Summer 2008

Dads Get a Shot at Kicking a Field Goal at Soldier Field as Part of Father's Day Brunch

Local Parks Throughout the City Host Additional Festivities June 9-17


Release Date: 05/30/07


Soldier Field hosts its first Father’s Day Brunch to honor Chicago’s finest dads Sunday, June 17 at the Cadillac Club at the stadium, 1410 S. Museum Campus Dr.

The four-star brunch will be one of two times during the year when the Cadillac Club’s fine dining is open to the public. In addition to treating dad to a premium brunch, families will be welcomed onto the field to watch as all the dads get their chance at kicking a field goal.

Seating is available at either 9:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. Admission is $50 for adults, $25 for children ages 3-12, and free for children ages 3 and under. Reservations are only available by calling 312-235-7096.

Guests are asked to park in the north parking garage on the north side of the stadium and enter the Cadillac Club through the third floor entrance. For more information, call 312-235-7000 or visit www.soldierfield.net.

Father’s Day will also be celebrated in Chicago Park District facilities throughout the city including:

Saturday, June 9
Daddy/Daughter Dance
Washington Park, 5531 S. Martin Luther King Dr.
1 p.m.
Admission is $15 per couple.

Friday, June 15
Father’s Day Card Designing and Decoration
Sherwood Park, 5701 S. Shields Ave.
4 p.m.
Admission is free.

Friday, June 15
Daddy/Daughter Dance
Rainbow Beach & Park, 3111 E. 77th St.
6 p.m.
Admission is $10 per family.

Saturday, June 16
Father’s Day Bike Rally & Nature Ride
Northerly Island, 1400 S. Lynn White Drive
11 a.m.
Admission is free.

Saturday, June 16
Father’s Day Arts & Crafts
Pottawattomie Park, 7340 N. Rogers
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Admission is $5.

Saturday, June 16
Father’s Day Brunch
West Pullman Park, 401 W. 123rd Street
Noon – 3 p.m.
Admission is $7.

Saturday – Sunday, June 16 – 17
Artists of the Wall Festival
Loyola Park, 1230 W. Greenleaf
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
This annual festival offers the chance to re-paint the seawall at Pratt Pier. Families will enjoy live music, the lake and the original art being created on the seawall. Call the park at (773) 262-8605 for details on registering to paint a section of the seawall. Admission is free to the festival, but fee applies to paint a square.

Sunday, June 17
Father’s Day Basketball Tournament
Brainerd Park, 1246 W. 92nd St.
10 a.m.
Admission is free.

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