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Celebrate Casimir Pulaski Day with a tour of Polish Chicago
Make the most of Illinois' own pet holiday with a kid-friendly tour of the Milwaukee Avenue's "Polish Corridor," starting with a sweet treat at the famous Pasieka Bakery. Read more...
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum extends hours
Guests will now have an extra half-hour to explore the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, which had its biggest attendance year ever in 2010. Read more...
'Working' is great date night for mom and dad
"Working" is a thoroughly up-to-date play highlighting the dignity of work - or at any rate the dignity of all those who work. Read more...
Superhero month lifts off at Chicago Children's Museum
Chicago Children's Museum is the place to be this month, as it celebrates the superhero in each of us with fun activities every day. Read more...
Museum of Contemporary Art: Weird, maybe, but a blast for kids
When I told people I was taking my kids to the MCA, I got plenty of "Be ready for weird stuff." Sure, but it was such fun weird that we loved every minute of our visit. Read more...
Composite bats introduce danger on Little League baseball field
New rules on bats and more: Learn how to keep your slugger safe this spring. Read more...
Meet our Snow Daze photo contest winners
Earlier this month, we asked for your best blizzard photos for our monthly photo contest. Meet the cutest blizzard babes. Read more...
Judges say Chicago Parent rocks (and who are we to disagree?)
Well, we're just back from D.C. and we come with some hardware. Chicago Parent was named best parenting publication in America. Read more...
Your name could get you into the Willis Tower for free
Anybody named Patrick -- first, middle or last -- can get into the Skydeck for free all day on Saturday, March 12. Get the details! Read more...
Spring Break trips within driving distance of Chicago
A tour of Bronzeville for families
'Tornado Alley' roars onto the big screen at Museum of Science and Industry
The world premiere of Omnimax film "Tornado Alley" at MSI proves that when it comes to twisters, you haven't seen anything yet. Read more...
6 places to find lions and lambs this March in Chicago
In the spirit of that old adage, here's where to find both lions and lambs in Chicagoland this March. Read more...
Music Institute of Chicago opens its doors for a day of can't-miss family fun
The Music Institute of Chicago is throwing open the doors of its Nichols Concert Hall on March 19. Read more...
"Hair" good fun but not for families
The Tony Award-winning revival playing at the Oriental Theatre this month touches on important issues of the '60s, like war, racism, religion and unwed pregnancy. Read more...
5 Spring break destinations within driving distance of Chicago
Looking for spring break options that don't start with $1,000 in airfare? Try these regional hotspots intsead, each within a three-hour drive of Chicago. Read more...
African pups make their exhibit debut at Brookfield Zoo
The 10 wild African pups born at Brookfield Zoo last fall made their public debut this week. Read more...
Spring Break at the Adler: Two chances to win
New Blue Man show reinvents 20-year-old Chicago theater classic
Blue Man Group has reinvented itself again, embracing today's tech-obsessed kids while poking a little fun at them - and their parents - at the same time. Read more...
Adler Planetarium makes pitch for NASA space shuttle
Adler Planetarium is wooing NASA to bring one of the retiring space shuttles to Chicago. Read more...
Car seat changes keep babies rear-facing longer
The nation's top pediatricians now say kids should remain in a car seat until their second birthday. Read more...
Spring break in Chicago: 20 things to do
School's out for a few days - how will you spend them? We've got 20 ideas to get you started. Read more...
Chicago boy heads to Washington to advocate for epilepsy awareness, research
Twelve-year-old Chiagoan Johnathan Ramirez is headed to Washington, D.C., to tell lawmakers more needs to be done for epilepsy. Read more...
Body Worlds exhibit at MSI in Chicago is kid-friendly - for the right kind of kid
MSI's new Body Worlds exhibit is a fascinating tour of the human body. But is it kid-friendly? It depends on the kid - and the parent. Read more...
Olympian Kristi Yamaguchi talks about her new children's book in Chicago
On a stop in Chicago to promote her book, the former Olympian sat down to talk to Chicago Parent about being a mom, trying new things and the importance of early literacy. Read more...
