Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories!
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Chicago’s North Shore – Museum Month
April 1 – 30 in the Chicagoland Area
Participating museums have special offers available during April, 2018. To receive your offer, simply show the offer at NorthShoreMuseumMonth.com on your mobile device to museum staff. Bahá’í House of Worship, American Toby Jug Museum, Block Museum of Art, Chicago Botanic Garden, Evanston History Center, Frances Willard House Museum, The Grove, Halim Time & Glass Museum, Illinois Holocaust Museum, Kohl Children’s Museum, Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, Skokie Heritage Museum and Historic Wagner Farm.
“Sleeping Beauty – A Musical” – Overshadowed Theatrical Productions
April 6-7, 13-14 and 20-21 in Medinah
In a kingdom far away, the vengeful sorceress Magenta has placed a wicked curse on the beautiful Princess Amber and only a true love’s kiss can unlock the spell and wake her before it is too late. This captivating fairy tale creates excitement and thrill for its audience as they root for Prince Hunter and the fate of the beautiful princess!
Kids Klassics Film Series: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory
April 8 in Wilmette
Each screening will be followed by a fun and educational talkback to engage young audiences to think about films in a new way. Hosted by Chicago film critic, blogger for ‘Every Movie Has a Lesson,’ and educator Don Shanahan, who will lead an interactive discussion.
How to Ride a Bike (6-9 Years Old) – Vernon Hills High School
April 8 in Vernon Hills
Is your child struggling to learn how to ride their bike? Through step by step, engaging activities we’ll help them with their cycling. REI kid-friendly instructors will provide a combination of personalized and group instruction.
The Great Midwest Train Show – DuPage County Fairgrounds
April 8 in Wheaton
The Great Midwest Train Show began in 1972 and is the world’s largest monthly train show with an average of 180 exhibitors at each show. The show features trains of all scales and gauges.
This week’s Friday Fun Five is sponsored by “Chicago Wolves Hockey”.
The Chicago Wolves have only three regular season home games left. Don’t get left out in the cold. Tickets start at $11.
