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Saturday, March 03, 2012
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Buds and Blossoms| Lisle |
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Children enter into the world of tree buds, discover different types and hunt for them in the garden.
Where: Morton Arboretum
When: 1-4 p.m. weekdays; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free with admission
Step into the Night| Oakbrook Terrace |
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Exhibit features native nocturnal animals and their adaptations for survival at night. Feel for your food, listen to your nocturnal neighbors, play in the bat cave, look for skunks and more.
Where: Lake View Nature Center
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday; Noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; Closed March 5
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free
Household Jades of Qing Dynasty China| Elmhurst |
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Features a selection of jades used at the table, in the studio and as personal adornment. Qing Dynasty China produced exceptional carving for a growing jade market.
Where: Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free with admission
Halloween Hayrides| Naperville |
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Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume (parents included) and come to Knoch Knolls Park or Seager Park. Each registered child ages 1-12 who checks in with the hayride coordinator will receive a Halloween goodie bag filled with treats and prizes. Bring your own food to cook over the bonfire or bring the fixings for s'mores. Hot chocolate and apple juice provided. Registration required. Oct. 20, 21 and 27.
Where: Naperville Park District
When: Visit the website for times
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $13, $9 resident, free kids under 1
Top Secret Agent Training| Oakbrook Terrace |
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Training includes fingerprinting, make-your-own spy kit, obstacle course and a meeting and snack with a real top secret agent. Register by Feb. 24.
Where: Oakbrook Terrace Park District
When: 2-4 p.m.
Ages: Elementary
Cost: $20, $15 resident
West Suburban Mothers of Multiples Kids Spring Resale| Oak Park |
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Includes gently worn baby, kids and maternity clothing, baby equipment, toys, games and more "kids' stuff."
Where: Oak Park Arms
When: 9 a.m.-noon
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $1
Meet WTTW's Maya & Miguel| River Forest |
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Meet and have your picture taken with WTTW Kids' stars Maya & Miguel. Coloring pages, snacks and a take home craft available for the first 50 kids.
Where: Whole Foods Market River Forest
When: 10 a.m.-noon
Ages: Toddlers, Elementary
Cost: Suggested $5 donation to Whole Planet Foundation
















