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GREATER CHICAGO HAS A NEW GO-TO FOR CHILDREN'S COOKING CLASSES: LITTLE KITCHEN ACADEMY NAPERVILLE- Little Kitchen Academy  (LKA), the key ingredient for an independent child and the first-of-its-kind, Montessori-inspired cooking academy for kids ages three through teen, announced its expansion into Illinois, with a deal for three locations in the Greater Chicago area. LKA Chicago , LKA Naperville , and LKA Plainfield  will be opened by local entrepreneur Randall Barba, Chris Cukrowski, and Phable Meyerhoff. Barba, the former CEO and President of Antique Reflections, a design, manufacturing, and import company, owns and operates six Goldfish Swim Schools in Illinois, New Jersey, and New York, employing more than 100 people. Meyerhoff, in addition to being a proud mother, has led multiple Goldfish Swim School locations to success as operations director. The group's first location in Illinois, LKA Naperville , will open in Fall 2022. "I am so excited to bring the gift of Little Kitchen Academy to Illinois," said Randall Barba, franchise partner for LKA Chicago, LKA Naperville, and LKA Plainfield. "Teaching children practical life skills is not just good business, it's an important part of creating a better future for them. I know that by sharing the gift of Little Kitchen Academy with families in Illinois, we will help children in our community develop their independence, both inside and outside of the kitchen." "We are delighted to have such passionate and like-minded partners to share Little Kitchen Academy with the communities throughout Illinois," said Brian Curin, co-founder/co-CEO and president of Little Kitchen Academy. "Not only is Chicago an important place to me, having grown up in the area, but it is also an important market that continues our expansion throughout the Midwest. With Randall and his team's incredible experience, we know they are the right people to bring LKA to families throughout the Greater Chicago Area!" 
 This new deal for the highly impactful concept comes on the heels of the recent announcement of a multi-unit deal in Michigan and brings the total number of LKA locations in development to 149, contributing to the company's target of 423 locations globally by the end of 2025. The company currently has seven locations open throughout North America with more to come, including LKA Bridgeport Village , the company's second location in the U.S., which will open in Portland this summer. LKA is currently seeking like-minded multi-unit franchisees and development partners  based exclusively in Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, Oregon, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. In Canada, there are limited opportunities in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario. Globally, Australia, Japan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, MENA region, Singapore, Spain, and the U.K. are markets available for development. About Little Kitchen Academy 
 Little Kitchen Academy is the key ingredient for an independent child. The first-of-its-kind, Montessori-inspired cooking academy for kids ages three through teen is focused on providing a safe, inspiring, and empowering space for children to identify, develop, and refine their senses. Based in Vancouver, Canada, the concept was co-founded by proven global brand and franchise expert and serial entrepreneur Brian Curin, his wife, Montessori-trained, culinary expert, and visionary Felicity Curin, and social impact investor and entrepreneur Praveen Varshney, on the belief that by empowering children with practical life skills and knowledge in a positive and joyful environment, they and their company will effect positive lifestyle changes that result in a healthier world. True to its mission, LKA lives to create a more educated, able, and healthy society through mindful, healthy eating choices, and is committed to changing lives, from scratch to consumption. Part of that mission includes empowering students to learn how they can make the world a better place through How Can I Help by Little Kitchen Academy , LKA's signature philanthropic program, supporting Crisis Text Line , The Global FoodBanking Network , Kids Help Phone , and One Tree Planted . In addition to charitable partnerships, LKA has forged strategic global brand partnerships with Iron Chef Cat Cora ,  AeroGarden , BIRKENSTOCK,  ChefWorks , Emeco , ChopValue , Welcome Industries , and  PRISE Inc.  Little Kitchen Academy's flagship venues are located in Vancouver, B.C., and Los Angeles, Calif. 
 For a taste of Little Kitchen Academy, visit littlekitchenacademy.com  or join its communities on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter , LinkedIn , and YouTube . H EALTHY LIVING KID STUFF  N APERVILLE DUPAGE

