There’s nothing like a live performance to stimulate your child’s imagination and transport them to another world. Check out these family-friendly shows.
For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Spring issue, or search our calendar of events!
Ongoing
Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament
Schaumburg: 847-882-0555 www.medievaltimes.com
2001 N. Roselle Rd. Enter an 11th century castle and travel through the mists of time to a forgotten age. A two-hour tournament including a 4 course medieval feast is fun for the whole family. For a limited time, free princess training on Saturdays and free knight training on Sundays. See our coupons for Spring Savings and One Free Birthday.
Through March 22
Circuscope presented by The Actors Gymnasium
Evanston: 847-328-2795 www.actorsgymnasium.org/shows/ past-productions/circuscope
The Actors Gymnasium, 927 Noyes St. Circuscope explores a fascinating world on the other side of the microscopic lens through surprising acrobatics, mime, live music and other-worldly design. $15/$20
Through April 10
Jack and the Beanstalk
Chicago: 773-205-9600 www.chicagokidscompany.com
Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. Come along with Jack and his best friend Carmelita (a Spanish- Speaking Cow), as they try to save their village from a crazy Giant! Along the way you’ll meet a beautiful singing Harp, a Golden Goose, and a wacky Bean Salesman. $12.
Through May 3, most Tues.-Sun. 10am & 12:30pm
The Marriott Theatre presents “The Princess and the Pea”
Lincolnshire: 847-634-0200 www.MarriottTheatre.com
The Marriott Theater, 10 Marriott Dr. Prince Wellington is seeking a bride. All the princesses in the land are lining up to be the first to pass the “Princess Test.” Who will pass the test? $15/person, free parking.
March 14, 9am-11am
Little Train of the Caipira
Evanston: 800-838-3006 musicinst.org
Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave. The morning begins the Music Institute Instrument Petting Zoo. At 10am, everyone takes a musical journey through the villages in the Sao Paolo province of Brazil, set to “Little Train of the Caipira.” $5 general admission.
March 20-29, Fri. 7pm, Sat. 1pm and 7pm, Sun. 3pm
Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka, Jr.”
Geneva: 630-232-4542 www.genevaparks.org
Playhouse 38, 524 W. State St. Enter the world of Augustus Gloop and everlasting gobstoppers, at Geneva Park District’s first-ever family production of Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka, Jr, featuring a talented local cast. $10 tickets available at Sunset Community Center, 710 Western Ave.
March 27 & 28, 7pm
“Singers’ Choice” by the Prairie Singers
Ottawa: 815-433-6100 reddickmansion.org
Reddick Mansion, 100 W. Lafayette St. The songs have been chosen by the Prairie Singers from their past 27 years of musical performances. Coffee and dessert included. Reservations required. $12/person.