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Tuesday, December 04, 2012
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Wonderland Express| Glencoe |
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Enjoy indoor and outdoor lighted displays, designer wreaths and trees, a replica English country train platform, and the Model Railroad Garden in seasonal decor.
Where: Chicago Botanic Garden - Glencoe
When: Call or visit the website for times.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Welcome to the Universe| Chicago |
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Visitors become space adventurers and set off on a journey to discover the Universe in a way never done before. Travel a billion light-years and back, fly through space, orbit the Moon, zoom into a canyon on Mars, and soar through the cosmic web where a million galaxies shower down. The experience was created utilizing real telescopic data and the best scientific imagery.
Where: Adler Planetarium
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $28 pass (includes admission); $22 kids 3-11
A Holiday Fantasea| Chicago |
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Multispecies holiday aquatic show features dolphins, beluga whales and a sea lion, accompanied by multicultural holiday music and festive backgrounds from around the world. The Oceanarium will be transformed with snow covered trees, rocks and twinkling lights. Special holiday costumed characters, including Santa, will make an appearance.
Where: John G. Shedd Aquarium
When: Call or visit the website for times
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $2 with purchase of a Shedd Pass (Passes are $26.95, $19.95 seniors and kids 3-11)
Toddler Tuesdays| Schaumburg |
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LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago will open early on the
second floor exclusively for toddlers and their parents.
Guests enjoy programming specially designed to engage the
youngest LEGO enthusiasts, including DUPLO play with earthquake
tables, LEGO soft brick builds,
LEGO city construction site play zone,
and4D movies. No
session Nov. 20.
Where: Legoland Discovery Center
When: 10 a.m.
Ages: Toddlers, Preschool
Cost: $14 parent and one child, $7 each additional child 3 and up
The Nutcracker| 60559 |
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Salt Creek performs at Hinsdale Central Auditorium, 55th and Grant Street, Hinsdale, at 1 p.m. Nov. 24 and 25. The Nov. 25 includes the Sugar Plum Party. They will perform at 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 8 at The Center for Performing Arts, One University Parkway, University Park. Performance at 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 15 and 2 p.m. Dec. 16 are at the North Shore Center for Performing Arts.
Where: Salt Creek Ballet
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Price varies by location. Check website for details.
Blue Man Group| Chicago |
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Watch men painted blue do unusual performance art and original slapstick comedy. It's fun to sit in the front, but remember to wear a plastic poncho to avoid the flying food and liquids. Buy tickets at the box office, online, via Ticketmaster or by calling (773) 348-4000.
Where: Blue Man Group at Briar Street Theatre
When: Check website for performance schedule.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $49-$69
A Christmas Carol| Chicago |
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The Goodman presents its annual production of the Dickens Christmas classic from Nov. 17-Dec. 29. Tickets can be purchased at the box office, by phone, or on the website.
Where: Goodman Theatre
When: Visit Web site for schedule.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Call for cost
