort adventure includes thrilling water slides, an activity pool, dip in theatre, indoor adventure river, indoor/out spa, interactive wave play island, outdoor splash pad, wave beach, snack bar, lounge, arcade, cabanas, private parties and birthday parties. Come splash into the Chicagoland’s first indoor water resort! eSkape 350 McHenry Road | Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 | 847-821-9000 | Fax:847-325-9090 | billf@eskape.us | www.eskape.us eSkape is a 60,000 sq. ft. entertainment complex catering to families, adults, and corporate clients that can utilize bowling, laser tag, Video arcade, meeting and conference space, sports bar and full service casual restaurant called Grillworks. GameWorks 601 N. Martingale | Schaumburg, IL 60173 | 847-330-9675 | Fax:847-413-0967 | www.gameworks.com Eat, drink, party & play! Games, two bars and grill. Must be 21 and older after 9 pm. Price: $10-20 per person, Serves: Lunch & Dinner. Handicap accessible, private dining. Goebbert's Pumpkin Farm and Garden Center 40 W. Higgins Road | South Barrington, IL 60010 | 847-428-6727 | Fax:847-428-6850 | www.pumpkinfarmchicago.com Large selection of annuals, perennials, vegetable plants, trees, shrubs, aquatic plants, roses, planters, and gourmet food items. Fall festival with haunted house, corn maze, farm animals and more. Itasca Caribbean Theme Water Park 350 E. Irving Park Road | Itasca, IL 60143 | 630-773-1215 | www.itasca.com Outdoor water park. Jelly Belly Candy Company 10100 Jelly Belly Lane | Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 | 866-868-7522 | Fax:262-947-3843 | www.jellybelly.com Free guided tours on the Jelly Belly Express, an indoor train that travles through the distribution center. During the ride, visitors discover the secrets of making Jelly Belly jelly beans in video presentations. Tours 9am-4pm. Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day. Corner of Lakeview Parkway and Green Bay Road off I-94 in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. Retail store, snack bar. Wheelchair and stroller accessible. Long Grove Confectionery Co. 333 Lexington Dr. | Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 | 847-459-3100 | Fax:847-459-4871 | www.longgrove.com Experience Long Grove's handcrafted, gourmet chocolates and take the Chocolate Factory Tour. Reservations for tour required. Giant Factory Outlet Store with discounts off retail prices. Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament 2001 N. Roselle Road | Schaumburg, IL 60195 | 847-843-3900 | Fax:847-882-0202 | www.MedievalTimes.com At Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, feast upon a four-course banquet and cheer your own brave knight to victory! Birthday celebrations, family and corporate outings are welcome! Mitsuwa Marketplace 100 E. Algonquin Road | Arlington Heights, IL 60005 | 847-956-6699 | Fax:847-956-6776 | http://www.mitsuwachicago.net/ Mitsuwa offers one-stop shopping for everything Japanese. A gift shop, travel agency, bookstore, bakery, freshly-made sushi, family friendly food court which serves as a dining area for five eateries — available all under on roof. Premier Yachts 401 E. Illinois Street | Chicago, IL 60611 | 312-321-7620 | Fax:312-321-7621 | www.pyi.com Whether you're looking for the unmatched elegance of the all NEW Odyssey Cruises or the casual fun of Mystic Blue Cruises, we'll help you create the perfect event-creative cuisine, outstanding service, live entertainment or DJs & Chicago's spectacular lakefront views. Rainforest Cafe D121 Woodfield Mall | Schaumburg, IL 60173 | 847-619-1900 | Fax:847-619-2727 | www.rainforestcafe.com Rainforest Café – A Wild Place to Shop and Eat® is a perfect place to entertain “kids” of all ages. Escape to a tropical adventure of exotic ambiance, cascading waterfalls, tropical fish and freshly prepared unique cuisine. We offer you a magical environment where families are always welcome to experience and explore the wonders of the rainforest. Ask about our Snoozen’ Safari’s – our “Wild” sleep-over event. Schaumburg Flyers 1999 Springinsguth Road | Schaumburg, IL 60193 | 847-891-2255 | Fax:847-891-6441 | www.flyersbaseball.com Northern League professional baseball from May to September. WaterWorks 505 N. Sprininsguth Rd. | Schaumburg, IL 60194 | 847-490-2505 | parkfun.com Part of Schaumburg Park District-Family indoor aquatic park w/water playground, slides, diving whirlpool, concessions and lap pool. Children LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Schaumburg-Chicago Streets of Woodfield | Schaumburg, IL 60173 | www.legolanddiscoverycentre.com The LEGOLAND Discover Centre welcomes you on a journey through a colorful and creative LEGO world, where interaction, family fun and learning go hand in hand. Pirates' Cove Theme Park 999 Leicester Road | Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 | 847-437-9494 | www.parks.elkgrove.org