2024-2025 Chicago Public Schools Calendar - Chicago Parent
WEBSep 6, 2024 · Planning your family’s year around school schedules? The 2024-2025 Chicago Public Schools (CPS) calendar is a must-have for parents. From holiday breaks to professional development days, this calendar provides all the key dates approved by the Chicago Board of Education. From the first day of school to spring break and the last day of classes, a few key dates you’ll want to bookmark.
Fun Things to Do with Kids in Chicagoland This Weekend
WEBSep 30, 2024 · Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up at Goose Island. Through Nov. 3, 2024. Address: 1265 W. Le Moyne, Chicago. Cost: $19-plus, free/ages 4 and under (with the purchase of an adult ticket) Families can get lost in Chicago’s largest corn maze, enjoy nighttime light displays and pick a pumpkin from the patch. Other …
Where to See 'The Nutcracker' with Kids - Chicago Parent
WEBNov 9, 2023 · The Joffrey Ballet’s “The Nutcracker”. Dec. 2-27, 2023. Address: Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. Cost: $36-plus. Journey to Chicago’s 1893 World’s Fair with Christopher Wheeldon’s holiday masterpiece. Magic is on the horizon for young Marie and her mother, a sculptress creating the iconic Statue of the Republic.
Chicagoland Family Events Calendar - Chicago Parent
WEBView Details. Halloween. Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up at Goose Island in Chicago. Sep 19 - Nov 03, 2024. Jacks Pumpkin Pop-Up. View Details. Museums. Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails! at Kohl Children’s Museum. Oct 05, 2024 - Jan 05, 2025 12:00 am - 12:00 am.
Tips for Visiting Six Flags Great America with Kids - Chicago Parent
WEBApr 5, 2024 · Six Flags Great America, located in Gurnee, has been one of the top local attractions to offer rollercoasters, kid-friendly rides and more since 1976. With summer coming back in full swing, it looks like your family can easily squeeze in a Six Flags trip. What we love about this amusement park is that it’s not just about coasters.
Where You Can Donate Books in Chicagoland - Chicago Parent
WEBJan 10, 2023 · Bernie’s Book Bank. Bernie’s Book Bank sources and distributes quality children’s books to at-risk Chicagoland children, providing each child with eight books a year from birth to sixth grade. They take fiction, non-fiction, chapter books and picture books. You can donate gently used books at one of their book drop locations.
Chicago’s Interactive Slime Museum Brings Endless Fun
WEBNov 29, 2023 · Quick details about Sloomoo Institute. Address: 820 N. Orleans St., Chicago. Hours: Thursday-Friday 12-5 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Best for kids ages: All, supervision required for ages 2-5 years. Cost: $39 general admission, $69 enhanced experiences. The Slime Institute offers a …
Family Guide to Attending a White Sox Game - Chicago Parent
WEBFeb 16, 2024 · Tips for attending a Chicago White Sox Game with kids. Download the MLB app before you go for easy access to your tickets and a stadium map. Plus, there’s plenty of exclusive in-app activities and prizes! Clear tote bags (12” x 12” x 6” or smaller), clutch purses (9″ x 5″ x 2″ or smaller) and diaper bags when an infant is present ...
Encanto Activities for Kids - Chicago Parent
WEBJan 13, 2022 · The youngest Madrigal, Antonio, has the gift to understand animals. Kids can test their skills by guessing the animal sounds in this YouTube video game created by Mister Teach. And they’ll learn some new animal sounds, too! Follow Chicago Parent on Instagram. Family is the focus in Encanto. We've rounded up …
Family-Friendly Resorts Worth the Drive from Chicago
WEBJun 3, 2022 · Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook Chicago. Address: 2815 Jorie Boulevard, Oak Brook. Distance from Chicago: 40 minutes. Escape to the suburbs to find the ideal family destination. The Hyatt Lodge Hotel offers a resort-style vacation with plenty of kid-friendly attractions nearby like Oak Brook Center and Morton Arboretum.