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Go: Chicago Children's Museum's Kraft Free Family Night
Kraft Free Family Night at Chicago Children's Museum is almost always a surefire bet, but you absolutely don't want to miss this Thursday's lineup. Tap genius Reginald McLaughlin (more commonly known as Reggio the Hoofer) will be at CCM and is certain to wow audiences of all ages with his dance stylings. read more...Location: Chicago Children's Museum - 700 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
Cost: Free
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Do: Barnes & Noble's Picture Book Storytime
We all know you’re probably a whiz kid when it comes to narrating the classics by everyone from Laura Numeroff to Eric Carle. Nevertheless, you’re denying your tykes a Monday morning treat if you don’t take them to Picture Book Storytime for Infants at Barnes & Noble Booksellers’ Clybourn location. There’s no fee (except for your espresso and cookies), and there’s absolutely no advanced registration required. read more...Location: Barnes & Noble Booksellers (Clybourn) – 1441 W. Webster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614
Cost: Free
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Do: Playgroups at Be By Baby!
There’s nothing quite as depressing as a case of the Friday doldrums — especially when at-home excitement equates to an unopened gallon of Dreft and an all-day Boobah marathon. read more...Location: Be By Baby! - 1654 W. Roscoe Street, Chicago, IL 60657
Cost: Free
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Go: Chicago Farmers Markets
Yes, yes . . . the Jolly Green Giant graces all of our tables with his bounty of canned delights, but how about getting fresh for a change? Chicago’s downtown farmers markets make it easy to purchase affordable produce from late spring through the end of fall. You can spend your Thursday stocking up on fruits, veggies, pastries and other homemade products at the recently opened Daley Plaza Farmers Market on Washington and Dearborn. read more...Location: Daley Plaza – Washington and Dearborn streets, Chicago, IL 60602
Cost: Free; *purchases will cost extra.
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Do: Storybook Mom at PsychoBaby
Does the name of this venue seem to perfectly describe your progeny? Well, even if you have the sanest, saintliest of tykes on the planet, they’ll still get a kick out of Story Time with the Storybook Mom at PsychoBaby on Wednesdays. No advanced reservations are required for this free event, which features children’s storyteller Nili Yelin impressing younger crowds with her narration of board books and instruction in occasional crafts. read more...Location: PsychoBaby – 1630 N. Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647
Cost: Free
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Go: Free Family Swim at Eckhart Park
We know that summer’s officially over, but that’s no excuse to forego a little aquatic excitement, even if you do live in a wickedly windy city. Just head over to Eckhart Park for the free family swim and kick off your week with one or two cannonballs. read more...Location: Eckhart Park – 1330 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622
Cost: Free
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Hear: Barenaked Ladies’ Snacktime Album
Want to host your very own dance party at home but are worried that B96 is a bit too risqué for your youngsters? Instead of tuning to FM radio, check out the Barenaked Ladies’ new collection of children’s songs titled Snacktime.
read more...Location: Your home
Cost: Free; *the CD or individual songs downloaded via the Web will cost extra.
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