Rainbow Falls 999 Leicester Road | Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 | 847-437-9494 | www.parks.elkgrove.org Couples Lynfred Winery, Inc. 15 S. Roselle Rd. | Roselle, IL 60172 | 630-529-9463 (wine) | Fax:630-529-4971 | www.lynfredwinery.com Tour winery and stop in gift shop for wine tasting. Valentino Vineyards Inc. 5175 Aptakisic Rd. | Long Grove, IL 60047 | 847-634-7440 | Fax:847-634-7449 | www.valentinowine.com Tours, wine tasting, private parties, dinners, wedding, and wine accessories. Vineyard and Winery is open for tastings and tours Friday 5pm-9pm, Saturday 11am-5pm and Sunday 12pm-4pm. Open from April to December. Entertainment American Sightseeing 27 E. Monroe #515 | Chicago, IL 60605 | 312-251-3100 | Fax:312-251-3108 | www.grayline.com www.grayline.com/franchise.cfm/action/details/id/24 Chicago Comedy Company 601 N. Martingale Road | Schaumburg, IL 60173 | 847-240-0386 | Fax:847-240-0387 | www.chicagocomedy.com Chicago Comedy Company starts with clean, professional improv comedy and then adds hilarious sketches based on your organization to create completely customized entertainment for any event. IMPROV Comedy Showcase & Restaurant 5 Woodfield Mall K120B | Schaumburg, IL 60173 | 847-240-2001 | Fax:847-240-2003 | www.improv.com The World famous Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant will give you the ultimate comedy experience! We are the premiere destination for the country's top headliners and the best showcase for new talent. The Improv offers you a first class dinner menu with a full bar. This amazing new club seats 500, with a corporate sky box accommodating up to 50 people, and corporate meeting space. Located at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg. For reservations, call 847-240-2001, or www.improv.com Schaumburg Flyers 1999 Springinsguth Road | Schaumburg, IL 60193 | 847-891-2255 | Fax:847-891-6441 | www.flyersbaseball.com Northern League professional baseball from May to September. Sears Centre 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway | Hoffman Estates, IL 60195 | 847-649-2222 | Fax:847-649-2330 | www.searscentre.com A new 11,000-seat arena located in Hoffman Estates featuring world-class entertainment including concerts, family shows, sporting events. Home of the Chiago Shamrox (NLL), Chicago Hounds (UHL) and the Chicago Storm (MISL). Spectrum Pyrotechnics, Inc. 1411 Northfield Court #1A | Harvard, IL 60033 | 866-591-4755 | Fax:815-943-6084 | www.spectrumpyrotechnics.com We are a fireworks display and custom manufacturing company. Exclusive pyrotechnics that ensure every display we perform is world class. Total Event Resources 1920 North Thoreau Drive | Schaumburg, IL 60173 | 847-397-2200 | Fax:847-397-2210 | www.total-event.com Total Event Resources specializes in Event Production, Entertainment Production, Corporate Communiations, Meeting Management, Experiental Learning/Team Building, and Destination Management Services for Forutne 1000 companies, major trade associations, non-profit organizations. Girlfriends Sports Lovers Arlington Park Racecourse 2200 West Euclid | Arlington Heights, IL 60006 | 847-385-7500 | Fax:847-385-7251 | www.arlingtonpark.com Horseracing facility. Sundays Family Day. Chicago Shamrox Indoor Pro Lacrosse 5401 Trillium Blvd. #320 | Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 | 877-SHAMROX | Fax:224-699-2217 | www.chicagoshamrox.com The Chicago Shamrox play pro indoor lacrosse at the Sears Centre arean, January - April, 8 home games, all weekend dates. Season tickets, group tickets, fundraiser tickets and sponsorships available. Schaumburg Flyers 1999 Springinsguth Road | Schaumburg, IL 60193 | 847-891-2255 | Fax:847-891-6441 | www.flyersbaseball.com Northern League professional baseball from May to September. Top Golf 699 W. Thorndale | Wood Dale, IL 60191 | 630-595-4653 | Fax:630-773-0658 | www.topgolfusa.com Top Golf is an interactive high-tech golfing experience like no other. With state of the art equipment, restaurant, and bars, we are able to take care of your every recreation, social and event needs.   Cultural/Educational Attractions American Indian Museum 190 S. Roselle Road | Schaumburg, IL 60194 | 847-302-2090 | www.aic-chicago.org Arlington Heights Historical Museum 112 W. Fremont St. | Arlington Heights, IL 60004 | 847-255-1225 | www.ahmuseum.org HERITAGE GALLERY AND SHOP Friday thru Sunday, 1:30-4:30 PM Fee: Free - Donations Appreciated TOURS OF THE MUSEUM Tour Times: Saturday and Sunday, 2 and 3 PM Groups of 6 or more by appointment Fees: Adults $4; Children (3-14 yrs.) $2 Tours begin in the Heritage Gallery LOCAL HISTORY LIBRARY Thursday 1 - 4 PM, Friday 9 AM - Noon The Museum Complex includes the 1882 Müller House and Coach House, the 1908 Banta House, the 1906 Soda Pop Factory and a replica Log Cabin. The Museum offers tours, programs, special events, and exhibits. The Heritage