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Polar Adventure Days| Chicago |
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Families can enjoy winter activities and meet live animals. Activities may include ice carving demonstrations, live animals such as birds of prey, Siberian huskies, live entertainment from the Old Town School of Folk Music, arts and crafts table, and free snowshoe rental if weather conditions allow. First 500 visitors receive a Polar Adventure Day mug filled with hot chocolate. Dress for the outdoors. Call to confirm scheduled activities.
Where: Northerly Island
When: Noon-4 p.m.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free, $3 parking
Terrific Tales Story Time| Chicago |
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The Storybook Mom, Nili Yelin, reads to families and teaches the adults storytelling techniques to help promote literacy at home. Free snacks and book giveaway at the end of each session. Register at www.companies-that-care.org/tt-story-time.org.
Where: Kelly Library
When: 10-11 a.m. Jan. 19, Feb. 23, March 16
Ages: Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary
Cost: Free
Sweet Home Chicago: The History of America’s Candy Capital| Chicago |
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Exhibit includes numerous artifacts, photographs and other documentary items that tell the story of Chicago's iconic candy makers, including Snickers, Lemonheads, Butterfingers and Cracker Jack.
Where: Harold Washington Library Center
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free
Science Fair! Event| Palatine |
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Afternoon includes hands-on actvities, live science demonstrations and experiments for kids.
Where: Lakeshore Learning Store
When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free
