As the publisher of Macaroni KID Schaumburg, I'm always looking for ways to bring our community together—and what better way than sharing a meal and a little movement? That’s why I’m launching the BRUNNER Club: a simple way for families to meet up for Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner at local spots or parks, creating connections, trying new places, and just enjoying being out in our community.
How It Works |
Each BRUNNER Club meet-up will be casual, inclusive, and welcoming. I’ll be there with my kids, and anyone is invited to join! Whether you’re looking for an excuse to get out of the house, discover a new favorite restaurant, or simply be around other people in the community, this club is for you.
Even better? We’ll tie it into the Macaroni Marathon—because why not make it a chance to get moving, too? Before, during, or after our meal meet-ups, we’ll go for a walk at a local park, enjoying fresh air and extra steps toward an active, family-friendly lifestyle. We might have some crafts, a fun book to read aloud, or if there's a dish or snack you want to bring to share with the group feel free, too!
Event Schedule |
Here’s where you’ll find upcoming BRUNNER Club meet-up details! Keep checking back as we add new dates and locations, and you can find updates on our Facebook events pages and Social Media:
Upcoming Meet-ups:
Macaroni Marathon Kick Off
📅Saturday, May 31 at 10:30 AM-12:30 PM
📍 Location:
Merkle Cabin, Spring Valley Nature Center
🍽️ Meal: Snacks and Water or Juice
🚶 Walk: Before/During/After around Spring Valley
📅 Wednesday, June 4 at 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
📍 Location: Jen's Art, Gifts & Books and G's Candy Corner 15 Howard Ave, Roselle, IL 60172
🍽️ Meal: TBD
🚶 Walk: Before/During/After around Petal Plaza
📅 Monday, June 9 at 5:30-6:30 PM
📍 Location:
Chick Fil A Bloomingdale
🍽️ Meal: FREE Cookie or Ice Cream for Kids
🚶 Walk: Before @ 4:30 PM at Mallard Lake Forest Preserve entrance off of Schick Rd, west of Gary Ave.
📅 Wednesday, June 18 time TBD
📍 Location: TBD
🍽️ Meal: TBD
🚶 Walk: Before/During/After
📅 Monday, June 23 time TBD
📍 Location: TBD
🍽️ Meal: TBD
🚶 Walk: Before/During/After
📅 Wednesday, July 1 time TBD
📍 Location: TBD
🍽️ Meal: TBD
🚶 Walk: Before/During/After
📅 Sunday, July 6 time TBD
📍 Location: TBD
🍽️ Meal: TBD
🚶 Walk: Before/During/After
📅 Monday, July 21 at 9:00-10:00 AM
📍 Location:
Chick Fil A Bloomingdale
🍽️ Meal: FREE Hot/Iced Coffee for Parents
🚶 Walk: After @ 10:30 AM at Springfield Park 269 Springfield Dr, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
📅 Wednesday, June 30 time TBD
📍 Location: TBD
🍽️ Meal: TBD
🚶 Walk: Before/During/After
📅 Saturday, August 9 time TBD Macaroni Marathon Finale
📍 Location: TBD
🍽️ Meal: TBD
🚶 Walk: Before/During/After
Let's Collaborate |
We’d love to partner with local businesses to make BRUNNER Club even more special. Whether you own a café, restaurant, or event space—or just love supporting community-driven fun—there are endless ways to get involved. Opportunities include:
- Hosting a BRUNNER Club meet-up at your location
- Sponsoring coffee, donuts, lunch, or another treat for attendees
- Joining us for a park walk to meet families and connect
This is about community, connection, and creativity, and we can’t wait to see where it leads!
If you’re interested in collaborating, reach out to me at karit@macaronikid.com —we’d love to work with you!
Hey friends! At Macaroni KID Schaumburg, we're all about helping families stay active (and sane) by sharing a totally FREE calendar packed with kid-friendly events happening right here in our community. Because let’s be honest—sometimes the hardest part of parenting is figuring out what to do after snack time. Want to be in the know? Subscribe to my free weekly e-newsletter and you’ll get the event scoop, easy craft ideas (that won’t wreck your house), simple recipes, and fun giveaways delivered straight to your inbox. I'm a local mom-run publication—yep, I live here, work here, and am raising my wild bunch right alongside you. If you have a family-friendly business and want to connect with other local parents in Arlington Heights, Bloomingdale, Elk Grove, Hoffman Estates, Rolling Meadows, Roselle, Schaumburg, Streamwood, shoot me an email at karit@macaronikid.com! I’d love to chat about how we can share your awesome business with our readers.
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