KID STUFF | First-of-Its-Kind Montessori-Inspired Cooking Academy Comes to Naperville & Plainfield

Greater Chicago Has a New Go-To for Children's Cooking Classes: Little Kitchen Academy

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Winter Fun at The Forge Ice Skating Shelf All Season Long! LEMONT–It wouldn't be the holiday season without this classic winter activity! Lace-up your skates and glide across The Forge's Ice Skating Shelf. Teleport yourself to childhood memories and create new moments to cherish with loved ones this winter season at The Forge. Skate rentals are included in your reservations, so you don't have to dig out yours from the back of the closet! ​Reservations are required to skate. Due to current COVID-19 policies to comply with the Stay At Home Advisory, private family bookings are currently the only available option for booking. www.forgeparks.com  Frosty Fest Red Oak Nature Center Saturday, January 30 BATAVIA–Just because the holidays are over doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate winter! Families are welcome to join us at Red Oak for Frosty Fest where you can go for a snowman scavenger hunt on our snowflake trail, build your own frosty friend and enjoy seasonal snacks while warming up by the fire. Everyone 3 years and up must purchase a ticket for entry. Adults are discounted. Order tickets today! 3-6pm www.redoaknaturecenter.info  Ice Castles at Lake Geneva January 2021 - February 2021 LAKE GENEVA–Built with thousands of lit-up icicles, the interactive Ice Castles display at Destination Geneva National features tricked-out tunnels, thrones, slides, and fountains. This Instagrammable ice kingdom will be yours to discover through early March, if Mother Nature allows. Winter never felt so royal! Stay at the Suites & Cottages at Geneva National -- and walk to Ice Castles! This experience is weather dependent. www.genevanationalresort.com/winter-vacation  KID STUFF DUPAGE KANE KENDALL

KID STUFF | January 2021

Winter Fun at The Forge Ice Skating Shelf All Season Long! LEMONT–It wouldn't be the holiday season without this classic winter activity!...

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FALL IS HERE! ENJOY WITH THESE FUN ACTIVITIES The air is brisk and the leaves are falling– it's a beautiful time of the year to celebrate the season. Get started with this local list and stay connected as we feature more KID STUFF items all month long! Subscribe  today. Fall Is Fun at DuPage Children’s Museum NAPERVILLE–At DuPage Children’s Museum (DCM), we’re experts at making learning FUN! We’ve created virtual programs that will inspire young learners to make big discoveries about science, engineering, math, and art. Choose from a variety of 45-minute STEM with DCM labs (times vary) or our Arts & Maker After School program (M – F, 3 – 5 pm). Don’t miss Pumpkin Palooza coming up on Saturday, October 24 in the Museum’s parking lot! (630) 637-8000 • www.dupagechildrens.org Walks, Talks & Stories for Kids Creek Bend Nature Center, Kane County St. CHARLES–Enjoy stories, explore the outdoors at Creek Bend Nature Center, and learn how to create beautiful things with nature! Each new monthly video will feature a book read by a St. Charles Public Library librarian, introduce a fun craft for you to do at home, and highlight a monthly StoryWalk®. No registration is required for this free program. Creek Bend Nature Center is located within LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve at 37W700 Dean St., St. Charles. Pumpkin Fest at Cosley Zoo • October 1-31 WHEATON–Taking in the beautiful fall colors at Cosley Zoo is a must-do! See the animals in the crisp fall air, listen to the squeals of excitement from the children conquering the straw pyramid and take in the hundreds of pumpkins scattered on the zoo’s lawn. Apples, gourds, pumpkins, cider, cornstalks, and various sizes of straw bales are available to purchase. Regular admission rates apply. www.cosleyzoo.org ALL KID STUFF ALL DUPAGE ALL KENDALL ALL KANE

KID STUFF | October 2020, Fun Fall Activities

FALL IS HERE! ENJOY WITH THESE FUN ACTIVITIES The air is brisk and the leaves are falling– it's a beautiful time of the year to celebrate...

