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Monday, February 18, 2013
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President's Day Weekend at the Farm| Lake Villa |
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Kids can play in the straw maze, take a 30-minute hayride through the snowy fields, visit with the horses and check out the new Scottish Highland bull calves who were born in early January.
Where: Susanna Farms
When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $2; $5 hayride
Kid's Cooking Class: Learn to Make a French Log Cake| Lisle |
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Kids create a decadent chocolate log cake, made of yellow sponge cake filled with chocolate cream and topped with chocolate butter cream. Meringue mushrooms and edible decorations will complete the delicious creation. Participants earn a Chocoholic Certificate and take home a chef hat and recipe.
Where: Morton Arboretum
When: 11 a.m., 12:45 and 2:30 p.m.
Ages: Elementary
Cost: $30, $22 member
Owl Family Adventure| Lisle |
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Experts from SOAR (Save Our American Raptors) talk about their owls. After the presentation, dissect owl pellets and make a craft to take home.
Where: Morton Arboretum
When: 1-2:30 p.m.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $17, $10 members
Gnome Hunt| Lisle |
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Search for gnomes in the Children's Garden using your best "I Spy" skills. Checklist provided.
Where: Morton Arboretum
When: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ages: Preschool, Elementary
Cost: Free with admission
Build a Succulent Garden| Oak Park |
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Learn the basics about cacti and succulents and see how simple they are to grow and nurture. Please register one week in advance.
Where: Oak Park Conservatory
When: 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Ages: Elementary
Cost: $37, $25 resident
Black Bear Exhibit| Oakbrook Terrace |
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Feature the black bear and its adaptations for survival in the forest. Crawl into the bear's den, compare your senses to that of the black bear, feel his fur, come face to face with a black bear mount and more.
Where: Lake View Nature Center
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free
Nature Fun at Trailside Museum| River Forest |
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Families drop in for nature-related crafts and educational activities.
Where: Trailside Museum of Natural History
When: 1-2:30 p.m.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free
School’s Day Out – Breaking the Code| Naperville |
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Discover the hidden symbols on currency, go undercover to learn the secrets used by spies throughout history and write your own secret messages using codes and invisible ink. Take our spy challenge to test your espionage skills.
Where: Naper Settlement
When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Ages: Elementary
Cost: $45 (includes snack and supplies)
James & the Giant Peach| St. Charles |
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Performances run from Feb. 17-March 10.
Where: Steel Beam Children's Theatre
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $15, $10 kids
Start With A Sketch Exhibition| Geneva |
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Exhibition highlighting the culture of illustration through the talented cartoonists, illustrators and voice actors connected to the Geneva community. Features well-known artists such as Daws Butler, the voice of Yogi Bear and many Hanna Barbera characters, along with Chester Gould, creator of the Dick Tracy comic strip.
Where: Geneva History Center
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Donations accepted
















