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Trailblazers Summer Premiere

when: Aug 18, 2017 at 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

where: West Town, Vittum Theater, 1012 N. Noble St. , Chicago, Il

cost: Free

ages: All ages

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In addition to creating original performances throughout the year, 25 Chicago youth will take part in ASC Trailblazers Summer Camp, thanks to a grant from the city’s Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS). During this free 8-week camp, young artists will also participate in field trips, swimming, outdoor activities and movie days, as well as making new friends and having fun! They’re inviting you to watch as summer camp artists and professional mentors take the stage with an original show. Previous productions have touched upon bullying, technology, terminal illness, mental health and healing, media, and gun violence. Youth and mentors collaborate on all aspects of the show, from performance to production roles.

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Messy Day at the Lake County JCC

when: Apr 21 at 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

where: Lake County JCC, 23280 N. Old McHenry Rd., Lake Zurich, Il

cost: Free

ages: 2-8

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Animal Secrets at Kohl Children’s Museum

when: Mar 20, 2018 - Aug 26 at Mon., 9:30 a.m.-noon; Tues.-Sat., 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.

where: Kohl Children's Museum, 2100 Patriot Boulevard, Glenview, Il

cost: $12; free for infants 12 months & under

ages: All ages

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Ping Tom Park Earth Day Clean-Up

when: Apr 21 at 9 a.m.-noon

where: Chinatown, Ping Tom Park, 300 W. 19th St., Chicago, Il

cost: Free

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Butterfly Release at Peggy Notebaert

when: Jan 1, 2016 - Dec 31 at 2 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.

where: Lincoln Park, Peggy Notebaert Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, Il

cost: $9/adults; $6/ages 3-12; free for ages 2 & under

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when: Mar 10, 2018 - Apr 30 at Mon.-Fri.., 11 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-midnight

where: West Loop, Punch Bowl Social , 310 N. Green St., Chicago, Il

ages: All ages

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when: Feb 22, 2018 - May 5 at Showtimes vary, check website

where: Beverly, Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St., Chicago, Il

cost: $12/person

ages: 2-8

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Restoration Work Day at Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie

when: Apr 21 at 9 a.m.-noon

where: Kent Fuller Air Station, 2400 Compass Rd., Glenview, Il

cost: Free

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when: Sep 19, 2016 - Dec 31 at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

where: Kohl Children's Museum, 2100 Patriot Blvd., Glenview, Il

cost: $12/adults & children, $11/seniors, free for ages 12 months & under

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Emerald City Theatre’s KNUFFLE BUNNY: A CAUTIONARY MUSICAL

when: Mar 16, 2018 - May 27 at Times vary, check schedule

where: Lincoln Park, Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, Il

cost: $19+

ages: 3+

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Music with Nicole at Gather

when: every Saturday at Sat., 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m.

where: Gather, 02 Davis St., Evanston, Il

cost: Free

ages: All ages

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Storytown Improv

when: every Saturday at Sat., 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

where: Lakeview, Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, Il

cost: $10

ages: 3-10 & their whole family

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when: every Saturday at Sat., 9 a.m.-10 a.m.

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cost: $15

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Michael’s Museum at Chicago Children’s Museum

when: Jan 1, 2018 - Dec 31 at Mon.-Wed., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Beginner’s Art Studio Drop-In at Wonder Works

when: Jan 1, 2017 - Dec 31 at Mon. & Wed-Sat 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sun. 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

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when: Jan 18, 2018 - Jun 17 at Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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cost: Free with basic admission

ages: All ages

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when: Sep 2, 2016 - Dec 31 at Fri.-Sun., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.

where: Museum Campus, Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, Il

cost: $55.95/ages 12 & up, $46.95ages/7-11, $20/members

ages: 10+

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ages: All ages

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when: May 17, 2017 - Dec 31 at Mon., 11 a.m.; Wed., 3:30 p.m.

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