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SUMMER IS HERE! ENJOY WITH THESE FUN ACTIVITIES School's starting soon so now's the time to squeeze in a few more fun events and activities. Get started with this local list and stay connected as we feature more KID STUFF items all month long! Subscribe  today. Play to Learn at DuPage Children’s Museum NAPERVILLE–Create, build, discover, think, wonder, and more! Explore ways you can play to learn at home with your child by connecting with DuPage Children's Museum on Facebook or Instagram. Play leads the way to building more confidence, practicing important problem-solving skills, learning to cooperate, and strengthening the bond between child and caregiver. Keep an eye out for wheel-y fun outdoor activities being planned for August! (630) 637-8000 • www.dupagechildrens.org Kids’ Day: Bob Ross Happy Little Trees GENEVA–August 12 • 12pm-2pm Kids will have a blast as we guide them thru the steps to complete a 12×12 canvas. All materials included. Pizza and cupcakes included too! Event being held at The Chilled Pallette in Geneva. www.thechilledpallette.com Frontier Kite Fly Festival • August 30 NAPERVILLE–Join the Naperville Park District, KidsMatter and The Branch Naperville Moms for the Frontier Kite Fly Festival on Sunday, August 30 from 10:00 am-4:00 pm at Frontier Sports Complex. This free event is filled with activities for the whole family! Watch gigantic kites perform exciting stunts, have fun with kids' activities, witness the annual police and fire department obstacle race, enjoy live music and entertainment and much more.  www.napervilleparks.org ALL KID STUFF ALL DUPAGE ALL KENDALL ALL KANE

KID STUFF | August 2020, Fun Summer Activities

SUMMER IS HERE! ENJOY WITH THESE FUN ACTIVITIES School's starting soon so now's the time to squeeze in a few more fun events and...

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SUMMER IS HERE! ENJOY WITH THESE FUN ACTIVITIES School's out and even though this Spring ans start to Summer have not been ideal, slowly but surely our communities are starting to reopen with fun activities being planned. Here are a few fun things to look forward to, along with some things to help keep kids busy while spending time at home. Subscribe  today to Glancer Magazine to receive fun features like this all month long. Stay Connected NAPERVILLE–Let DuPage Children’s Museum be your go-to resource for helpful information on child development, caregiver support, and fun learning opportunities including Museum tried-and-tested, hands-on activities that can be done at home. Explore the power of play through a variety of channels; follow the Museum on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. We miss seeing everyone. Please share with us what you’ve been doing to keep busy. Let’s connect! (630) 637-8000 • www.dupagechildrens.org Let’s Talk About Cats! Let’s talk about cats! On July 6, Anderson Animal Shelter invites kids to  learn all about cat body language and how cats communicate with us! Children ages 6-8 can sign up to join in at 11 am and kids age 9-12 can join in at 2 pm. For more information about all of our virtual camp sessions and to register: www.andersonanimalshelter.org/virtualcamps Frontier Kite Fly Festival • August 30 NAPERVILLE–Join the Naperville Park District, KidsMatter and The Branch Naperville Moms for the Frontier Kite Fly Festival on Sunday, August 30 from 10:00 am-4:00 pm at Frontier Sports Complex. This free event is filled with activities for the whole family! Watch gigantic kites perform exciting stunts, have fun with kids' activities, witness the annual police and fire department obstacle race, enjoy live music and entertainment and much more.  www.napervilleparks.org ALL KID STUFF ALL DUPAGE ALL KENDALL ALL KANE GLANCE THROUGH THE JUNE ISSUE

KID STUFF | July 2020, Fun Summer Activities

SUMMER IS HERE! ENJOY WITH THESE FUN ACTIVITIES School's out and even though this Spring ans start to Summer have not been ideal, slowly...

