Birthdays
The biggest parenting trends you'll see in 2019
Make room for audiobooks, elderberries and oat milk! Read more
What kids really want at their birthday party
Over-the-top cakes and decorations aren't high on kids' wish lists for the perfect party, but time for laugher is Read more
7 common birthday party mistakes parents can avoid
A lot of heart and soul goes into planning parties, but there are a few things parents might overlook. Read more
Fun birthday party ideas with a splash of learning
Party ideas that bust out of the typical birthday-party box for all girls and boys Read more
5 Pinterest-worthy birthday parties on a Dollar Store budget
Ideas to throw a fun seasonally on trend and gender fall birthday party Read more
4 unexpected birthday parties on the North Shore
Options off the beaten path that will wow the little party-goers. Read more
7 simple ways to save money planning a kid's birthday party
Stretch your dollar and throw a bash! Read more
Gift ideas for spring party season
Birthdays, baby showers, Mother's Day? There's a gift for that. Read more
5 gender-neutral summer birthday party ideas
Hand's down, summer is the best time to have a birthday. Read more
3 stay-at-home birthday parties kids will love
Don't have the time or money for a bouncy house or theme park birthday party this year? Check out these home party ideas that kids of all ages will love. Read more
What you need to know about hiring party entertainers in Chicago
Chicago party entertainers share their best tips for making your child's birthday a huge success Read more
Birthday parties aren't what they used to be
Time was, birthdays meant cake, ice cream, maybe a pinata. But today's parties are sometimes more circus than celebration. Read more
9 ways to survive your baby's first birthday party
Next to the birth of a child, one of the most highly anticipated events on a familys calendar is a childs first birthday. Here are 9 ways to get the most out of yours. Read more
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Go, Dog. Go!
Come and play with MC Dog and her friends in a play adapted from the beloved children’s book. Read more
Feb 19, 2019
Frederick Douglass Agitator
Highlights from speeches and essays of Frederick Douglass. Read more
Feb 19, 2019
Purchased Lives: The American Slave Trade from 1808 to 1865
The exhibition reveals slavery’s machinations and widespread persistence in America, long after the importation of slaves was made illegal. Read more
Feb 19, 2019