Gallery specializes in local history exhibits drawn from the Historical Society’s collections, and national and regional traveling exhibits. The Heritage Shop offers Arlington Heights related items, historic games and toys, cards, and related gift accessories. The past is never lost – as long as it is remembered. Towards that goal, the Arlington Heights Historical Museum collects and preserves significant materials related to our past and shares them through educational and recreational activities that promote community heritage and pride. The Museum is a cooperative effort of the Village of Arlington Heights, the Arlington Heights Park District, the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, and the Arlington Heights Historical Society. Chicago Athenauem International Sculpture Park 101 Schaumburg Court | Schaumburg, IL 60193 | www.villageofschaumburg.com Elk Grove Museum 399 Biesterfield | Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 | 847-439-3994 | Fax:847-228-3508 | www.elkgroveparks.org Harper College 1200 West Algonquin | Palatine, IL 60067 | 847-925-6000 | Fax:847-925-6042 | www.harpercollege.com Hoffman Estates Historical Museum Village Hall | Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 | 847-882-9100 | Fax:847-882-2621 Please contact Village Hall for more information regarding hours of operations. Kimball Hill Museum Home 3100 Central Rd. | Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 | 847-577-7086 North Park University 2121 S. Goebbert Road | Arlington Heights, IL 60005 | 847-732-4223 | Fax:847-608-2294 | www.northpark.edu Northwest Cultural Council 5999 New Wilke Rd. | Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 | 847-956-7966 | Fax:847-956-7980 Palatine Clayson House Museum 224 E. Palatine Road | Palatine, IL 60067 | 847-991-6460 | Fax:847-963-0605 Rolling Meadows Historical Society 4104 Owl Dr. | Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 Schaumburg Museum (St. Peter's Lutheran Church) 208 Schaumburg Road | Schaumburg, IL 60193 | 847-885-3350 | Fax:847-885-1106 Opera In Focus 3000 Central Rd. | Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 | 847-818-3220 | Fax:847-818-3224 | www.operainfocus.com Rod-puppets perform opera/pop selections.   Theaters Cutting Hall 150 E. Wood Street | Palatine, IL 60067 | 847-330-0706 | www.palatine.com Harper College Performing Arts Center 1200 West Algonquin | Palatine, IL 60067 | 847-925-6100 | Fax:847-925-6557 | www.harpercollege.com/boxoffice 444 seat Perfroming Arts Center and 347 seat J Theatre. Metropolis Performing Arts Centre 111 W. Campbell St. | Arlington Heights, IL 60005 | 847-577-2121 | Fax:847-577-5992 | www.metropolisarts.com The suburbs' premier entertainment complex - children's theatre, comedy, drama, musicals, and more. Prairie Center for the Arts 201 Schaumburg Ct. | Schaumburg, IL 60193 | 847-895-3600 | Fax:847-895-1837 | www.prairiecenter.org Featuring concerts, plays, art exhibits, and dance performances. Tommy Gun's Garage 2114 S. Wabash Ave. | Chicago, IL 60616 | 312-225-0273 | Fax:312-225-3034 | www.tommygunsgarage.com Enter under the "El" tracks, give the password and be transported back to Chicago 1929! Great food served by da mugs and da molls, with singing, dancing and fun!   Nightclubs/Lounges Bevande Schaumburg Marriott | Schaumburg, IL 60173 | 847-240-0100 | Fax:847-240-0120 | www.marriott.com\CHISB A Sleek, cosmopolitan lounge featuring speciality drinks and a bar menu focusing on Mediterranean flavors. Durty Nellies 180 N. Smith | Palatine, IL 60067 | 847-358-9150 | www.durtynellies.com New two-story, custom designed 15,000 square foot entertainment complex, cozy Irish pub/restaurant, live music, mezzanine level overlooking the stage, roof top terrace, beer gardens. Furlongs Sports Bar & Grill 920 E. Northwest Highway | Palatine, IL 60074 | 847-359-6900 | Fax:847-358-4653 | http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/in/1/en/hd/CHIPA A fun, casual atmosphere, pool tables, big screen TV, appetizers and your favorite libations. Price: less than $10 per person. Serves Dinner. Live entertainment. Handicap accessible, private dining. Real Time Sports Bar Grill & Games 1120-22 West Devon | Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 | 847-534-5000 | Fax:847-534-0556 | www.realtimesportsbar.com RTS is a sports bar and restaurant like you’ve never seen before! We’ve recreated the experience of attending live sporting events, added comfy surrounds, and awesome food.   Spas/Salons ASHA Salon Spa Streets of Woodfield | Schaumburg, IL 60173 | 847-592-5000 | Fax:847-592-5678 | www.ashasalonspa.com Body, Mind and Soul in an environment of pure devotion. Services for hair, skin, nails and body. Spa Vargas 250 W. Schick Rd. | Bloomingdale, IL 60108 | 630-301-1100 | www.spavargas.com A holistic day spa and salon located within Indian Lakes Resort, serving your well-being needs.