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SUMMER IS HERE! ENJOY WITH THESE FUN ACTIVITIES School's out and even though this Spring ans start to Summer have not been ideal, slowly but surely our communities are starting to reopen with fun activities being planned. Here are a few fun things to look forward to, along with some things to help keep kids busy while spending time at home. Subscribe  today to Glancer Magazine to receive fun features like this all month long. 20 Snacks to Make the Smile 
 From Bunny Pancakes to Monster Sandwiches, The Kids Will Love These Fun & Creative Snacks 
 FUN WITH FOOD–As families continue to face changes and challenges, we wanted to help brighten the kids' snack time with these fun snack ideas. Take your favorite summer snacks, add a dash of creativity and bring them to life with these super cute artsy ideas. Each snack idea is sure to bring big smiles to the table, while inspiring kids in a creative way, making dark days that much more sunny.  Enjoy. Find snack gallery to inspire you online at www.glancermagazine.com/food-and-kitchen  Stay Connected 
 NAPERVILLE–Let DuPage Children’s Museum be your go-to resource for helpful information on child development, caregiver support, and fun learning opportunities including Museum tried-and-tested, hands-on activities that can be done at home. Explore the power of play through a variety of channels; follow the Museum on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. We miss seeing everyone. Please share with us what you’ve been doing to keep busy. Let’s connect! www.dupagechildrens.org  , 
 (630) 637-8000 Download and Complete “My 2020 Covid-19 Time Capsule” 
 WESTERN SUBURBS– A fun acitivity to do with the kids, documenting this ‘Shelter In Place’ experience. They can write a letter to themselves, interview their parents, talk about hobbies and special occassions, include their handprintsand more fun details to help document this time in their childhood. www.glancermagazine.com  
 Frontier Kite Fly Festival - RESCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 30 
 NAPERVILLE–Join the Naperville Park District, KidsMatter and The Branch Naperville Moms for the Frontier Kite Fly Festival which has been reschedule for August 30 at Frontier Sports Complex. This free event is filled with activities for the whole family! Watch gigantic kites perform exciting stunts, have fun with kids' activities, witness the annual police and fire department obstacle race, enjoy live music and entertainment and much more. www.napervilleparks.org  #covid19timecapsule 
 
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KID STUFF | June 2020, Fun Summer Activities

SUMMER IS HERE! ENJOY WITH THESE FUN ACTIVITIES School's out and even though this Spring ans start to Summer have not been ideal, slowly...

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SPRING 2020 ACTIVITIES TO MAKE THE KIDS SMILE Times are very hard right now for kids. They miss school. They miss their friends. They miss their daily routines. Here are a few fun things to look forward to, along with some unique activities to help keep them busy while spending time at home. Subscribe  today to Glancer Magazine to receive fun features like this all month long. 20 Snacks to Make the Smile 
 From Bunny Pancakes to Monster Sandwiches, The Kids Will Love These Fun & Creative Snacks 
 FUN WITH FOOD–As families continue to face changes and challenges, we wanted to help brighten the kids' snack time with these fun snack ideas. Take your favorite summer snacks, add a dash of creativity and bring them to life with these super cute artsy ideas. Each snack idea is sure to bring big smiles to the table, while inspiring kids in a creative way, making dark days that much more sunny.  Enjoy. Find snack gallery to inspire you online at www.glancermagazine.com/food-and-kitchen  Stay Connected 
 NAPERVILLE–Let DuPage Children’s Museum be your go-to resource for helpful information on child development, caregiver support, and fun learning opportunities including Museum tried-and-tested, hands-on activities that can be done at home. Explore the power of play through a variety of channels; follow the Museum on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. We miss seeing everyone. Please share with us what you’ve been doing to keep busy. Let’s connect! www.dupagechildrens.org  , 
 (630) 637-8000 Download and Complete “My 2020 Covid-19 Time Capsule” 
 WESTERN SUBURBS– A fun acitivity to do with the kids, documenting this ‘Shelter In Place’ experience. They can write a letter to themselves, interview their parents, talk about hobbies and special occassions, include their handprintsand more fun details to help document this time in their childhood. www.glancermagazine.com  
 Frontier Kite Fly Festival 
 NAPERVILLE–Join the Naperville Park District, KidsMatter and The Branch Naperville Moms for the Frontier Kite Fly Festival on Sunday, June 7 from 10:00 am-4:00 pm at Frontier Sports Complex. This free event is filled with activities for the whole family! Watch gigantic kites perform exciting stunts, have fun with kids' activities, witness the annual police and fire department obstacle race, enjoy live music and entertainment and much more. www.napervilleparks.org  #covid19timecapsule

