Fourth of July Weekend Packed With Activities

If you are looking for fun and excitement over the Fourth of July weekend, you do not have to look far. Barrington is offering a wide array of events from Friday, July 1, through Monday, July 4, that are sure to please residents of all ages.

Most events will take place at the “Brat Tent” set up in the North Commuter Lot of the Metra Train station, 201 S. Spring St. Daytime admission is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost is $5 for kids 3 and older. Adults get in free. Admission includes unlimited access to all kids’ activities, a hot dog, chips and a bottle of water.  

Evening admission opens after 6 p.m. Adults pay $5, kids ages 14-17 pay $1, kids 13 and younger get in free.

The Barrington fireworks display and Fourth of July parade are free to all. 

Friday, July 1, 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., Barrington Brat Tent, 201 S. Spring St.

• All day: Crafts, games and more, presented by Lions, Breakfast and Noon Rotary Clubs of Barrington
• 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Fire truck slide with a special visit from Sparky the Fire Dog, presented by Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Hands-on activity with Learning Express, with a special visit from Elmo
• 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Trackless Train, presented by Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
• 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Design Your Own Summer Fun Bags (while supplies last), presented by Harris Barrington
• 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.: Od Tapo Imi. If you like Blue Man Group, you will like these guys! Presented by Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
• 1 to 7 p.m.: 32-foot rock-climbing wall/Eurobungee, presented by Pepsico Chicago
• 5 to 7 p.m.: Son’s of Bildor, presented by Rieke Office Interiors
• 6 to 7 p.m.: Tommy Hawk, presented by Harris Bank
• 8 to 11:30 p.m.: Exit 147, presented by Barrington Lions Club and Noon Rotary Club of Barrington

 Saturday, July 2, 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., Barrington Brat Tent, 201 S. Spring St.

• All day: Crafts, games and more, presented by Barrington Junior Women’s Club
• All day: Cutest Baby Contest, presented by Barrington Junior Women’s Club
• 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Trackless Train and fire truck slide, presented by Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Hands-on activity with Learning Express
• 11 a.m. to 3 pm.: Jacob’s Ladder, presented by Pepsico Chicago
• 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Puck Shot – take your best shot and win some prizes with Chicago Express Hockey
• Noon to 1 p.m.: Frank Birdsall, Entertainer Extraordinaire, presented by Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
• 1 to 7 p.m.: 32-foot rock-climbing wall/Eurobungee, presented by Pepsico Chicago
• 1 to 3 p.m.: Meet Chicago Hockey Express mascot Trax
• 2 to 3 p.m.: Scales and Tails, presented by Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
• 5 to 7 p.m.: Replay, presented by Pepper Construction
• 8 to 11:30 p.m.: Way Past Curfew, presented by Wickstrom Auto Group

 Sunday, July 3, 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., Barrington Brat Tent, 201 S. Spring St.

• Noon to 2 p.m.: Free bingo and prizes, presented by Barrington’s merchants
• 1 to 5 p.m.: Dog Tags/Jacob’s Ladder, presented by Pepsico Chicago
• 1 to 5 p.m.: Slot-Car Derby, presented by the Indian Guides and Indian Princess Programs of the Algonquin Longhouse
• 1 to 7 p.m.: Dragon Castle Obstacle Course, presented by Pepsico
• 2 to 6 p.m.: Young Upcoming Musicians, presented by Rockstar 101 and Grassroots
• 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.: Smokin’ Gunz, presented by Doering Landscape Company and Wells Fargo Advisors
• 9 p.m.: Barrington fireworks display on the Barrington High School lawn. Music by The Scott Wesley Band and Andy Spitson starts at 6:30 p.m. followed by fireworks. Presented by Barrington Bank & Trust Company

 Monday, July 4

• 7:30 a.m.: Run For the Arts. 10K run through Barrington Hills, and a 5K run/walk or 2K walk through Barrington. Proceeds benefit Barrington Cultural Commission
• 10 a.m.: Barrington Fourth of July Parade, downtown Barrington

For more information, visit www.barringtonparade.com, and www.barrington4thofjuly.com.