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Winter Holidays

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Fall in Love with Chicagoland’s Family Valentine’s Day Events

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Celebrate Valentine's Day 2025 with fun family events in Chicago and suburbs, including crafts, storytimes, dances, and free activities for all ages!
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Explore Black History with Your Family This Month in Chicagoland

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Celebrate Black History Month in Chicago with family-friendly events, exhibits, crafts and concerts honoring African American history and culture.
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Ring in the Lunar New Year with Chicagoland’s Best Family Events

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Celebrate Lunar New Year with these kid-friendly events in the city and surrounding suburbs.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events for Chicago Families

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In honor of the African-American activist, the city and suburbs of Chicago are offering exciting Martin Luther King Jr. Day events.
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Valentine’s Day Crafts Your Kids Will Love

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Share a little love by making one of these adorable crafts with your kids on Feb. 14.
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Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Kids

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Show your kids some extra love with these sweet ideas.
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Lunar New Year Guide for Chicagoland Families

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The holiday falls on Feb. 10, 2024.
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Ways to Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with Kids

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Here are some ideas to explain the significance of Martin Luther King Jr.'s impact to children.
At Home

Celebrate Presidents Day with These Children’s Books

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Teach the kids about the role of the U.S. President and how important it is with these books.
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Fun Ways to Celebrate Groundhog Day At Home

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Enjoy the tradition with these kid-friendly activities.
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