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Grab & Go Kids Planner: Severe Weather Training, Earth Hour and Student Boxing

This week, grab your family for a round of peanut-free fun with the Wolves, free movie nights, and more around town.

Looking for some family-friendly fun this week? We've got you covered.

Where/When: Saturday, March 26, 2 p.m. at , 6140 Dempster St, Morton Grove.
Why Go: Take your kids to learn about severe weather precautions for a family-oriented presentation, taught by John Hill, Coordinator of the Morton Grove Emergency Management Agency.
Pricing: Free, plus a raffle for emergency gear

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Where/When: Friday, March 25, 6:30 p.m. at, 2705 Techny Rd, Northbrook.
Why Go: Join your friends for a family movie night, with free popcorn compliments of Sunset Foods!  This month's film is "Despicable Me."  Call 847 272 7250 or visit www.nsymca.org for more information.
Pricing: Free

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Where/When: Saturday, March 26 at 8:30 p.m.
Why Go: Try turning the lights out for one hour in support of the Earth.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: Friday, March 25 at 7 p.m. at, 620 Lincoln Ave, Winnetka.
Why Go: Listen to local talent and hang out with friends. All concession proceeds will go toward building libraries in Haiti.
Pricing: $5.00

Where/When: Friday, March 25, 6 p.m. at, 7655 W Dempster St, Niles.
Why Go: Notre Dame students, matched by weight, age, and previous experience will engage in a three-round boxing exhibition. Each round lasts one minute and 45 Notre Dame students have been training since January. The Friday evening card will feature 11 bouts.
Pricing: $6

Where/When: Saturday, March 26, 2 p.m. at, 6960 W Oakton St, Niles.
Why Go: Watch The Sorcerer's Apprentice starring Nicolas Cage.
Pricing: Free

Where/When: Sunday, March 27 at 3 p.m. at 6920 Mannheim Road in Rosemont.
Why Go: The entire Allstate Arena will be free of peanut products in order to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for fans with peanut allergies.
Pricing: $9-$48

Where/When: Thursday, March 24, 5 p.m. at Culver’s, 7050 Mannheim Rd., Rosemont.
Why Go: Part of the proceeds from eating at this Culver’s on Thursday will help raise funds for Maine West students.
Pricing:


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