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Bob Cushman

Valentine Events 2017

February 4, 6-8 p.m. Daddy Daughter Hoedown Grand Oaks Rec Center, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake www.crystallakeparks.org Yeeehaw! Girls, grab your boots and favorite cowboy, and mosey on over to the Daddy Daughter Hoedown! February 10, 4-5:30 p.m. Cool Science: Let’s Do Some Valentine Science 2244 West 95th... Read More
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Friday Fun Five January 27, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s January/February Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Preschool Fair – Crystal Lake Public Library... Read More
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Kid-Friendly Performances in Mar.-Apr. 2017

Thru – Mar. 19 The Adventures of Robin Hood – Filament Theatre Chicago,: 773-270-1660, www.filamenttheatre.org Filament Theatre, 4041 N Milwaukee Ave. Thru – Apr 22 The Snowy Day and Other Stories Chicago: 773-935-6100, www.apollochicago.com Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave. Thru – Mar 4 You Can’t Take It With... Read More
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Friday Fun Five January 20, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s January/February Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Ramps & Rollers Party – DuPage Children’s... Read More
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Friday Fun Five January 13, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s January/February Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       As We Grow Preschool Open House –... Read More
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Friday Fun Five January 6, 2017

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s January/February Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Mr. and Mrs. Pennyworth – Lookingglass Theatre... Read More
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Friday Fun Five December 30, 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s November/December Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Freaky Friday – Adventure Realm December 30... Read More
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Disney On Ice presents Follow Your Heart

Record-Breaking Animated Hit Disney•Pixar’s Finding Dory Makes a Splash as Part of Disney On Ice presents Follow Your Heart Riley and the Emotions from Disney•Pixar’s Inside Out Also Take the Ice for First Time in Feld Entertainment’s New Ice Extravaganza Coming to the Chicago Area, Jan. 25 – Feb.... Read More
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Preschool Information Fairs 2017

Are you looking for the right preschool for your child? Save time by attending an information fair at your local library. You can learn about a number of local preschools and talk to their representatives in one setting. Many of the events also include information from your area’s childcare... Read More
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Friday Fun Five December 23, 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s November/December Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio... Read More
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Kiddie Acadamy

Future medical visionaries don’t make their mark on the world by accident. They start early, developing the determination to reveal solutions that change lives. Kiddie Academy® Life Essentials® lets kids imagine that anything is possible. Visit kiddieacademy.com/oaklees, or call a location below. Read More
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Friday Fun Five December 16, 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s November/December Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Snowflake Swim – Pavilion Aquatics Center December... Read More
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Friday Fun Five December 9, 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s November/December Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Candy Cane Hunt – Lisle Park District... Read More
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Friday Fun Five December 2, 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s November/December Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Limelight’s A Christmas Carol – Oswegoland Park... Read More
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Holiday Light Displays 2016

            Since the sun tends to hide in December, here are some places you can find wonderful holiday light displays to brighten up your holidays. Lincoln Park ZooLights in Chicago on Nov. 25-27, Dec. 2-4, and nightly from Dec. 9 until Jan. 1 (except Dec. 24 &... Read More
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Friday Fun Five November 23, 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s November/December Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Christkindlmarket Naperville – Naper Settlement Through Dec.... Read More
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6 Tips for a Healthier Holiday

                With so many festive parties that include desserts, candies, and fat-laden foods, denying your child sweet treats is easier said than done. It’s better to teach your child moderation and how to make healthy choices. Dr. Dyan Hes, Medical Director of... Read More
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Christkindlmarket Oakbrook Chicago
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Holiday Bazaars and Craft Fairs 2016

Start now to make your gift giving easy this season. These holiday bazaars and craft fairs offer one-stop shopping where you can find a perfect and unique gift for all the special people on your list. Happy Gifting! Nov. 3-6 & 10-13 The Grove Arts & Craft Faire 2016 Glenview: www.glenviewparks.org/facilities-parks/the-grove/grove-arts-craft-faire/... Read More
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Chicago's Millennium Park skating
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Holiday family fun in Chicago 2022

The city sparkles with lights and cheer during the holiday season. Make it your family tradition to take advantage of all that Chicago has to offer during this time of year. There are train and trolley rides, music and performances, Santa runs and specialty shopping. Here’s the list of... Read More
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Friday Fun Five November 18, 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s November/December Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Christkindlmarket Chicago November 18 at Daley Plaza... Read More
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Friday Fun Five November 11, 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s November/December Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Dickens Holiday Village in Downtown Antioch Thru... Read More
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5 Tips to Keep Kids Safe While Traveling

Oaklee’s guest post by Nancy Cowles, Executive Director for Kids In Danger, a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to improving children’s product safety. Check their website for safety information and the latest product recalls.  Whatever the holiday season has in store for your family, if you will be traveling with your children,... Read More
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Friday Fun Five November 4, 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s November/December Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Barrington Showcase of Arts & Crafts –... Read More
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Classes and Winter Break Camps 2016

Looking for a class or a winter break camp? Here’s a list of fabulous camps for all kinds of activities. The YMCA even offers overnight camps. It’s not too late to register so call now! Specialty Camps The Actors Gymnasium offers performing arts camps in Evanston which teach circus and... Read More
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From Piles to Smiles
Bob Cushman

5 Tips to Relieve Holiday Stress

Oaklee’s guest post by our organizational guru, Sue Becker, owner of From Piles to Smiles.   Reflect on what you want. Determine what you want to get out of the holidays. For example, do you want to spend quality time with family or friends, eat healthfully, or express gratitude... Read More
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Feed My Starving Children
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Help Feed the Hungry this Season

As we focus on Thanksgiving and our wonderful Midwestern abundance of food, we’re reminded that not everyone is so lucky. Fortunately, there are a number of ways for us to help hungry families. Oaklee’s, along with our friends at Hope Lutheran, @Properties, and other local organizations recently volunteered at... Read More
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Friday Fun Five October 28, 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s November/December Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Rockin’ Boofest – Kenosha Public Museum October... Read More
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Family-Friendly Performances in Nov.-Dec. 2016

Whether you love the seasonal classics or are the first to see something new, you’ll find a family-friendly performance perfect for you this holiday season.  Nov. 1-20 Moon Shot: A Race to Space Chicago: 872-222-9555, chicagochildrenstheatre.org Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St.   Nov. 4-13 at Allstate... Read More
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Friday Fun Five October 21, 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s September/October Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Haunted Hole-O-Ween – Des Plaines Park District... Read More
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Friday Fun Five October 14, 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s September/October Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       29th Annual Autumn Drive October 14 –... Read More
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Friday Fun Five October 7, 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s September/October Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Heritage Day at Fischer Farm October 8... Read More
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Disturbia Haunted House Rosemont
Bob Cushman

Haunted Houses

Here are some spooky events for older children and teens and some really fun Haunted Houses.  Find more Fall Fun events on these posts: October Festivals Halloween Family Fun for all ages Pumpkin Patches & Corn Mazes Oct. 13 – 15 Haunted Forest in Oak Brook: www.obparks.org/hauntedforest/ Haunted Forest event will once again... Read More