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Daddy-Daughter Dancing, Teen Valentines, Heart-Shaped Soap: Grab & Go Kids Planner
Looking for something to keep your kids busy? Look no further, as we've got great local and regional events.
Glad you clicked on our new Grab & Go Kids Planner!
We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.
Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week.
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You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.
Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you!
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Daddy/Daughter Date Night, Oak Forest
Where/When: , Friday, Feb. 11 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Why go: Dads and daughtesr need some special time together, and this evening will feature music, decorations, lights and fun for all the daddy's and their little girls. Each little lady will receive a corsage to mark the occasion.
Pricing: $18 per couple, $8 for each additional guest.
Teens Valentine's Day Party, Oak Forest
Where/When: , Saturday Feb. 12, 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Why go: This teen-themed party is a chance for kids to celebrate Valentine's Day in a supervised, fun-filled environment.
Pricing: $6 per person.
Fishing & Outdoor Show, Tinley Park
Where/When: Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at Tinley Park High School, 6111 W. 175th St. in Tinley Park.
Why go: 18th annual show features outdoors seminars, dozens of exhibits and sponsor booths, free parking and the second annual 2011 Outdoor Kid of the Year competition.
Pricing: Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $3 for children 7 to 13. Little anglers 6 and younger get in for free.
The Wizard of Oz, University Park
Where/When: Friday at 7 p.m. at the Center for the Performing Arts at Governors State University in University Park.
Why go: Local children perform in this Missoula Children’s Theatre production about Dorothy’s journey over the rainbow to a magical land populated by witches, wizards, munchkins and talking scarecrows.
Pricing: General admission tickets are $10, order by calling 708-235-2222.
Make Soap at the Center, Palos Park
Where/When: Wednesday, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the
Why go: Learn how make special heart-shaped soap for Valentine’s Day, with messages printed in them. Call 708-361-3650 and register.
Pricing: $15
Stories That Move You, Orland Park
Where/When: Tuesday, Feb. 15, 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at the Orland Park Public Library
Why go: Story reading becomes more physical with music and movement to help motivate children and tap into their creativity. For ages 3-5.
Pricing: Free, though attendees need to have an OPPL card.
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