Free Children’s Concert – March 13

The Music Institute of Chicago (MIC) presents a free children’s concert on March 13 entitled “Let’s Make Music,” a fun and interactive children’s program for elementary-age audiences.  Free and open to the public, the free concert takes place Saturday, March 13 at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue in downtown Evanston.  The event begins at 9 am with an open house featuring an instrument petting zoo, early childhood demos, and refreshments, followed by a free concert at 10 am performed by MIC ensemble-in-residence Axiom Brass Quintet, filled with such games as “Find the Beat”, “Where is the Melody”, “Who is Playing”, and “Musical Chair”. To finish up, students join the brass as conductors and percussionists. Ages 1-12. Read more

Dora the Explorer Teaches Free Healthy Snacks Class in Chicago – March 12

Looking for a fun, free event for your kids in Chicago this Friday?  How about meeting with Dora the Explorer and Kai-lan, who will be stopping by the Whole Foods in Lincoln Park (1550 N. Kingsbury St.) to teach kids how to make their favorite healthy snacks on Friday, March 12, 2010 from 11 – 11:30 a.m. Read more

MCA Free Family Days: The Artist’s Studio – Mar 13

Hey Chicago Families, come imagine, create, and think like an artist during the free Artist Studio Family Day at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA), Chicago om March 13. Families can recreate a busy day in the studio and discover how artists have turned their studios into the subject of their art during a tour of Production Site: The Artist’s Studio Inside and Out. Read more

St Patrick’s Day Free Festivities in Chicago – March 13

Chicago — everyone is Irish next Weekend!!  Come out for the annual free St. Patrick’s Day Parade and free Greening of the Chicago River on Saturday, March 13, 2010 as well as other festivities held around Chicago, including the new South Side Irish Family Fest. Read more

Free Kids Arts, Crafts and Music Day at Whole Foods – Mar 13

Come join in with the kids at Whole Foods Lincoln Park on March 13, 2010 for some fantastic free arts and crafts activities by Clementine Arts studio, with some samples, followed by a special free concert performance by one of our Chicago favorites, Laura Doherty. Read more

Free Tuesdays at Adler Planetarium in March 2010

Come out for some more free 2010 Discount Days in March as every Tuesday is free admission in March 2010.  The Adler is a recognized leader in science education, with a focus on inspiring young people to pursue careers in science.  A new exhibit for families in coming and March 26, the Adler Planetarium is launching the most immersive, hands-on exhibition ever created for families at the museum. The exhibition will be called Planet Explorers, and it will offer a great space adventure packed with excitement and fun. Each child will become a space explorer and embark on an awe-inspiring journey through the Universe to the mysterious Planet X. Read more

Free 2-Day Maple Syrup Festival in Chicago – Mar 20-21

Bring to kids and family to see how sap is tapped from maple trees at the 28th annual Maple Syrup Festival at North Park Village Nature Center, 5801 N. Pulaski Road on Saturday, March 20 and Sunday, March 21, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. No registration is required and the event is free for all ages.

During the two-day free maple syrup festival visitors can enjoy music and storytelling throughout the day, try tapping a maple tree, watch the sap boil and sample real maple syrup. There will be free guided nature walks to the “sugar bush” where visitors will learn more about the tapping process and enjoy maple tree tapping folklore. Read more

Free Kid’s Workshop at Home Depot – Sat Mar 6

Bring your kids out to the free Home Depot’s Kids Workshop this Saturday, March 6, 2010 between 9am and noon at all stores and they will get to build a free rain gauge to put up in the backyard or on the back porch. These workshops are designed for kids 5-12 years old.  The monthly free Home Depot’s Kids Workshops offer useful projects including the creation of toolboxes, fire trucks and mail organizers, as well as more educational projects, such as a window birdhouse, bughouse or Declaration of Independence frame kit. Read more

Free Monthly Chicago Mom’s Get Together – Mar 2

Looking for free things to do with other moms in Chicago?  Why not drop in at Bloom Yoga Studios on March 2 at 1:00 pm (4663 North Rockwell Avenue – Chicago, IL).  You can connect with other moms in this free monthly drop-in time, so bring your little one along for fun and community! Hang out in our cozy studio, have some tea and cookies, and share your challenges, joys, and questions with women who are experiencing many of the same things you are. Read more

Free Concert “In The Park with Civic” – Chicago Civic Orchestra – Sunday Feb 28

Looking for things to do in Chicago as February comes to a close? Come out and listen to a free concert by the Chicago Civic Orchestra (the Chicago Symphony’s development orchestra -the first US training orchestra — 1919 — affiliated with a major symphony) as they performs free shows at Washing ton Park and elsewhere throughout the season, usually led by big-name conductors and soloists. Read more

Free Birthday Party: Happy Birthday, Dr. Suess! – Feb 27

Bring your family to the Winnetka Public Library for a free celebration of Dr. Seuss’ wubbulous wonderful birthday with cake and games.  All this family fun occurs on Saturday, February 27 from 2-2:45 p.m. at the Winnetka Library.  This free program is for kids in grades K-2. Please note that registration is required for this program; call (847) 446-7220 to register. Read more

Free Kid’s Project at Lowes in Chicago – Feb 27, Mar 13

On Saturday, Feb 27, 2010, Chicago Lowe’s will be offering two free Build & Grow workshops. Almost every month, Lowes offers a couple of free Build and Grow clinics for children to help them learn project skills, and build something to take home. This is a great things to do in Chicago with your kids. Read more

Free Make-It, Take-It Kid’s Science Project at Michaels – Feb 27

Come on out to the free family event on Saturday, Feb 27 at Michael’s for a Fun, FREE Make-It Take-It Molecule Project. Kids will get to use the periodic table of elements to create free 3D models using Crayola Model Magic^®. While supplies last. Read more

Free Discovery Dig Wednesdays at Garfield Park Conservatory – Feb 24

Join the folks at Garfield Conservatory every Wednesday afternoon in the Children’s Garden for an free open exploration in our popular “Dig Pit.” Families have the chance to get their hands dirty by digging for dinosaur bones, planting pretend gardens, and many other rotating activities. Touchable plants and kid-friendly interactives will also be available during this time. Free admission and great for all ages! Read more

Celebrate Pulaski Day with Free Polish Pride Celebration – Navy Pier – Feb 28

Chicago, the home to the largest Polish population outside of Warsaw, Poland, will host the free Polish Pride Celebration from noon to 5 p.m. Feb. 28 at Navy Pier. The free event takes place in observance of Pulaski Day. Born in Poland, Kazimierz Pulaski was a nobleman and an officer who came to America to assist with military training efforts during the Revolutionary War. Credited for saving George Washington’s life, Pulaski was officially made an American citizen Nov. 6, 2009, 230 years after his death. Read more

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