Best Family-Friendly Events This Week

Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the
week. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.

Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips—just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you!

• LEGO MANIA
Where/When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday at Walker Recreation Center, 7425 S. Wolf Road, Burr Ridge.
Why Go: Build, destroy, and build again, as big or as small as you like. This creative play program will also include lunch.
Pricing: $11 for residents, $14 for non-residents.

• EARLY CHILDHOOD SPRING BREAK CAMP
Where/When: 9-11:30 a.m. Monday at , 536 East Ave.
Why Go: A of games, activities, and sports Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Escapers will be required to wear play clothes and bring a water bottle to each class. Co-op with Western Springs. Age: 3-6 years
Pricing: $45.

• TODDLER TIME
Where/When: 10 a.m. Thursday at , 800 Chestnut St., Western Springs.
Why Go: Introduce your toddler aged 2-3 to early literacy story times. Early literacy skills help in building the foundation of reading for your child. This program works best if there is one adult with one toddler.
Pricing: $60 for residents; $75 for non-residents.

• TEXTING CONTEST
Where/When: 6:30-8:45 p.m. Friday at Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Road, Darien.
Why Go: R U All Thumbs? Prizes will be awarded.
Pricing: Free.

• DODGEBALL LEAGUE
Where/When: 7 p.m. Friday at , 1500 Walker St.
Why Go: Play with the some of the best teams in the state
Pricing: Free.