Website: The Chicago Children’s Theatre – The Elephant & The Whale Location: The Ruth Page Center for Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn Street, Chicago Phone: 773-227-0180 Dates and times: April 10- May 26, 2013 Tuesdays at 10:00 am Wednesdays at 10:00 am & Noon Thursdays & Fridays at 10:00 am & 6:30 pm Saturdays at 11:00 am & 6:30…
Just Peachy Photography Cutest Kid Contest 2013
Got a cute kid? Just Peachy Photography is now accepting entries for their 2013 Cutest Kid Contest. Children between 2 months and 5 years can be entered, but each family is only allowed one entry so even if you have several adorable kids you’ll have to pick just one this time. Entries will be accepted…
Earth Day Events – 2013
Celebrate Earth Day with fun events and activities. Call or visit the website prior to attending to verify information. Great Cloth Diaper Change - see website for locations Saturday, April 20. Times may vary by location; diaper change happens at 11:00 am. FREE Cloth diaper change that occurs worldwide. Event details will vary by location. Community…
Sesame Street Live Arriving in Chicago (and Free Printable Activities)
Sunny days, sweeping the clouds away… If you’ve got a kid (or been a kid!) I’m sure you know that song. It’s hard not to love Sesame Street. That’s why I’m super excited about this… Sesame Street Live will be in the Chicago area at the Rosemont Theatre in Rosemont Thursday, May 2 through Sunday, May…
Super Saturday: Couponing Class & Business Expo
Jill Cataldo, the Super Coupon Queen, is coming to Crystal Lake to present her Super Couponing class. In addition to the class there will also be craft and business vendors so you can shop, and there will be raffles and gift bags. For more information about Jill Cataldo, visit her site JillCataldo.com, and for a…
Legoland Star Wars Miniland (& Giveaway)
We recently had the opportunity to attend a media preview of the new Star Wars Miniland at the Legoland Discovery Center. We started out our evening with a visit to the Miniland, which has been invaded by Star Wars characters and vehicles. Grab a scavenger hunt list and find each of the characters listed for…
CafePress Giveaway
CafePress has always been one of my favorite sites to find interesting t-shirts. They offer just about any kind of t-shirt you want and you can even design your own. In addition to shirts, they also sell bags, case for electronics, stickers, stationery, and lots more. I browsed around for quite a while and one…
Alice In Wonderland at the Marriott Theatre
Marriott Theatre Website Location: Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire Phone: 847-634-0200 Dates: March 14-May 18, 2013 See the full schedule on the Marriott Theatre website. Performances are some Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays; and all Fridays & Saturdays (except April 4 & 5). All performances are at 10:00 am Admission: $15 a ticket Parking: There is free parking in the attached lot….
Overnight Getaways: Fun Spots Within 100 Miles of Chicago
There’s still snow on the ground outside my house, but my son’s school calendar insists spring break is next week. If you’re looking for a fun way to kick off the start of Spring, or planning ahead for summer, here are some great family-friendly places for overnight getaways. Click on the name of each place…
Wildlife Explorer and Gardening Made Easy
It’s Spring and the weather will be getting warmer soon (I hope!) and I’m always looking for fun stuff to do in the yard with the kids. Here are two great deals to help take advantage of this nice days – one for your kid(s) and one for you! Order both and you’ll have something…
