The best family and children's events 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.

WHAT'S HOT THIS MONTH

5/3/2008 to 5/4/2008 Snakes, Lizards and More Notebaert Nature Museum 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eyelid-shedding snakes, blue-tongued skinks, lumpy frogs and slippery salamanders - meet these plus more up-close as members of the Chicago Herpetological Society display their reptiles and amphibians. Learn about frogs, snakes, and toads' specialized anatomies and behaviors during ... 5/3/2008 Mayor Daley's Kids and Kites Festival Museum of Science and Industry Saturday, May 3 on the front lawn of the Museum of Science and Industry, 57th Street and Lake Shore Drive. 10 am to 3 pm. If the kids don't have a kite let alone know how to fly one, don't worry. The Mayor's Office of Special Events will provide free kits for children to design and create their own ... 5/10/2008 Family Day: Experimental Station Museum of Contemporary Art 11 am to 3 pm. May’s Family Day welcomes families to experiment with alternate art forms. Guests can create experimental sculptures and the Chicago Humanities Festival hosts a mask-making station. Acclaimed author Blue Balliett will read from her latest book, The Calder Game and refreshments will ... 5/11/2008 Mother’s Day Brunch at Brookfield Zoo Brookfield Zoo Need a way to show that special lady in your life how much she means to you this Mother’s Day? Treat Mom, Grandma, or any other loved one to a spectacular brunch at Brookfield Zoo’s Discovery Center. Seatings are offered at 11:00 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Afterwards, spend the remainder of the day enjoying ... 5/17/2008 to 5/18/2008 Chicago Green Festival Navy Pier Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday 11am-6pm. Celebrating what’s working in our communities, green festival showcases more than 350 diverse local and national green businesses displaying and selling eco-friendly, fair trade and sustainable products. More than 150 visionary speakers appear for standing-room-only ... 5/31/2008 Fourth Annual Chi-Town STA-BIL Kruze & Car Show Soldier Field South Lot Hundreds of classic cars, including the featured Ford Mustang collection, are revving up their engines in excitement and anticipation for the Fourth Annual Chi-Town STA-BIL Kruze & Car Show on Saturday, May 31. Chicago’s largest outdoor classic car cruise and exhibition will include a visit from world-famous ...