KID STUFF | May 2020, Fun Activities for the Kids

SPRING 2020 ACTIVITIES TO MAKE THE KIDS SMILE Times are very hard right now for kids. They miss school. They miss their friends. They...

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THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO KEEP THE KIDS SMILING THIS MONTH...HERE'S A FEW OF THEM! Being at home and not being able to go to school or play with their friends is no doubt very hard for kids of all ages. With the help of online efforts made by local businesses, here are a few activities for them to enjoy during this time. Download & Color Your Very Own 8-Page Magazine WESTERN SUBURBS– Enjoy these coloring pages for kids! Such a fun printable download featuring a variety of Easter & Spring coloring pages for kids to enjoy while they are at home. Downloand online! www.glancermagazine.com Think. Tinker. Make. Repeat. 
 NAPERVILLE–Children are capable of so much! This summer, join DuPage Children’s Museum for a brand new camp for children ages 4 - 15 years. Tinkering Camp provides an immersive opportunity to build with real tools to solve real problems. Budding engineers will find joy in the challenges, knowledge in the failures, and the confidence and ability to keep trying. Tinkering promotes creative problem solving, flexible thinking, a failure-positive mindset and to top it off. . . it’s incredibly fun!  Though the museum is closed currently. w e encourage all of our patrons to stay connected and to explore creativity and curiosity at home by visiting their Blog  and DCM’s social media accounts on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . www.dupagechildrens.org,  (630) 637-8000. 20 Snacks to Make the Smile From Bunny Pancakes to Monster Sandwiches, 
 The Kids Will Love These Fun & Creative Snacks 
 FUN WITH FOOD–As families continue to face changes and challenges, we wanted to help brighten the kids' snack time with these fun snack ideas. Take your favorite summer snacks, add a dash of creativity and bring them to life with these super cute artsy ideas. Each snack idea is sure to bring big smiles to the table, while inspiring kids in a creative way, making dark days that much more sunny.  Enjoy. Find snack gallery to inspire you online at 
 www.glancermagazine.com/food-and-kitchen NaperParks2You Is New Naperville Park District's Website To help kids and adults stay busy and active while sheltering at home, Naperville Park District staff is pleased to introduce a new webpage, NaperParks2You  that features activities and lots of online resources that will be updated frequently.  NaperParks2You will include content for different ages and interests, ideas from community partners, and resources to stay active, engage your imagination, learn new skills and connect with others online. For example, the page lists arts activities for youth, including a video by Miss Jamie of Rock ‘n’ Kids showing kids how to make fun hand shakers at home. Other content includes videos of stories read aloud for young children, science experiments and much more. /www.napervilleparks.org/naperparks2you Plan for Summer with Golf Lessons for All Ages 
 NAPERVILLE–Springbrook and Naperbrook Golf Courses offer golf lessons for all ages and playing levels and each is instructed by experienced and dedicated PGA professionals. Choose from group, private or video lessons for parent/child, juniors, adults and women-only. We want to help you love the game of golf for life! For 2020 information and registration visit www.golfnaperville.org/brooks-golf-academy-lessons. 
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KID STUFF | Keeping the Kids Busy at Home In April

THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO KEEP THE KIDS SMILING THIS MONTH...HERE'S A FEW OF THEM! Being at home and not being able to go to school or play...

