Glad you clicked on our new 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. 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!
• FATHER/SON HITTING AFTERNOON
Where/When: 3-4:30 p.m. Sunday at Downers Grove Park District Recreation Center, 4500 Belmont Road.
Why Go: Glenbard West Coach James Fornaciari has helped produce a number of college and professional players and offers valuable instruction, as well as drill work that can be used by players as they prepare for competition. A second session on pitching will be Feb. 27. Call 630-963-1300 or visit dgparks.org to register. For ages 6-14.
Pricing: $40 for each event, $70 for both.
• VALENTINE'S CHOCOLATE BRUNCH
Where/When: Seatings at 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. at Morton Arboretum, 4100 Lincoln Ave, Lisle.
Why Go: Enjoy a with a touch of chocolate throughout the whole meal. Event includes cash bar and live music. Call 630-968-0074.
Pricing: Members: $36, $25 children; non-members $42 and $30.
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• BIRD WATCHERS' FAMILY ADVENTURE
Where/When: 10 a.m. Saturday at the Morton Arboretum Thornhill Education Center, 4100 Lincoln Ave, Lisle.
Why Go: Take a walk with the family and learn how to identify songbirds and make a birdfeeder to take home.
Pricing: $10 for members, $16 for non-members.
• SNOW: DuPAGE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM STUDIO
Where/When: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday at the DuPage Children's Museum, 301 N. Washington Street, Naperville.
Why Go: Use white pastels to create snow storms as artistic memories of your winter play. Activities are on-going throughout each session and will explore alternating math-, science- and art-related discovery projects that support a different learning theme each month. Some sessions provide the opportunity to take something home with you. All sessions allow you and your child the opportunity to explore and experiment with a variety of materials.
Pricing: Free with membership or museum admission.
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• SNOW TUBING
Where/When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, at Blackwell Forest Preserve, Warrenville.
Why Go: Take an 800-foot ride down Mount Hoy when 3 or more inches of snow covers the hill. All ages. For snow conditions, call 630-871-6422.
Pricing: $4 per tube per day, district inner tubes only.
