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Grab and Go Kids Planner

Keep the kids busy with movies, video games, and sports this weekend.

 
Where/When: Saturday, Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. at the , 6140 Lincoln Ave, Morton Grove.
Why Go: An animated film and documentary about emperor penguins.
Pricing: Free


Where/When: Daily, 7-9 p.m. Allstate Arena from January 26-30 and the United Center from February 2-13.
Why Go: The toys are back in town for an ice skating show for kids of all ages!
Pricing: Save a few extra bucks when purchasing matinee shows on ticketmaster by entering “MOM2” or “MOM” as the discount code. Tickets range in price from $15-75.


Where/When: , 3001 Central St, Evanston. Weekly on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Why Go: Children ages four and up can learn about Native American culture while fumbling with objects to recreate some traditional art pieces.
Pricing: $5; $2.50 for kids, students and seniors. Includes museum admission.

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Where/When: Saturday, February 19 at , 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe. The program runs 9:30-11 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m.
Why Go: Put a little spring fever in the air by planting a flower that will attract bees and treat yourself by making a beeswax candle.
Pricing: $17-$20

Teen Video Gaming
Where/When: Sunday, February 20 at the Morton Grove Public Library from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Why Go: The Morton Grove Public Library welcomes kids 7th grade and up to bring some pizza and challenge one another to some video games. Pricing: Free

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Where/When: Central Lake YMCA 700 Lakeview Pky, Vernon Hills on Saturday, Feb. 19 at 2:30 p.m.
Why Go: A free Valentine’s day party for children with special needs, their families and caregivers. The event, celebrating February's sweetest day, will host animals, serve pizza and includes a pool party.
Pricing: Free, registration is required.

Madeline and the Bad Hat
Where/When: 2-2:45 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 20; 2651 Navy Blvd. in the Glen Town Center
Why Go: Love Madeline? The spunky heroine of Ludwig Bemelman's classic childrens books stars in this musical presented by ArtsPower. Advance reservation required via the Glen Town Center website.
Pricing: Free



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