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ENJOY THE MONTH OF MARCH WITH THESE FUN KID-FRIENDLY EVENTS & HAPPENINGS The kids will love all that's available to them this month in and around the western suburbs. From cool programs and classes, to theater excitement - there's something for every age to enjoy. Watch for this feature each month. Get the Wiggles Out at DuPage Children’s Museum NAPERVILLE–Keep little ones active with a trip to DuPage Children’s Museum (DCM)! Splash around in AWEsome Water, “fly” through the Wind Tunnel, flatten a penny in How People Make Things, let imaginations run wild during Story Time, refuel in Bean Sprouts Café, and so much more. The Museum is the perfect place to exercise both mind AND body while having FUN! Coming up on Saturday, March 28 - Get ready to bug out at Bug Bonanza. www.dupagechildrens.org , (630) 637-8000 Bunny Time 2020 Egg Hunts, Brunch & More WESTERN SUBURBS– For all things Easter, visit our Bunny Time! section online at www.GlancerDaily.com where we will feature fun events, activities, visits from the Easter Bunny, easter egg hunts and more! You won’t want to miss this extensive list of Easter happenings throughout the western suburbs this Spring. www.glancerdaily.com/easter-time Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2020 Geneva • April 26 – May 24 GENEVA– Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Held at Gunnar Anderson Country Forest Preserve in Geneva. www.runsignup.com/Race/IL/ Geneva/HealthyKidsRunningSeriesSpring2015GenevaIL West Suburban Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 14 • 10am-2pm NAPERVILLE–The West Suburban Irish’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is family-oriented, celebrating the community as a whole, the diversity of our community, and Irish-American heritage and culture. Kids love it for the many fun characters marching the streets of downtown Naperville, along with the fun suprises they receive along the parade route. Too fun! www.wsirish.org Kids Night Out March 20 NAPERVILLE–Enjoy a night out while your child enjoys a night of fun activities at Kids Night Out! Held at Naperville Park District’s Fort Hill Activity Center, kids ages 4-12  are entertained for three hours with dinner included. Activities include games, crafts and special treats that are themed to the time of year. Register online or at Fort Hill Activity Center. Fitness members must register in person or via phone to receive program discount. www.napervilleparks.org  FLIP THROUGH MARCH 2020 ISSUE

KID STUFF | Lots of Fun Happenings In March 2020

ENJOY THE MONTH OF MARCH WITH THESE FUN KID-FRIENDLY EVENTS & HAPPENINGS The kids will love all that's available to them this month in...

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KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH A LIST OF FUN THINGS TO DO The kids will love all that's available to them this month in and around the western suburbs. From cool programs and classes, to theater excitement - there's something for every age to enjoy. Watch for this feature each month. LOVE TO PLAY, LOVE TO LEARN NAPERVILLE– With February being the month of love, let’s celebrate the love of play! Ignite a lifelong love for learning by making it fun and doing it together. Play is one activity the whole family can enjoy. Explore, create, build, wonder, discover, think, play, and more at DuPage Children’s Museum. Love Bug Dance is February 13 from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. Join us for a special evening with good music, tasty treats, and fun activities! www.dupagechildrens.org,(630) 637-8000 ENCHANTED RAILROAD AT THE MORTON ARBORETUM Jan 17 to Feb 23 LISLE–All aboard! Marvel at a world of tiny enchantment! Watch an intricate miniature model railroad wind through magnificent scenery that the whole family can enjoy. Watch as more than 10 model trains wind through a two-level display of tree collections from around the world. The trains run at a child-friendly height to thrill even the littlest fan. www.mortonarb.org MIM & MINI DAY OUT: VALENTINE'S EDITION February 9, 11am-2pm • The Abbington GLEN ELLYN– The Mom & Mini Day Out™ Event celebrates Moms and their daughters with 5 different “corners”: CRAFT, GAME, SNACK, PAMPERING & SHOPPING! Enjoy a hand-selected small group of vendors for you and your mini to shop from with products for moms and daughters. For ages 4-12 but all are welcome. Each attendee receives a free raffle ticket! Winners must be present. Visit www.induoevents.com t order your ticket. FOR THE LOVE OF CHOCOLATE Chocolate Walk, Naperville, February 8 NAPERVILLE–Sure to satisfy a sweet tooth, participate in 360 Youth Services 4th annual Chocolate Walk held in Downtown Naperville on Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 12noon – 5pm. A great treat for your Valentine!  Attendees will receive a fun Chocolate Tin along with a map touring many Downtown Naperville shops where you’ll experience chocolate tasty treats and chocolate surprises! www.cherryfish.com//chocolatewalk20 KIDS NIGHT OUT Feb 21 & March 20 NAPERVILLE–Enjoy a night out while your child enjoys a night of fun activities at Kids Night Out! Held at Naperville Park District’s Fort Hill Activity Center, kids ages 4-12  are entertained for three hours with dinner included. Activities include games, crafts and special treats that are themed to the time of year. Register at napervilleparks.org or at Fort Hill Activity Center. Fitness members must register in person or via phone to receive program discount.  www.napervilleparks.org  FLIP THROUGH FEBRUARY 2020 ISSUE

