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SAT · JUN 6 · 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Shorewood First Ride & Bike Rodeo

Lake Bluff Elementary School· 1600 E Lake Bluff Blvd
3–12 · RSVP Required
FREEFamilies with Young KidsFamilies with Older KidsBudget Friendly
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Kids learn bike safety with fun races at Shorewood's annual event.

Part I

The details

About this event

The Shorewood First Ride & Bike Rodeo is a community favorite, offering a mix of education and entertainment for young cyclists. Hosted at the Atwater Elementary School West Playground, this event focuses on teaching essential bike safety skills using the "balance first" method for younger kids, while older children can enjoy engaging activities like relays and races.

Pre-registration is a must, as this free event is popular among Shorewood residents. It's a great opportunity for kids to gain confidence on their bikes and for parents to learn about traffic rules. With a focus on fun and safety, it's an ideal way to spend a Saturday with the family.

From the organizer

The Shorewood Recreation Department will again host this annual event, intended to encourage children’s bicycling skills and safety, at the Atwater Elementary School West Playground. First Ride: Children 3 and older will learn bike safety using the “balance first” method. Last check-in is at 11 a.m. Bike Rodeo: For children in Grades 2-6, this clinic will educate parents and children about bike safety and traffic rules, and will feature fun relays and races. Last check-in is at 1 p.m.
— Shorewood Recreation Department

Getting in

  • RSVP Required

  • Registration required — must sign up

Pro tips

  • Parents

    Bring a small snack and water for your child. The event runs until 3 PM, but there are no food vendors on-site, and kids might get hungry after the activities.

What's It Actually Like?

Energy3/5
ZenMosh Pit
Family ChaosChill
Craft BeerQueer
Loud

Who'll Be There

Parents with children aged 3-12, local residents of Shorewood, and community members interested in family activities and cycling safety.

How the Room Feels

Unpredictable volumeStanding room

What You'll Leave With

A new skill

Who It's For

Social style:
Small group (3–6)
Energy needed:
Light participation

Part II · The feel

How it feels

The details organizers don't always put in the description — pulled from the room, the crowd, and what people remember afterward.

The room

Volume varies a lot. Kids events and festivals swing from quiet to loud with little warning.

Unpredictable volumeStanding room

The crowd

Designed for 3–6 people. Good group-of-friends territory.

You'll leave with

A new skill

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