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Saturday, February 16, 2013
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Discover Engineering| Rockford |
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Dozens of real engineers from local firms are setting up shop to give kids and adults hands-on experiences. Conquer fun challenges, meet local robotics teams, and more.
Where: Discovery Center Museum
When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free with admission
Artists and Authors: Jim Holstein| Chicago |
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Meet scientist Jim Holstein as he shares meteorite specimens from the museum's collection, then stop by the art studio to make a piece of art that is out of this world.
Where: Field Museum
When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free with admission
Black Creativity| Chicago |
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The longest-running exhibition of African-American art in the U.S. features more than 100 dynamic works of art from amateur and professional African-American artists from around the nation.
Where: Museum of Science and Industry
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free with museum admission
Charlie Brown and the Great Exhibit| Chicago |
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Exhibit explores Schulz's personal history and his role as the sole inspiration and artistic talent behind Peanuts and its unique cast of characters. Through original cartoons, reproductions and related Peanuts ephemera, guests see how characters were developed and evolved. Schulz's Santa Rosa, Calif. studio, recreated for the first time, allows for a deeper look into his work and life. Kids and families have a chance to exercise their own Schultz-like creativity with activities like making a zoetrope.
Where: Museum of Science and Industry
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $5, $3 kids 3-11, plus admission
Nature Strollers!| Chicago |
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Bring the stroller along to explore the exhibits, then let the little ones get hands-on experience as they explore and discover nature during a 20-minute playgroup. Jan. 16, Feb. 20, March 20, April 17.
Where: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
When: 9-9:45 a.m.
Ages: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Cost: $10 pair, $5 member pair; $5 additional child
Dissection Workshop: Have a Heart| Sycamore |
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Pig hearts are very similar to the human heart in structure, size, and function. Kids under 12 must have adult present. July 15 and Aug. 10.
Where: Midwest Museum of Natural History
When: 1:30-3 p.m.
Ages: Elementary, Tweens, Teens
Cost: $16, $14 members; $5 adults
The Three Little Pigs| Chicago |
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Chicago Kids Company performs the classic tale from Feb. 6-April 12.
Where: Beverly Arts Center
When: 10:30 a.m. weekdays; 1 p.m. Saturday March 23.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $12
Super Heroes Weekend| Schaumburg |
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Activities include: an epic battle of good vs. evil as heroes join forces to save MINILAND from an invasion of criminal villains; a hero-themed costume contest; a super hero scavenger hunt for a chance to win four free annual passes; build your own crime-fighting super hero; creative building challenges for a chance to win prizes; and more.
Where: Legoland Discovery Center
When: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-Monday.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $20
Bully Goat Gruff meet the Ugly Duckling| Lombard |
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Professor McBumble's group of traveling actor's teach the lesson's of Anti-Bullying by using fairtales as their backdrop. Performances run from Jan. 23-May 3 at various locations. Check website for dates and location schedule.
Where: AlphaBet Soup Productions
When: 10:30 a.m.
Cost: Call for cost.
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
