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6 Giveaways for the Macaroni Kid Community

By Sara Yaniga, Macaroni Kid Chicago (Midtown) September 6, 2019
Justin Roberts knows that inside every one of us there is a mini rocker waiting to come out. You don’t have to have fancy instruments or a pitch-perfect voice to make it happen- just a shoebox, some rubber bands, a little elbow grease, and you’re on your way! Three-time Grammy® nominated children’s musician Justin Roberts has been creating the soundtrack to families' lives for 20 years, and now with his latest concert program, Be Your Own Band, Justin and his amazing band the Not Ready for Naptime Players will get your kids started on their own rock journey by making simple homemade instruments out of everyday objects, right there on stage. Incorporated into a concert of his fun, interactive, and highly sophisticated songs, you won’t know who is having more fun-- you, or your kids!

Click on Image to enter to win 4 tickets to Justin Robert's Show at the Marriott Theatre - Saturday, September 21st


MINEFAIRE, the ultimate Minecraft fan experience, is coming to Chicagoland for two days only!

Get ready to meet many of your favorite YouTubers, participate in build battles, get entrenched in deep-dive workshops, attempt some world records, learn from leading experts, and much more!

Get your tickets now at minefaire.com and use our group code MACKID35 to receive 35% off each ticket.

Click on image to enter to win 4 tickets to Minefaire at the Schaumburg Convention Center - Saturday, September 21st and Sunday, September 22nd


Only 45 minutes southwest of Chicago, Raging Waves invites locals and travelers alike to soak up the best moments of summer for day trips, extended summer excursions, birthday parties, youth group outings, scout gatherings, family reunions and more. The waterpark features several family-friendly attractions, including 26 water slides, a huge wave pool, three kiddie pool areas, relaxing lazy river, 37 private cabanas and more.


Click on image to enter to win 4 passes for the 2020 Summer Season!


Monster Jam is back for another weekend of adrenaline-charged battles. 
Monster Jam drivers are trained, world-class athletes who have mastered not only the physical strength and mental stamina needed to compete, but the vital dexterity to control 12,000-pound machines capable of doing backflips, vertical two-wheel skills and racing at speeds up to 70 miles per hour to produce jaw-dropping, live motorsports action seen around the world. 
The unexpected, unscripted, and unforgettable family-friendly motorsport will be at Allstate Arena September 27-29, 2019!


Click on image to enter to win a family four-pack to the live-action event on Friday, September 27th at 7:00 PM



Peppa Pig Live! is here with the ALL NEW action-packed live stage show, Peppa Pig’s Adventure!, featuring your favorite characters as life-size puppets! Come join Peppa on an exciting camping trip to the woods with George and her school friends, including Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep and Gerald Giraffe. With lunchboxes packed and Daddy Pig driving the bus, Peppa and friends are excited about their outdoor adventure, full of singing, dancing, games and surprises!

Click on image to enter to win two tickets to see Peppa Pig's Adventure at The Chicago Theatre - Saturday, October 12th at 4 PM



Chicago Children’s Theatre launches its 14th season with the Chicago premiere of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, a bright new version of Eric Carle’s timeless children’s book about an insatiable caterpillar that munches its way to become a full-fledged butterfly.
Come fall, on this, the 50th Anniversary of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” Rockefeller’s bold, imaginative staging of four beloved Eric Carle tales will play Chicago’s largest theater devoted to children and families as part of the show’s debut U.S. tour.


Click on image to enter to win 4 tickets to an upcoming show!  (Winner is able to select from list of available dates.)