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Bust a myth with MythBusters

Liz DeCarlo -
Do you get wetter if you walk in the rain or if you run? Can you really dodge a bullet? Now's your chance to bust some myths at the Museum of Science and Industry's new exhibit.
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Recycled robots

Caitlin Murray Giles -
Clean out your junk drawers. Make some robots.
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From the runway to your closet

Meredith Sinclair -
Meredith Sinclair has tips for spring styles - direct from the runway of New York Fashion Week.
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Junior Archaeology at Oriental Institute

Elizabeth Diffin -
At Junior Archaeologists, families with kids 5 and up will be assigned different trenches that correspond to the eras the museum covers, from pre-history until about 500 B.C. Then they'll get to dig, using authentic archaeological tools, and discover replicas of actual artifacts found in Megiddo, a site in ancient Israel, including items from Egypt, Mesopotamia and Persia.
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Adler After Dark

Meredith Sinclair -
The third Thursday of every month the Adler Planetarium stays open late - but only for grownups. Meredith Sinclair thinks this is a great event for ditching your kids and going on a date.
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A Second City show just for kids

Elizabeth Diffin -
Your kids get to shout out suggestions for the improvisers every Saturday morning.
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Happy Birthday Chicago!

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Chicago History Museum's celebration includes live entertainment and free admission to the museum to soak up history dating back to the wild onion days.
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Reptile Rampage at Wildlife Discovery Center

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Stop by Reptile Rampage to meet more than 150 animals, including rattlesnakes, crocodilians and tortoises.
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Celebrate St. Patrick at the Irish American Heritage Center

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Head to the St. PatrickÂ’s Festival, where thereÂ’s kid-appropriate music, high-stepping dance, food and childrenÂ’s activities.
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Rock on at Lizzadro Lapidary

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A new class at the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art gives an introduction to rocks and minerals, including how to make a basic mineral test kit and how to identify types of rock.
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