Megan Fahrney and Lexi Abboud, both of Northbrook,at last year’s “Turkey Trot” family festival at Kohl Children’s Museum.

Every child will be a winner at the 3^rd annual “Turkey Trot” family festival held Sunday, Nov. 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Kohl Children’s Museum in Glenview, Ill.

Morning of family fun includes: games, arts and crafts, live musical entertainment from Stand and Clap,bounce houses, food and exercise!

That’s right, as children of all ages will walk, or ‘trot,’ a course around Habitat Park, the Museum’s outdoor exhibit. Each participant will receive a runner number, stickers for each lap they complete and a golden turkey trophy for their efforts!! Plus if you participate in the “Turkey Trot,” you get FREE access to the Museum that day.

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Pictured L-R Natalie Berg, Leslie Ann Sheppard, Kurt Ehrmann. Photo Michael Brosilow

Saturday, Oct. 31 …All dressed up with kid in tow but looking for somewhere  to go during the day? Swing by the Royal George Theater, 1641 N. Halsted St. for the noon or 3 p.m. performance of Chicago Children’s Theatre’s hit musical “The Hundred Dresses.” Old Man Svenson will give you a great scare and if you haven’t decided on your costume yet you might get an idea or two from the character Willie Bounce. After the show you can meet the cast in the lobby who, in the spirit of the day, will be handing out treats. Plus, as a special treat for Chicago this Halloween there’s a special offer: one child (12 and under) ticket free with purchase of each full-price adult ticket! Folks should request “Treat4” when ordering. Offer applies to Saturday, Oct. 31 only (subject to availability; restrictions apply).

For tickets or more info  call the Royal George Box Office, 312.988.9000.

Kids build structures with blocks, pipes, Duplo® blocks, learning about size, weight, shape, balance, gravity and stability

Kohl Children’s Museum officially opens the new “Little Builders” exhibit to the public, Oct. 6 at 10:30 a.m. with a “CAUTION” construction tape cutting!

The first 25 kids to enter the exhibit will get a FREE yellow hard hat!

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Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The opening act, Dr. Cool and Pride with Bizar Entertainment, begins at 5:30 p.m. and Ralph’s World concert starts at 6:30 p.m. Read the rest of this entry »

Take $5 off the regular ticket price for “Thomas and FriendsTM Live On Stage: A Circus Comes to Town” at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates with code TWITTER (online purchases only). The offer is valid for the Friday, May 8th, 7pm performance only. Redeem this special discount at www.searscentre.com.

Here are two great ways to have FAMILY FUN this weekend!

#1

Kohl Children’s Museum’s first-ever Growing Minds Expo

THIS SATURDAY, May 2 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. FREE!

Visit the Museum’s Expo on Saturday, May 2 for games, prizes, and live stage entertainment as local family-focused businesses bring their best to you!

The exhibition hall will be on the Museum’s tented terrace, adjacent to the parking lot. Enjoy fun, interactive activities like free colorful hair braiding from pigtails to crewcuts, putt putt golf with River Trails Park District, and a whole host of arts, crafts and give-aways.Stage entertainment will take place throughout the day, including Miss Lori of Miss Lori’s Campus at 11 a.m., and a Meet and Greet with WTTW’s Sid The Science Kid at 12:30 p.m.

$2 kiddie train rides will be available that day, and admission to the exhibit hall is absolutely FREE!!!

Learn more at http://www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org/visit/events/growing-minds

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Already have plans this Saturday?! No problem, on Sunday you can check out this

4th annual Touch-A-Truck Family Festival

THIS SUNDAY, May 3 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Forget the toy trucks! At the 4th annual Touch-A-Truck Family Festival, children can get a close up look at their favorite full-sized vehicles in a safe and protected environment. More than 25 major vehicles will be present including a school bus, fire engine, a Humvee and military vehicles and construction equipment. Families will also enjoy food and ongoing entertainment and activities, including rides on the Great Chicago Kiddie Express child-sized train, will be available for purchase.

Presented by the Women’s Board of Kohl Children’s Museum, the event will take place at Fields Chrysler Jeep Dodge, 670 Frontage Road, Northfield, Ill. All proceeds benefit Kohl Children’s Museum.

Tickets are $25 per family for up to six people and free parking is available. Special VIP access at 10 a.m. is available for an additional $15 per family.

For tickets, visit www.kohlchildrensmuseum.com or call 847.832.6600.

Elmo is Back and Better than Ever! at The Rosemont Theatre, May 7-10, 2009

When Elmo Grows Up at The Rosement Theatre

 When Elmo and his Sesame Street Live friends think about growing up, it’s a musical show-and-tell as Bert dreams of becoming a forest ranger, Telly longs to be a cowboy and their newest friend, Abby Cadabby, wants to be a Fairy Godmother just like her mommy. Elmo thinks about becoming a ‘weather monster,’ but has a hard time predicting his own forecast—he wants to be anything and everything all at once! “When Elmo Grows Up” includes lessons on perseverance, teamwork and the power of imagination. Children learn that if they believe in themselves and are willing to try, the possibilities are endless. 

Tickets:

Groups of 10+: $3 off regular prices (not valid on premium seats); $10 for Thurs & Fri at 10:30am (all seats)

Dates & Times:

Thurs & Fri at 10:30am & 7pm

Sat at 10:30am, 2 & 5:30pm

Sun at 1 & 4:30pm

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Wizard of Oz at The Chicago Theatre

Take 50% off the regular ticket price (all sections) for “The greatest family musical of all time”, The Wizard of Oz on Friday, May 1st at 7:30 P.M. Go to www.TheChicagoTheatre.com and use code 3RUBYSLIPPER.

This magical production, based on the Royal Shakespeare Company’s sparkling new stage adaptation off on the classic 1939 MGM movie, is presented with breathtaking special effects that will sweep audiences away from the moment the tornado twists its way into Kansas.

Other performances on (discount doesn’t apply):

Thur., April 30 at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Sat., May 2 at 11:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Sun., May 3 at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

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