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Two Auditions and a Fuzzy Red Birthday: Grab & Go Kids Planner
This week's planner gives the kids an opportunity to show off their acting chops and singing skills.
Welcome to our 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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Where/When: 3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. on February 27 at , 330 202nd St, Chicago Heights
Why Go: Kids will get to sing a song from the show - or bring in sheet music to sing a song of their choice. The Drama Group asks that auitioners bring a photos of themselves as well. Ages 6-15.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25 and 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26 at , 183rd St & Governors Hwy, Homewood.
Why Go: The Stage Community Theatre is holding auditions this month for "Snow White," which will be performed in May. The audition will consist of a cold reading from the script.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Opens Friday at McCormick Place and runs through Sunday. Show hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
Why Go: See more than 150 breeds of dogs competing in tests of agility and obedience. Junior dog judging for children 10-18. Puppy Spectacular with puppies competing for title of Best Puppy in Show.
Pricing: Friday admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and free for children 12 and under, Saturday-Sunday admission is $18 for adults, $12 for seniors and free for children 12 and under. Visit website to print a $2 discount coupon.
GETTYSBURG, LINCOLN & THE CIVIL WAR IN AMERICA
Where/When: Exhibit opens Thursday at McCord Gallery in Palos Park and runs through Sunday. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
Why Go: Uniforms, flags, swords, muskets, letters, slave shackles and an amputation kit are among the many items that will be on display, many from private collections. A special exhibit will feature a revolver owned by General George Custer and a letter written by Chief Joseph Red Fox, nephew of Chief Crazy Horse, who at the age of 7 witnessed the massacre at Little Big Horn. Docents will be on hand to help discuss the significance of the items.
Pricing: $12 for adults, $10 for members, free for students and children under 18.
Where/When: Borders stores in Orland Park, Matteson and Beverly from 2-3:30 p.m.
Why Go: Take children 3-6 to celebrate Sesame Street’s Elmo’s birthday party with storytelling, games and giveaways. No costume characters, sorry.
Pricing: Can’t beat free
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