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10 secretly educational things to do this summer in Chicago
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Educational experts say kids lose as much as six months of school-year progress during the summer break. And until America eventually caves and starts year-round schooling, it doesn't look like that three-month hiatus that is as magical as it can be maddening is going anywhere. So when it comes to summer learning, we're going with the puree-the-vegetables-in-the-pudding trick with these 10 things that are so much fun, your kids won't even realize they're educational.
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Family Fun Festival
Families can get outside, be active and learn about different cultures at this year's Family Fun Festival held June 13 - Aug. 21 at Millenium Park. Everyday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. kids and parents can enjoy music from the Wiggleworms of the Old Town School of Folk Music, a reading circle and family performances at the Family Fun Performance Stage. Then visit the Family Fun Activity Zone, where each week has a new cultural theme so kids can learn more about Chicago and the world.
