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Sunday, April 01, 2012
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Weather Wise| Hammond |
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Learn about the phenomenon that affects our lives from a guest speaker from the meteorology department at Valparaiso University. Fulfills most requirements for Boy Scouts' Weather Merit badge.
Where: Gibson Woods Nature Preserve
When: 1-3 p.m.
Ages: Tweens, Teens
Cost: Free
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
Storybook Square| Chicago |
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Navy Pier's Family Pavilion is transformed into a town filled with numerous interactive characters, live music, games and more. Watch Mother Goose and her friends act out our favorite stories, take family photos with Bonny Bunny (through April 8), and listen to The Chicken or the Egg Orchestra.
Where: Navy Pier
When: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m Friday-Saturday
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free
Self-Guided Family Tours, Compass Quest| Evanston |
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Families are encouraged to discover navigational tools, maps and prints in "Prints and the Pursuit of Knowledge" by using Block Museum's explorers kit, available for free checkout during public hours.
Where: Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free
JUF Book Buddies| Naperville |
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Celebrate Israel and Yom Ha'atzmaut (Israel's Independence Day) with a morning of family fun with stories, songs and crafts. For more information or to register, visit http://www.juf.org/book_buddies or call (312) 444-2844.
Where: Barnes and Noble Bookstore
When: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Ages: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Cost: Free; registration is encouraged
JUF Book Buddies| Vernon Hills |
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Celebrate Israel and Yom Ha'atzmaut (Israel's Independence Day) with a morning of family fun with stories, songs and crafts. For more information or to register, visit http://www.juf.org/book_buddies or call (312) 444-2844.
Where: Barnes and Noble Bookstore
When: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Ages: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family/All Ages
Cost: Free; registration is encouraged
JUF Book Buddies| Oak Park |
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Celebrate Israel and Yom Ha'atzmaut (Israel's Independence Day) an afternoon of family fun with stories, songs and crafts. For more information or to register, visit http://www.juf.org/book_buddies or call (312) 444-2844.
Where: Magic Tree Bookstore
When: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Ages: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary
Cost: Free; registration is encouraged
75th Celebration Party| Chicago |
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Family-friendly event to showcase many of American Science & Surplus's "greatest hits," along with classic toys, science kits, experiments, projects and school supplies. Plus, complimentary refreshments, treats for the kids, toy giveaways and contests.
Where: American Science & Surplus
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free















