Upcoming Events

Feb 17, 2020 12:00 AM

Dragons Alive! The Science and Culture of Reptiles

Learn about the culture of dragons, then see 10 species of reptiles and lizards with dragon-like features. Read more

Chicago, Early Elementary, Family, Late Elementary, Nature, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Preschool, Toddlers

calendar - ongoing Dragons Alive Photo Courtesy of Build 4 Impact Inc.jpg

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Feb 17, 2020 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

JCC School's Out-Shedd Field Trip

Jewish Community Centers of Chicago

Students ages 5-11 can join the Jewish Community Centers of Chicago for a Presidents Day trip to Shedd Aquarium. Read more

Chicago, Day Off Camp, Early Elementary, Late Elementary, North/Northwest Suburbs, Presidents Day, Shedd Aquarium

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Feb 17, 2020 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

School's Out in Lincolnwood

Lincolnwood Parks & Recreation

Play games, craft masterpieces and take on fun challenges with friends. Read more

Day Off Camp, Early Elementary, Late Elementary, North/Northwest Suburbs, Presidents Day

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Feb 17, 2020

Castle

Chicago Children's Museum

Kids hold the power to play in a castle complete with secret tunnels, a rope bridge, tower, dungeon and more. Read more

Chicago, Chicago Children's Museum, Early Elementary, Family, Museums, Navy Pier, Preschool, Toddlers

CCM-Castle Photo Credit Chicago Childrens Museum.jpg

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Feb 17, 2020

Chuck Jones Season of Creativity Exhibit

Gail Borden Public Library

Learn about animation, visit Marvin the Martian’s space ship and Duck Dodgers Multi-Plane Photo Op. Read more

drawing, Early Elementary, Elgin, Family, Free, High school, Late Elementary, Libraries, Middle School, North/Northwest Suburbs, STEM, Tweens

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Feb 17, 2020

Imagine the Moon Sky Show

Adler Planetarium

Imagine the Moon sky show takes a closer look at humanity’s relationship with Earth’s nearest neighbor. Read more

Adler Planetarium, Chicago, Family, Moon

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Feb 17, 2020

Infinite Possibilities

Adler Planetarium

This installation shines a light on humanity’s fascination with the Moon throughout history, the exploration it inspires and the mysteries it still holds. Read more

Adler Planetarium, Chicago, Exhibit, Family, Moderate, Moon

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Feb 17, 2020

Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond

Kohl Children's Museum

In collaboration with WTTW, Kohl Children's Museum will debut an exhibit featuring Nature Cat designed to encourage children to explore the natural world. Read more

Early Elementary, Kohl Children's Museum, Late Elementary, Moderate, Nature, North/Northwest Suburbs, Northbrook/Glenview, Preschool

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Feb 17, 2020

Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center

History, Museums, North/Northwest Suburbs, Skokie, Women's History Month

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Feb 17, 2020

Remembering Dr. King: 1929-1968

Chicago History Museum

Walk through a gallery of key moments in Dr. King’s work and Civil Rights. Read more

Chicago, Exhibits, Family, Inexpensive, Lincoln Park, Museums

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Feb 17, 2020

The Princess and the Pea

Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences

Arts & culture, Family/All Ages, Lincolnshire, North/Northwest Suburbs, Theater

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Feb 17, 2020

Wired to Wear

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago

Wired to Wear is the first-ever exhibit dedicated to wearable technology. Read more

Chicago, Family, Moderate, Museum of Science and Industry, Teens, Tweens

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Feb 17, 2020 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Baby & Me

Kohl Children's Museum

Babies, Museums

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Feb 17, 2020 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Space Day Workshop

Swedish American Museum & Brunk Children's Museum of Immigration

Children in Kindergarten through fifth grade will explore the moon on President's Day through STEM experiments, stories, art and games. Read more

Chicago, Day Off Camp, Early Elementary, Late Elementary, Museums, Presidents Day

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