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The Library, Science Night, Acrobats and More
Here are our top picks for kid-friendly events for this 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 information on the best family activities or events for the week.
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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!
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Grab your kids and go have some fun.
Family Best Bets of the Week
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Where/When: , 2 - 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 12.
Why Go?: Magician, juggler & comedian, face painting, free Culver's frozen custard sundaes, meet and greet Martha from the series Martha Speaks.
Pricing: Free.
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Where/When: , Friday, Feb. 11.
Why Go?: Have some fun with science.
Pricing: Free.
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Where/When: James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, College of Lake County - Grayslake Campus, 19351 W. Washington St., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 12.
Why Go?: Watch breathtaking acrobatics, see vibrant costumes, amazing theatrics and time-honored traditional Chinese dance performances.
Pricing: $33, $26, $22 for general admission; $31, $26, $22 for seniors, staff, alumni; $16 for CLC students; $13 for children under 12.
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Where/When: , 10 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 12.
Why Go?: Stories, crafts, songs and fun with your children and Carol.
Pricing: Free.
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Where/When: , 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 13.
Why Go?: Quality time with your family during open gym from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and open swim from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Pricing: Free for YMCA Members.
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Where/When: , Cuba Marsh in Barrington and Prairie Wolf near Lake Forest and Deerfield, 9 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 12.
Why Go?: Join other volunteers in helping to save some of Lake County's natural areas. Families are welcome. Visit www.LCFPD.org/restoration for site information, meeting place and what to do if the weather is questionable.
Pricing: Free.
Do you have an activity to add to our list? Tell us in the comments.
