Community Corner
No School? No Problem: Grab-N-Go Kids Planner
Lots of things to do during the long President's Day weekend.
Glad you clicked on our new Grab & Go Kids Planner!
We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children. 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!
1. GARAGE BAND U ROCK CONCERT
Where/When: 1-3 p.m. Sunday at Billiards 8109 S Cass Ave, Darien.
Why Go: will end its winter semester with a live concert. The pre-teen and teen groups will perform, followed by the adult class.
Pricing: Free.
2. REACH FOR THE STARS
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Where/When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday at , 1501 Barnsdale Rd.
Why Go: The begins with a scavenger hunt within our solar system. Next is a 3-D puzzle of our solar system. Then travel out to the stars and make a planetarium of a constellation. Finally, make a model of the entire universe. Participants take their puzzle and planetarium home. For ages 9-12.
Pricing: $42.
3. PRESIDENTS' DAY OUT!
Where/When: 1-4 p.m. Monday at Greater LaGrange YMCA 1100 E 31st St.
Why Go: Not looking forward to another day off of school? Then drop them off at the and take some time for yourself. Your kids will be kept entertained with a variety of games, crafts and snacks that will have your kids begging you to bring them back the next day off.
Pricing: $8 for Y members, $12 for non-members.
4. ONE DAY CAMP
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Where/When: Monday at, 1501 Barnsdale Rd.
Why Go: , basketball, and floor hockey during the morning and a movie in the afternoon. Bring a sack lunch and water. Register early. For ages 7-12.
Pricing: $35.
5. CINDERELLA: A MUSICAL FAIRYTALE
Where/When: 3-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Hauser Jr. High Auditorium 65 Woodside Rd, Riverside.
Why Go: Riverside Children’s Theater Guild Presents : A Musical Fairytale.
Pricing: $8.
Still want more? You're in luck. This week, we offer a bonus suggestion!
6. LIVE PLAY: SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL
Where/When: Productions are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Feb. 17-19 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 20, at 3 p.m. in the Reber Center for the Performing Arts, Lyons Township High School North Campus, 100 S. Brainard Ave.
Why Go: A lively —how fun!
Pricing: Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children/seniors. LTHS students are $5 with school ID.
