2012 July

"Kidza" once again brings music to younger crowd this weekend

Did you know the spittle bug can jump 115 times higher than its body length, or that the beaked whale can hold its breath for 85 minutes? For wild animals strength, speed, agility and endurance mean more than just medals: they are a matter of survival.

The best sites and apps to follow all the action in London and to cheer on Team USA.

The white tent at the Chicago Botanic Garden is filled with hundreds of live butterflies of various sizes and colorings. Don't miss your chance to see the beautiful new exhibit before it flutters away.

The International Children’s Film Festival brings your kids a taste of the world in doses they can handle: three to five minute movies.

July weekends offer lots of chances to see some beautiful sailboats from the end of Navy Pier.

Tired of the hand-cranked snow cone machines that take forever to chop up one cup? We tried out a new electric Snow Cone Maker that we just loved.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater uses outstanding voices, swift choreography, dynamic costumes and computer-animated graphics to bring the enchanted world of Belle and Beast to life.

Museum of Broadcast Communications doesn't offer much for children for the price.