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World War II Tribute
Buckley Homestead is showing families what life was like in World War II. Just in time for the 67th anniversary of the end of the war in Europe. Read more...
Celebrate your un-birthday in Schaumburg
No matter your actual day for blowing out the candles, you can join in the fun at Schaumburg's "Everybody's Un-Birthday Party." Read more...
Elmhurst Historical Museum celebrates candy
Elmhurst Historical Museum kicks off a new exhibit about candy - and Chicago's connection to it. Read more...
Dance through bedtime stories with Hubbard Street
What moves would you and your kids bust in Harold and the Purple Crayon? What about Where the Wild Things Are? Find out at Hubbard Street Dance in this workshop that takes its cue from our favorite bedtime stories. Read more...
Catch fish off the McCormick Bridgehouse
It's called "Adopt a Fish," but really it's just a catch and release event. The catch is that it's happening at the McCormick Bridgehouse and Chicago River Museum. Read more...
Stages, Sights and Sounds kicks off 10 days of world theater
From Japanese puppetry to a female Lear to a highly physical Superman to an exploration of relationships along a wall to a postman opening packages and telling stories, this festival of international theater should create smiles for the whole family. Read more...
Extreme Mammals at the Field Museum
Mammals come (and came) in all shapes and sizes. The Field Museum's new exhibit introduces you to the breadth and variety of mammals you've probably never heard of. Read more...
