Bluey’s Big Play

April 31-May 1/SPRINGFIELD – 6-7 p.m. at the UIS Performing Arts Center. When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. This new theatrical adaptation of the children’s TV series has new music and was written by Bluey creator Joe Brumm. Last about 50 minutes with no intermission. Tickets start at $33 and may be found at https://uispac.com/blueys-big-play/

National Crappie League Tournament

May 3-4/CARLYLE – 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. From the everyday/ weekend angler to the seasoned pro, where all have a chance to compete at the National Championship on their level. All legal waters on Carlyle Lake! The tournament meeting will take place on May 3, 2024 at the Mariners Village Resort. Weigh In will be at the Dam West Boat Ramp – 5 Marine Rd. For more information, visit https://nationalcrappieleague.com/2024-carlyle-lake-div-1/

Art In Wilder Park

May 4-5/ELMHURST – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  The first outdoor festival in the region each year, Discoverable on the weekend of the 27th Annual Art in Wilder Park in 2024 will be a newly commissioned public art installation of life-sized monsters drawn by cartoonist Dave Pryor inspired by children’s drawings. Admission is free and open to the public. More than 100 booths of artists selling paintings, one-of-a-kind jewelry,  sculptures, ceramics, prints, fiber arts and mouth watering treats local food venders. A scavenger hunt and hands-on activities for the kids. For more information, visit https://elmhurstartmuseum.org/events/art%20in%20wilder%20park%202024