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Big Bird at the Adler Planetarium

October 22, 2008

Although the Adler Planetarium is a world-class resource, I don't usually recommend it for an outing with preschoolers because most of the exhibits seem to be geared towards an older crowd. But when I found out that Big Bird was at Adler, I had to tell you about it. One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure is currently being shown in the Definiti Space  Read more...

Mark Your Calendar for the Chicago International Children's Film Festival

October 03, 2008

One of the benefits of raising a family in Chicago is the opportunity to take advantage of some of the one-of-a-kind events that take place in our culturally diverse city. One good example is The Chicago International Children's Film Festival (CICFF) which comes to town later this month. The CICFF is North America's largest film festival devoted to films for and by kids. This year's  Read more...

Calling All Mermaids!

August 20, 2008

Do you have a preschooler who knows all of the words to Disney's The Little Mermaid by heart? I sure do. My daughter Ellie is a big fan of Ariel and her friends Flounder and Sebastian. She was hoping to name our new baby Ariel if she was a girl (thank goodness we are having a boy rather than a baby mermaid). I wanted to tell you about a fun event for the little mermaids in  Read more...

Getting Away Without Going Away

July 16, 2008

Are you vacation-less this summer? Have busy schedules, a tough economy and limited motivation to haul your little ones across country conspired to keep you at home? If so, you are not alone. This trend is so popular that is has earned its own name ?'staycations. If you are bummed about your lack of vacation and feeling like you need an escape from your everyday routine,  Read more...

Free Movies! Free Movies!

June 27, 2008

Free (or nearly free) movies are available everywhere in Chicago this summer. Check out the following options and pick one to put on your family calendar you don't want to miss these opportunities for free family fun. Movies in the Park. My love for the Chicago Park District is no Secret and one of my favorite CPD offerings is the Movies in the Park series. Pack a dinner,  Read more...

The Chicago Park District: What's Not to Love?

June 12, 2008

Since we are amongst friends, I am going to share my number one Chicago parenting resource secret. Come closer. Promise not to tell everyone you know? The Chicago Park District is hands-down the best place to go for quality, affordable children's programming in the city. Surprised? But wait, you do need to know a few tips to make the Chicago Park District work for your family.  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in chicago

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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