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Tips on when to go and what corner to stand on. Read more...
Alena Murguia looks at Chicago Kids Company, DePaul and Lifeline. Read more...

What to do with those old Jack-o-lanterns? Head to the Discovery Center in Rockford to catapult them, of course! Read more...
If your Tupperware collection too often doubles as a drum set, A Paragon of Percussion hits just the right note. Bienen School of Music students demonstrate the booming world of percussion and showcase the unusual rhythmic sounds they can make. Read more...

"Music Play For Folks of All Stripes" is Gill's sixth recording for young children. And you four chances to catch him in the Chicago area before Thanksgiving! Read more...

A new traveling exhibit brings the Peanuts characters to the Discovery Center through Jan. 8. Read more...

Wanna take your family to the Mag Mile lighting ceremony on Nov. 19 but feel it might be too overwhelming? We have insider tips on when to arrive, where to sit, and even where to warm up and find a restroom. Read more...

Merdith Sinclair reviews Chicago Cut in this month's installment of Ditch the Kids. Read more...

Kidsworks Touring Theatre and the Museum of Science and Industry each have two great events to learn how to celebrate in any language. Read more...

Before you tuck into your turkey and stuffing, do a good—and uncommon—deed. Families can help Brookfield Zoo keepers feed some of the Children's Zoo animals, including goats, cows, horses and llamas. Read more...
The legendary Chicago Toy & Game Fair comes back to Navy Pier Nov. 19 and 20. See the latest toys and watch demonstrations. It's an extravaganza of play. Read more...

Chicago Children's Theatre delves into the stories behind the story of the ever darkening room in Goodnight Moon. Read more...