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Get Out: Treat Mom Right This Weekend

Our weekly guide to fun around Oswego.

This weekend is for celebrating Mom. Take your family out for a lovely brunch or spend some family time on Saturday – our recommendations vary from a bowling fundraiser to wine tasting. Hope your weekend allows for some family time.

BEST BETS OF THE WEEK

Where/When: Parkside Lanes, 34W185 Montgomery Road, Aurora, 3 p.m. Saturday
Why Go
: Enjoy bowling while raising money for a sweet 5-year-old in need of an upgraded wheelchair. Wonderful raffle prizes too.
Pricing:
$30 per bowler includes bowling, pizza, raffles and more.

• WINE ON THE FOX

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Where/When: , 65 N. Harrison St; Sat., 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday
Why Go
: “Sample award-winning Illinois wines while enjoying live entertainment and delicious local fare.”
Pricing:
Admission is free. Winetasting wristbands are $10 and include five tastings and a souvenir glass.

Where/When: , 72 Polk St; Sat., 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday
Why Go
: It’s that time of year. The Hilltop Gardeners Club wants to help brighten up your garden and home with a variety of flowers.
Pricing:
Free to browse and enjoy.

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Where/When: 113 S. 3rd St., Geneva; Friday 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Why Go: Original oil pastel paintings by 22 artists on display and for sale. The opening on Friday coincides with the First Friday Gallery Walk in downtown Geneva.
Pricing:
Free to browse and enjoy.

• OSWEGO PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PUPPET SHOW

Where/When: 976 State Route 25, Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
Why go: "Join the award-winning Outrageous Puppeteerian Crew this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. for a night of fun! The show is perfect for those young, old and all ages in between."
Pricing: Tickets are $8. Kids 3 and under get in free.

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCHES (RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED)

Where/When: 4092 Route 71, Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
What’s Included:
Extensive buffet including carving station, omelets station, desserts and more. Specials on mimosas and Bloody Mary’s. 
Pricing:
Adults $14, Children $7, Under 4 years old are free

• PEARCE’S AT FOX BEND

Where/When: 3516 Route 34, Sun 10:30 a.m. or 12:45 p.m.
What’s Included:
Breakfast & Lunch Stations, Kid friendly options, Drink specials
Pricing:
Adults $23.95, Kids under 10 $11.95, Under 3 years old are free

SCITECH MUSEUM        

Where/When: 18 W. Benton St., Aurora, Sunday 11 a.m.
What’s Included
: Brunch, Science Show at 1 p.m., Museum open to explore until 4 p.m.
Pricing:
Adults $40, Children $25, Under 3 years old are free

 

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