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FAMILY TIME ON A DIME
It's no doubt that economic times can be tough and this keeps us close to home. Vacations are put on hold. Nights out on the town at our favorite restaurant are kept to minimum, our online shopping carts are empty, and the list goes on….but the good that comes from this is that we end up spending more time at home, with our family. And while some of us are busy fixing up the inside of our house so it is more family-friendly, many still find that they have cabin fever and need to get out on the town every once in awhile. So, they're in search for some family time…on a dime (of course). Here's what we found to help bust the budget blues. Enjoy!
MOVIE MANIA
SHOWPLACE 16, 2815 SHOWPLACE DRIVE, NAPERVILLE
1-800-FANDANGO www.kerasotes.com
$5 Buck Club
Sign up for this FREE card online. Then, every Thursday Showplace 16 will send you the show times for the coming week. An image of the Five Buck Club™ card will identify which movies the Five Buck Club™ card can be used for at your theater. You then present it at the box office, along with your five bucks, for one admission. NOTE: IMAX features do not qualify for this program.
Matinee Movie Magic
Matinee Movie Magic is geared towards serving parents with newborns and children under 2 years of age. Register online for the Matinee Movie Magic Newsletter to find out about events in cities near you. Ticket prices are regular for adults and children over 3, but children under 3 are admitted FREE. Tickets can be purchased online in advance or at the theatre's box office the day of. Matinee Movie Magic happens several times throughout the week. Ticket sales are limited to the size of the auditorium.
OGDEN 6 THEATER, 1227 E. OGDEN AVE., NAPERVILLE
(630) 357-5050 www.classiccinemas.com
Discounted Movies Everyday
Discounted Movies at Ogden 6 Theater Everyday! Admission is just $3 and all movies are presented in digital sound.
Free Stuff
Free Stuff at Ogden 6 Theater - Become a Classic Cinemas MovieTime Email(TM) member. It’s a FREE email subscription service that sends you weekly schedules of the movies coming to your favorite Classic Cinemas theatre(s) like Ogden 6 in Naperville. Subscribers receive MovieTime Email(TM) each Wednesday night for the movies scheduled for Friday and the upcoming week. You'll have plenty of time to make plans with friends or arrange for a babysitter. Subscribers also receive a variety of rewards, such as: a FREE popcorn as a thank-you for subscribing, a FREE movie ticket sent to you on your birthday, a FREE popcorn in honor of Popcorn Month in October, and other special offers that can include FREE soft drinks, FREE candy, two-for-the-price-of-one movie tickets or more FREE popcorn. Join at www.classiccinemas.com
BRING OUT THE ARTIST IN EACH OF YOU
COLOR ME MINE STUDIO
2835 Showplace Drive, Naperville
(630) 778-1000 www.naperville.colormemine.com
Great South Naperville Location
This is A great place to take the family! (Kids) $6 + the cost of the piece he/she will paint. (Adults) $10 + the piece. Visit the website for up-to-date specials and monthly events! Birthday parties available.
NAPERVILLE PARK DISTRICT POTTERY CLASSES
(630) 548-5000 www.napervilleparks.org
Take Pottery Classes Together
Have your next group outing or birthday party at the Park District’s pottery studio! Guests will work with clay to create a project especially designed for your group. One of the Park District's studio teachers will be your instructor and host. All clay, tools and glazes are included. Groups will be responsible for their own project pick up and distribution. Parties must be booked at least two weeks in advance. Additional space will be available for refreshments and present openings. Parties are designed for those ages 4 and up and will be held at Riverwalk - Studio One More informaiton available at www.napervilleparks.org
A MAGNIFICENT DAY AT THE MUSEUM
DUPAGE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
301 N. Washington Street, Naperville
(630) 637-8000 www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org
Perfect for Kids!
DPCM is made up of many different exhibit neighborhoods and has three floors--each one special in its own way. Each neighborhood is packed with exciting ways to explore art, math, science and how they work together in the world. There are also three Young Explorers neighborhoods (adjacent to our other exhibit neighborhoods) designed for children up to 24 months. General Admission: $8.50 per person (ages 1 to 59), Seniors: $7.50 per person (ages 60 plus) . Members are always free (visit online to become a member) and pre-registered group-visit rates available. Complimentary and discounted admissions or memberships are available through area social service agencies partnering with the DCM Community Access Network. Check online for more details.
CHICAGO
FIELD MUSEUM
1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
(312) 922-9410 www.fieldmuseum.org
Family Field Day at the Field Museum in Chicago
Take part in fun and free activities in the Crown Family PlayLab and in the rest of The Field Museum. You can also register for a family workshop where you can be a detective, a musician, a scientist, and much more! Free with Museum admission. The Field Museum also offers 52 days a year when basic admission is FREE! Sponsored by Target, Target Free Second Mondays make admission FREE the second monday of each month. Check website for a listing of 2010 free dates.
SWIMMING FUN FOR EVERYONE
CENTENNIAL BEACH
500 W. Jackson Avenue, Naperville
(630) 848-5090 www.napervilleparks.org
Swim & Play Everyday
Head downtown Naperville for some fun in the sun. Water play featured for all ages, shallow-end slide, almost 6 acres of fence-enclosed area, including four acres of grass and trees, award-winning lifeguards, clean supervised bath houses and coin lockers, plenty of off-street parking and so much more! Memberships range $32 and up. Daily admission is $6 and $3 after 5 pm. Guest punch card is $24 (5 punches per card)
LISLE SEA LION ACQUATIC PARK
1825 Short Street, Lisle
www.lisleparkdistrict.org
The Perfect Local Getaway
A zero-depth shallow end and swim lessons for all ages are just two of the amenities available at Sea Lion Aquatic Park. Sea Lion Aquatic Park features a large open swim area that slopes upward to a zero-depth shallow end allowing for easy entry into the pool for everyone. The park includes five waterslides (two long flume slides, two free fall slides, and tot slide), sand play area, and adults-only deck area with three whirlpool spas. Sea Lion Park also offers a full-service concession stand, locker room facilities, free-flowing waterfalls, party rentals, swimming lessons, water fitness classes, the Sea Lion Swim Team, and special events throughout the summer. Season passes and punch cards available. Visit online for more details.
SPORTS OF ALL SORTS
KANE COUNTY COUGARS
34W002 Cherry Lane, Geneva
(630) 232-8811 www.kccougars.com
Baseball Fun for All Ages
Regarded as one of the most popular minor league teams in the country, the Kane County Cougars combine great baseball action, unique on-field entertainment and a fan-friendly atmosphere at an affordable price to create one of the best entertainment values in the Chicago area. The upcoming season will feature fun for the whole family including 33 fireworks shows, appearances by Myron Noodleman, The Zooperstars and Jake the Diamond Dog. The on-field entertainment doesn¹t end there. The Cougars feature some of the best baseball in the Midwest. Major league stars who have played for the Cougars include 2003 World Series MVP Josh Beckett, Rookies of the Year Dontrelle Willis and Huston Street, Cubs closer Ryan Dempster and Scott Podsednik of the Chicago White Sox. Contact the Cougars now at the above number for the best seating availability.
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