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Common Misconceptions about Children's Theatre
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Count Those Birds! The Great Backyard Bird Count is Feb. 17-20
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Sponsored Magic is afoot at Symphony Center
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10 U.S. Locations Where Your Family Can Explore Black History
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A Teacher's Perspective: An At-Home Lesson About Black Wall Street
One of the few surviving photos from the day Black Wall Street burned.Macaroni KID is lucky to have many…
Snowman Snow Stick
Snowy days call for a mixture of outdoor and indoor activities and this is one craft that embraces BOTH!G…
18 Sledding Hills in Chicago
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Homemade Nutella Mousse
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Kwanzaa With Kids: Celebrating This Family Holiday in 2022
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Family Traditions: Making Our Own Hanukkah Candles
Hanukkah takes place Sunday, December 18th to Monday, December 26th in 2022. This Jewish holiday is also…
Sponsored Once Upon a Symphony — Where Music Meets Magic
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Out of the Box Gift Ideas
This is a great gift for the person in your life with an impressive t-shirt collection - either from sport…
5 Theatrical Performances to See This Winter in Chicago
I love the experience of attending live theatrical performances, but even more so as a family! The antici…
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