Events on Saturday, April 14, 2012
Martha and Arthur at Children’s Poetry Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Poetry Foundation
The Poetry Foundation
61 West Superior Street//Chicago, IL 60654
This free event is best suited to children aged 13 and under. Please note that the Poetry Foundation will only be open to children and their parents or guardians during this event. Admission granted on first come, first served basis.
The special weekend event will include screenings of episodes of the WTTW Kids programs Martha Speaks and Arthur featuring poets Billy Collins and Jack Prelutsky; a musical performance and puppet show featuring the work of current Children’s Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis by artists Jennifer Trowbridge and Lolly Extract; and a variety of interactive crafts and activities, including a scavenger hunt.
Old Town School of Folk Music’s Family Earth Day Fun
Old Town School of Folk Music
4545 North Lincoln Avenue//Chicago, IL 60625
Celebrate Earth Day Family style. Bring the kids at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 14 to Old Town School of Folk Music. Join hosts Sandy Lucas & Lenny Marsh for earth-loving songs, recycled stories, eco-friendly poems, hand- made instruments and more! Tickets are $5.
http://www.oldtownschool.org/concerts/2012/4/14_playdate.php
Dia Del Nino Family Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at UIC Pavilion
UIC Pavilion
525 South Racine//Chicago, IL. 60607
For general info, call: (312)413-5740
Join the fun at the largest health and wellness family celebration. Check out Dia Del Nino Family Festival on Saturday, April 14 from 11 a.m. to 3p.m. at UIC Pavilion. The day is filled with hands-on activities such as art, culture, heath, health screenings, nutrition, and fitness. The event is free, but parking is not.
Events on Sunday, April 15
Who Loves Miss Lori’s Campus? Kids do!
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue// Chicago, IL 60611
Join Miss Lori from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Navy Pier for a FREE, fun-filled WTTW Kids Readers Are Leaders performance, from Miss Lori’s CAMPUS. Each live show includes original songs, engaging activities and story readings!
The first 200 kids will receive Free books!
CAF Family Studio Sunday
224 South Michigan Avenue// Chicago, IL 60604
For more info, call:(312)922-3432
Come out to the Chicago Architecture Foundation for CAF Family Studio on Sunday, April 15. Drop in from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This Sunday’s theme will be Angles to Ziggurats.
Navy Pier Free Fun
600 East Grand Avenue// Chicago, IL 60611
Explore Chicago’s multicultural Neighborhoods from the sweet confines of Navy Pier ends Sunday. Fun for all ages and Free!
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 North Central Avenue//Chicago, IL 60624
For info on the family programs, call: (773) 638-1766 ext. 23.
For general info, call: (312) 746-5100
Head out to Garfield Park Conservatory for family make and take activity on Saturdays & Sundays. Free Family fun for all ages.
Drop in anytime from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. No reservations are required to participate.
Grow your very own pea pod. The session lasts approximately 15-20 minutes. This weekend’s theme is Grow a Pea Pod in a Snap. Kids will eat their vegetables especially when they are active in the cultivating process. Did you know that when you eat peas, you are actually eating seeds? Learn this and more fun facts, including the life cycle of a pea plant. Plant this cool weather crop now and get ready for yummy summertime snacks in June!
Other activities to do at the Garfield Park Conservatory
Free family fun weekends at Garfield Park Conservatory on Saturdays & Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Discover the Power of Plants!”
Explore the conservatory where curiosity is quenched with knowledge and minds flourish in this tropical paradise. Let the hands-on fun begin with the following activities: Plant a pretend garden, build a tropical habitat, help water their plants, or read a book under a tropical canopy.
****Free admission for everyone. ****
Elizabeth Morse Genius’ Children’s Garden, Garfield Park Conservatory
For more info, visit: http://www.garfield-conservatory.org/
Art Institute of Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago
111 South Michigan Avenue//Chicago, IL. 60603
For more info, call: (312) 443-3600
Free all ages Family Fun at the Art Institute of Chicago. Check out this drop-in program from 11 a.m. -2:00 p.m. at the Ryan Education Center.
Create collages inspired by your favorite museum masterpieces on Saturday, April 14 & Sunday, April 15 create Surreal Scenes inspired by dream-like images from works of art on view in the Art Institute.
Note: this program is for families with children.
Visit: http://www.artic.edu/
