 Stingray Touch John G. Shedd Aquarium Through September 2 Kids will get a thrill with the opportunity to not only see these gentle creatures up close, but to also touch and feel these gliding animals. Read more |
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 Butterflies & Blooms Chicago Botanic Garden May 25 - September 2 Immerse yourself in a habitat filled with hundreds of live butterflies, with species from Illinois to Africa. Read more |
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 Cirque Shanghai: Dragon’s Thunder Navy Pier’s Pepsi Skyline Stage May 22 - September 2 This spectacle features performers direct from China who are leaders in their craft of tumbling, juggling, balancing and more. Read more |
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Dinosaurs Alive at Brookfield Zoo
Tyrannosaurus Rex and twenty-three of his ferocious friends are BIGGER and BADDER than ever -- with scary eyes, claws, teeth and now -- Dinos with feathers! Come see the newest life-like, life-sized animatronic dinosaurs at Dinosaurs Alive presented by Dominick's and only at Brookfield Zoo. Now through October 27th. |
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April 12, 2013Chicago Area Train Themed Restaurants
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January 09, 2013Chicago Area Indoor Waterparks
Pack up your kids and drive less than 2 hours to these local indoor water parks, and make a weekend of it!
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