Find things to do with kids in Chicago. Following are highlights of activities going on in the coming days and weeks. Visit our Calendar of Events to see full listings of daily events.
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7/7/2009
Creation Station: Color with Carrie Gundersdorf
Museum of Contemporary Art
On the MCA Plaza from 11 am - 2 pm
In the MCA sculpture garden from 5 - 7:30 pm
Visitors are invited to engage their creative sides at Summer Creation Stations, occurring each Tuesday at the Farmers Market and during Tuesdays on the Terrace. Each week guests may explore a different theme ...
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7/10/2009 to 7/12/2009
Irish Fest
Irish American Heritage Center
The Irish American Heritage Festival is a grand weekend which brings together thousands of Chicago’s families, celebrating the best in Irish music, dancing, food, and cultural exhibits–fun for the entire family.
There is music and festivities all weekend for the whole family. Check out the web ...
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7/11/2009
Chicago French Bastille Day
Lincoln Park High School @ Oz Park
Bastille Day is an annual French celebration marking the historic date (July 14th) of the end of monarchy in France. On July 11, all Chicagoans are invited to become French for a day and participate in this exciting celebration of the French language and culture. Come share Bastille Day festivities ...
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7/11/2009 to 7/12/2009
Kids Fest 2009
Commercial Park
The fourth annual Kids Fest 2009 is jammed packed with family fun. Facepainting, bounce houses, crafts, cookie decoration, ponies, petting zoo, climbing wall, non-stop stage performances. Proceeds to benefit improvements for Snowberry, Superior and Honore playlots.
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7/12/2009
Picnic in the Park
Oz Park
10:30 a.m.-noon. Join Bubbles Academy as we celebrate our families with music, creative movement, outdoor fun and lots of bubbles. FREE! At Oz Park near the Tin Man statue at Larrabee and Webster. Reserve your place today! E-mail bigbubble@bubblesacademy.com or call 312-944-7677.
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7/13/2009 to 7/17/2009
Real Pirates: Science and Sea
The Field Museum
Join us on a journey to uncover the stories and science of the Wyhdah, a slave ship turned pirate ship, which was home to numerous people from all over the world. Campers 11-14 years old will take part in numerous hands-on deck activities devoted to understanding the real experiences of pirates. Topics ...
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7/21/2009
Creation Station: Optical Illusions
Museum of Contemporary Art
On the MCA Plaza from 11 am - 2 pm and in the MCA sculpture garden from 5 - 7:30 pm.
FREE!
Visitors are invited to engage their creative sides at Summer Creation Stations, occurring each Tuesday at the Farmers Market and during Tuesdays on the Terrace. Each week guests may explore a different ...
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7/24/2009 to 7/26/2009
Disneys' A Christmas Carol Train Tour
Union Station
"DISNEY'S A CHRISTMAS CAROL" Train Tour rolls into Chicago July 24, offering visitors an exclusive 3D sneak peek from the movie as well as a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the making of the movie--with artifacts and character designs housed in real train cars. Amidst a winter wonderland with holiday decor ...
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7/25/2009
Cinderella's Ice Cream Ball
Emerald City at Apollo Theater
Emerald City's hit musical Cinderella was met with rave reviews and sold out houses
this past spring. The cast will return for this rare one-day only encore performance held at the Apollo Theater adjacent to the Taste of Lincoln Avenue street festival. Following the performance, all patrons will have ...
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