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Saturday, May 25, 2013
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Chicago Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony and Parade| Chicago |
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The wreath laying ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. at the Eternal Flame on Daley Plaza. The parade kicks off at noon and proceeds south on State Street from Wacker Street to Van Buren Street. Participants include many area high schools' Drum and Bugle Corps as well as many veterans groups.
Where: Daley Plaza - Chicago
When: Wreath Laying: 11 a.m. Parade: noon
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free
Barrington Art Festival| Barrington |
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Festival showcases the work of 140 juried artists, including young artists in the Youth Art Division. Live music, great food and fun art activities just for kids.
Where: Downtown Barrington - Barrington
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free admission and parking
Skokie Art Walk| downtown Skokie |
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The Art Walk showcases the works of talented professional and student artists in restaurants and businesses in downtown Skokie. Live activities held noon-5 p.m. May 18. Visitors are invited to pick up an Art Walk map; meet the artists; listen to roaming musicians; enjoy plein air artists paint outdoors; hear jazz musicians play in Memorial Park; and attend Open Mic Performances at Gorilla Tango/Skokie Theatre. Kids 3-16 can create their own art at three locations: Bughouse Studio, Lincoln Terrace Art Studio & Gallery and Mosaic Montessori/Early Childhood.
Where: along Oakton St. and Lincoln Ave. - downtown Skokie
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free
Exploration Station| Oak Park |
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Docents help children and others learn through interactive displays and games in the showrooms. New topics every month. September: "Traveling Seeds"; October: "Cone Bearing Plants"; November: "Fruits, The Seasonal Food Harvest"; December: "Eggs and the Conservatory Critters"; January: "Urban Wildlife"; February: "Chocolate"; March topic: "Survival in the Jungle"; April: "Carnivorous Plants"; May: "Water Works."
Where: Oak Park Conservatory
When: 10 a.m.-noon
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free
Dinosaur Petting Zoo| Chicago |
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Dinosaurs come to life in a fun, educational and imaginative performance. Audiences can feed, water and care for these puppet-like, prehistoric marvels.
Where: Millennium Park
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free
Vertical Viennese Dance Performance| Chicago |
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Viennese dancers go sky-high with vertical dance performances mixing art, sound, lights and adventurous aerial displays. The show takes inspiration from Vienna's modern music scene, Imperial heritage, iconic artist Gustav Klimt, indulgent food and wine scene, and the Viennese waltz.
Where: Navy Pier
When: 1-8:30 p.m.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free
Abraham Lincoln: Self-Made in America| Grayslake |
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The exhibition, created by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, explores the history of our 16th President, from his boyhood to his last years in office. Includes various family-friendly events.
Where: The Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free; donations appreciated
UEFA Champions League Viewing Party at DANK Haus| Chicago |
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Fans and families are invited to a Viewing Party on Saturday May 25 with the match projected on the big screen. The place will be filled with fans wearing FC Bayern and Dortmund jerseys as well as plenty of black, red and gold. Pretzels and landjäger available for purchase as well as beverages.
Where: DANK Haus German American Cultural Center
When: 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free
Family Field Day| Warrenville |
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Features canine and equestrian performances, tours,
nature-based kids' activities, antique tractor displays, a
bluegrass music stage and more.
Where: St. James Farm
When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free
StoryWalk trail| Glenview |
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Stroll along the path and read the story of "Duck on a Bike" by David Shannon.
Where: Little Bear Garden at Gallery Park
Ages: Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary
Cost: Free
