KID STUFF | Winter Time Fun In February 2020

KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH A LIST OF FUN THINGS TO DO The kids will love all that's available to them this month in and around the...

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KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH A LIST OF FUN THINGS TO DO The kids will love all that's available to them this month in and around the western suburbs. From cool programs and classes, to theater excitement - there's something for every age to enjoy. Watch for this feature each month. CURIOUS? NAPERVILLE–Ever wonder how a box becomes a box? Children do. At How People Make Things, a new exhibit opening January 20, kids learn firsthand about the tools and processes used to make every day objects. It’s just one more way we inspire children to think outside the box. This exhibit was inspired by the Mister Rogers’ Factory Tours - He believed that explaining real life to children is important to their development. Plan your visit to DuPage Children’s Museum! www.dupagechildrens.org , (630) 637-8000 FUN AT FERMILAB! BATAVIA–Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory invites families to take a FREE tour with the kids. Learn why Fermilab is America’s premier particle physics laboratory and the accelerator-based neutrino research capital of the world. You’ll be amazed at all each of you will learn!  www.fnal.gov ENCHANTED RAILROAD AT THE MORTON ARBORETUM Jan 17 to Feb 23 LISLE–All aboard! Marvel at a world of tiny enchantment! Watch an intricate miniature model railroad wind through magnificent scenery that the whole family can enjoy. Watch as more than 10 model trains wind through a two-level display of tree collections from around the world. The trains run at a child-friendly height to thrill even the littlest fan. www.mortonarb.org NAPERVILLE PARK DISTRICT GIRL'S SOFTBALL NAPERVILLE–Get ready for the 2020 season of Girls’ Softball “SLIDERS” for girls in grades 3-9.  Online registration begins January 28, 2020. The season runs from mid-April through the end of June. This is a fun, team-based program where participants enjoy a lot of camaraderie and time spent learning, developing and enjoying the sport of softball. www.napervilleparks.org MARY POPPINS AT DRURY LANE Through Jan 19 OAKBROOK –Introducing Disney & Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins, a musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film. Mary Poppins flies to the stage to delivery whimsy, excitement, and memorable songs to a story that will melt your heart. Nominated for seven Tony Awards and winner of the Olivier Award for Best Theatre Choreography, Mary Poppins is a must see for the entire family. Based on the Academy Award-winning film of the same name and the beloved children’s books by P.L. Travers, Mary Poppins is an entertaining adventure of enchantment and fun. Mary Poppins is Rated G. Order tickets online at www.drurylane.com

KID STUFF | Fun For the Kids to Do In January 2020

KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH A LIST OF FUN THINGS TO DO The kids will love all that's available to them this month in and around the...

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