Free Family Expo showcases Barrington resources

Posted July 25, 2023 11:00 pm

Submitted by Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce

Attendees enjoy fun activities at the 2022 Family Expo in Citizens Park in Barrington. This year's expo is set for Aug. 19. Courtesy of Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce

The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a free Family Expo from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at Citizens Park, 511 N. Lake Zurich Road in Barrington.

The event will feature outdoor activities, giveaways, music and more. Parking is free, but attendees can also walk or bike to the event.

Event highlights include miniature therapy horses and therapy dogs, live Superhero characters, entertainment, a bounce house, face painting, outdoor music, food, and refreshments for purchase from local vendors, and nearly 50 booths showcasing business and community resources.

"This is a community event dedicated to connecting local families with the first-rate programs and resources available in the Barrington region," said BACC President/CEO Suzanne Corr.

"The expo is a family affair. There is entertainment and activities for all ages, booths showcasing local community resources and businesses, and much more. It's a great afternoon outing for the entire family."

Family Expo vendors include: Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital; Barrington Area Council of Governments; Barrington Area Council On Aging; Barrington Area Library; Barrington Back & Body; Barrington Bank & Trust Co., N.A.; Barrington Children's Choir; Barrington Youth & Family Services; Bredwell; Brightmont Academy; BStrong Together; Canlan Sports; Cultivate Behavioral Health and Education; Daily Herald Media Group; EverDry Waterproofing; Hart Dental; Heaven's Best Carpet Cleaning of Northern Illinois; Hiral Esthetics LLC; Humana; Jacobson and Tsou Orthodontics; Jovie Nannies and Sitters & College Tutors; Marvin's Toy Store; Mental Ease Services PLLC; Midwest Kernel Company; My Density Matters; Nak4 Orthodontics; National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Barrington Chapter; Noah's Ark Christian Academy; Nothing Bundt Cakes; Patrick A. Finn, LTD; Paws Chicago; The Presbyterian Church of Barrington; SOUL Harbour Ranch Animal Therapy Program; sweetgreen; Synergy Builders; The Den Fitness/Limitless Performance Chiropractic; The Orchard Evangelical Free Church; Yogasix Barrington; and Your Smile Studio, and more.

Family Expo event sponsors are: Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital; Barrington Bank & Trust Co., N.A.; Hart Dental; Synergy Builders; and the Barrington Park District.

For information, visit www.BarringtonChamber.com.

Attendees enjoy games and activities at the 2022 Family Expo in Citizens Park in Barrington. This year's event features a bounce house, face painting, outdoor music, refreshments, and nearly 50 booths showcasing business and community resources. Courtesy of Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce

Kids can meet superheroes at the Barrington Family Expo Aug. 19. Courtesy of Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce

The Barrington Family Expo will include SOUL Harbour Ranch miniature therapy horses. Courtesy of Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce

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