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Thursday, May 24, 2012

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XTREME BUGS

 | Brookfield

Walk along a winding trail and view gigantic animatronic bugs, plus more than 150 stationary insects, which will be part of six themed scenes. Guests can also see live creepy crawlies in Harry's Big Adventure: My Bug World! The interactive habitats feature several ecosystems to show how insects impact their surroundings, the environment, and human lives. Activities, including bug cooking demonstrations, cockroach races, a spider web climber, and other bug-themed entertainment is planned for guests throughout the summer.

Where: Brookfield Zoo
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $5, $3 kids and seniors, in addition to regular zoo admission

 

Sweet Home Chicago: The History of Chicago’s Candy-Making Capital

 | Elmhurst
FREE  

From Fannie May to Brach's Candies, Tootsie Rolls, Frango Mints, Lemonheads and more, Chicago has a tasty history of making candy loved the world over. Learn about Chicago's sweet history and how candy and the City of Chicago grew up together. May 11-Sept. 18.

Where: Elmhurst Historical Museum
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free

 

A Century of Girls Leading the Way

 | Oak Park

A special exhibit on the history of Girl Scouting, with special focus on Oak Park, River Forest, and Forest Park. Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Girl Scouts of the USA.

Where: Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free with admission

 

Household Jades of Qing Dynasty China

 | Elmhurst

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

 

Wizard of Oz

 | Oakbrook Terrace

Family friendly show also offers breakfast buffet with Wizard of Oz characters on April 28, May 12, 19, 26 and June 16. Performances run April 25-June 16. Regular performances are at 10 a.m. Wednesday through Saturday starting on April 25 (excludes May 2, May 5, June 6, June 7, June 13, June 14). There will be two performances at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. April 28, May 12, May 19, May 26 and June 16.

Where: Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $12

 

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