Camps. Lessons. Team practices. Trips to the pool — or maybe summer school. Appointments at the DMV.
All of the above can leave us wondering — just where are those lazy days of summer that they sing about?
And with the Fourth of July well behind us and the first day at Hinsdale Central less than a month away, summer seems to be quickly slipping from our grasp.
But there is plenty of summer left and plenty of activities to enjoy before it’s time to pull out the wool slacks and cashmere sweaters.
Residents have six more opportunities to enjoy the Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce’s Uniquely Thursdays concert series, including tonight’s installment featuring Whiskey Road. Other upcoming performers are Kelly Daniels, Starlight City, Infinity, Semple and 7th Heaven. Bring some friends, buy some food and drinks and enjoy a relaxing summer evening in Burlington Park.
Another stalwart of summer, the farmers market (also sponsored by the chamber) continues through the end of summer in September and on into October along Chicago Avenue near Burlington Park. Booths offer fresh produce and a variety of specialty food items that can be enjoyed at home or onsite.
The pool remains open through Labor Day, Sept. 2, with reduced back-to-school hours starting Aug. 19. Remaining special events include Flick ’n’ Float July 19 (featuring “Elf”), Grandparent’s Day July 22, Five Dollar Friday Aug. 9 and the Back to School Bash Aug. 10.
Grab the kids for the Hinsdale Public Library storytime at Burns Field from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays through the end of July. Enjoy stories, fingerplays and music. Head to the library if it’s raining!
The library will host its next HPL After Dark event from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 28, on the lawn. The blues concert features the Bear Williams Trio, and while it’s geared toward adults, families are welcome.
Gary Kantor will perform his magic for the final installment of the popular Lunch on the Lawn series at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, in Burlington Park.
Dogs will enjoy a summer romp through KLM Park during Dog Days of Summer 2.0 from 10 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. Small dogs (under 25 pounds) can play the first two hours, larger dogs the second two.
The Hinsdale Hospital Foundation Junior Board will host the 70th annual ice cream social from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, in Burlington Park. In addition to complimentary ice cream, attendees will enjoy face painting, mini golf and other games, a jumpy castle, arts and crafts and more.
Enjoy an outdoor showing of “Migration” at the final Movies in the Park screening at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, at Robbins Park.
The Community House sponsors the ultimate hoops showdown with its 3-on-3 Tournament starting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17.
Third-graders through adults are invited to compete on more than 15 outdoor and indoor courts.
A relaxing dinner served al fresco at one several Hinsdale restaurants offering outdoor dining is the perfect end to a summer day — or a great start to a fun summer night.
Here’s to more summer fun!