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Archives for February 2011
Association of Children’s Museums memberships
February 26, 2011 By
Considering a membership to one of the children’s museums? I strongly recommend it! The Association of Children’s Museums has a reciprocal program that allows you to visit any of 165 children’s museums nationwide. Each museums has it’s own membership benefits, so it can be difficult to choose which one to join. Below I’ve listed each […]
Chic-A-Go-Go
February 24, 2011 By
Chic-A-Go-Go – website Chic-A-Go-Go is a Chicago Cable Access dance show for kids of all ages. It’s hosted by Ratso (a puppet) and Miss Mia, and there are live performers, lots of music, and lots of dancing. Tapings are open to the public and require no tickets – just show up ready to dance. Location: […]
Big Monster Door
February 21, 2011 By
Big Monster Door ** This is really just a photo opportunity, but it was fun. This huge “door” is at Big Monster Toys, which is a toy design firm. Location: 21 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607 Days/hours: Any Admission: Free! Parking: Street parking We paid: Nothing! Our experience: The kids really loved it. Cooper […]
The Chicago Auto Show
February 17, 2011 By
Chicago Auto Show – website Location: McCormick Place, Lake Shore Drive at 23th Street, Chicago, IL 60616 Days/Hours: Friday, February 11 through Sunday, February 20, 2011 Open 10am – 10pm everyday (with box office closing at 9pm), except Sunday, February 20, when it closes at 8pm. Admission: $11 for adults, $7 for people 62 and […]
Birthday freebies for kids
February 8, 2011 By
Who doesn’t love free stuff? Here are some birthday freebies for kids: Baker’s Square – free slice of pie Baskin-Robbins – free scoop & coupon for $3 off an ice cream cake Ben & Jerry’s – free ice cream Betty Crocker – ecard & email coupon for a cake decorating item Blue Bell Boston Market […]
Kohl Children’s Museum
February 6, 2011 By
Kohl Children’s Museum – website Location: 2100 Patriot Boulevard, Glenview, IL 60026 Phone: 847-832-6600 Hours: Monday 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. (9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. June – Aug.) Tues. – Sat. 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday 12 – 5 p.m. Members Only 9 – 9:30 a.m. (Mon. – Sat.) Admission: $8.50 for children […]
