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Chicago Kids Holi! Celebrate India’s Festival of Colors with Bubbles Academy and Bollywood & Culture Groove! Join us for a one-of-a-kind Holi celebration for kids in Chicago, with Bollywood dancing, cultural exploration, Holi art, Indian snacks, and play Holi with real & organic colors!

The Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel invites guests to relax in its stylishly renovated accommodations in Northbrook. The hotel offers easy access to dining, shopping, Ravinia Park, the Chicago Botanic Garden, and several Fortune 500 companies. A perfect choice for both leisure and business travelers, visitors can enjoy modern amenities, including a fitness center and exceptional dining options at Pancetta Regional Kitchen + Bar or =Ruth’s Chris Steak House.

Join The Museum of Contemporary Art for Family Day! This month see if you can hear echoes of the future or the past in Wafaa Bilal: Indulge Me. ASL interpretation is provided at this event. This is a free event, but RSVP is required. Please go here to register. Lot parking available. The parking garage is located on Chicago Avenue just west of Fairbanks Court and adjacent to the museum. The garage does not provide direct access to the museum. When you exit the garage, simply turn right and walk west up Chicago Avenue. Our entrances face Mies Van Der Rohe Way. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: sypervaiz@mcachicago.org.

Join St. James School for their March Mavericks Open House on March 15th for a day of fun, basketball, and family-friendly activities! Whether you're exploring enrollment or just looking for a good time, you won't want to miss this event. What to Expect: March Mavericks: Meet their vibrant community and learn about their dynamic academic programs and extracurricular offerings. For the little ones, they’ll have arts & crafts, library activities, and story time throughout the morning. Snacks will be available to keep everyone energized, and children ages 0-7 must be accompanied by an adult. Basketball Camp: Enjoy basketball-themed activities like shooting contests and mini-games. Kids can develop their skills in a fun, supportive environment: 9-10 AM: Open Gym for Kindergarten and younger 10-11 AM: K-2 Instruction with Mr. Gast and team Why Attend? Explore their academic programs and after-school activities Tour the campus and meet current students and faculty Enjoy basketball activities for all ages and creative activities for younger children This is a free event, but RSVP is required. Please email jcampbell@stjames-lutheran.org to register. Street parking available. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: jcampbell@stjames-lutheran.org.

Join Bell Elementary for a Virtual Lunch & Learn Nutrition Workshop, designed for parents with children ages 3 to 9! This engaging session will help you navigate picky eating habits and provide practical strategies to encourage a more varied and nutritious diet for your child. Additionally, we’ll discuss the healthy school lunch initiatives implemented by CPS, giving you insight into what’s offered and how to complement meals at home. Led by two registered dietitians, this interactive workshop is the perfect opportunity to ask questions, share experiences, and gain expert advice. Bring your lunch, your curiosity, and let’s talk about fostering healthy eating habits together! This is a free event. Please go here to RSVP. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: Livia.ly@nutri.ly.

This is an opportunity to get together and network with other kind humans (many who are business owners) who want to make a difference in a laid-back and positive space (bring plenty of business cards!). You'll also get a visibility refresh, with an updated headshot/portrait (not the boring, corporate type of headshot either!). And (as if it couldn’t get any better) your registration directly contributes to the greater good of humanity. The registration fee is a suggested donation of $50 and 100% goes to a cause contributing to the greater good. Registration is required - there is a maximum number so that it remains a positive, easy-going experience for all. Here is the link to learn more and to register: https://maijamartinphotography.com/headshots-and-humanity/. The exact location of this event will be sent to you upon registration. Street parking is available. Or only a five-minute walk from the Blue Line. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: maija@maijamartinphotography.com.

Come dance with us! Ballet Chicago's Junior Intensive gives students the foundation necessary to excel and build self-confidence. Placement is based on age, amount of prior training, and level of advancement. The program culminates with an in-studio viewing.

Join The Writing Workshop at Hemingway Birthplace Museum, for separate Workshops for Writing and Poetry by Grade Levels. These are consecutive writing workshops based on age, rising 6-8th graders or rising 9-12th graders, students are welcome to register for one, two, or all three writing workshops within their given grade level, we also have two poetry workshops by grade level, class size is no more than 12 students, each workshop is different, please consult our website for specifics for each workshop session. Each workshop takes place in the birthplace of Ernest Hemingway one of the 20th century's most renowned writers, in Oak Park IL.

St. James Lutheran School (2101 N Fremont St., Lincoln Park) invites you to bring your children (ages birth-4) for a fun and enriching experience designed to foster new friendships and develop social skills. Enjoy interactive toys, simple crafts, and engaging storytime in a warm, welcoming environment. From 8:45am to 9:15am, children can explore and develop their gross motor skills with open play on our playground. Then, from 9:15am to 10:15am, head to our Library for a creative seasonal art project followed by storytime. Caregivers must accompany children. This event repeats every Friday morning (with the exception of April 18, 2025) until June 6, 2025. FREE for all families, friends, and neighbors and no RSVP is required. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: jcampbell@stjames-lutheran.org.

German International School Chicago looks forward to welcoming you on Saturday, March 29, at our campus for a special open house event: From 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. we will welcome families on our new nature playground for a fun family time. Please join us for events including: Free pretzels and hot drinks Meeting staff, faculty & current GISC families Complimentary face painting Shop the GISC flea market The event takes place on our playground at GISC Campus at 1726 W Berteau Ave, Chicago, IL 60613. Inclement weather? The event will move indoors to the gym if weather conditions require. This is a free event, but RSVP is required. Please go here to register. Street parking available. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: dvogel@germanschoolchicago.com.

Hey Chicago families and future explorers! Get ready to mark your calendars, because Summer is in the air. Edgewater is hosting a free Kids Activity Open House to showcase and discover the best camps for kids (0 to 17). This exciting event is your golden ticket to discovering the coolest camps around, all in one place. Whether your kiddo dreams of diving into science experiments, exploring the world of nature, creating a masterpiece artwork for the fridge, or just making awesome new friends, this camp extravaganza has something for everyone! Don’t miss this chance to make your child’s summer the best one yet! Enjoy a one-stop-shop of summer camps at one event! This is a free event, and no RSVP is required. Lot and street parking available. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: david@edgewater.org.

Summer Camp on a farm complete with animals, gardens, commercial kitchen, pizza oven, space to explore and discover. Air conditioned cabins, clean bathrooms, always hot showers, healthy food.

Camp Galileo’s acclaimed curriculum combines STEAM exploration and outdoor fun for kids in grades K–10. Give your K–10th grader the summer of a lifetime at Camp Galileo, where every week is a new adventure. With an imagination-sparking curriculum, hands-on learning, and plenty of outdoor play, it's endlessly enriching and unforgettably fun.

You've achieved a lot of Maslow's Pyramid for your kiddos: Housed, check Eating, check Sleeping – well, mostly check. But what are the money moves you need to make sure that you're taking care of their financial needs and your financial needs, and protecting the new layers of risk that exist in your life? Join us for a lively discussion of five important money moves to make when your children are young, including: Saving for college and saving for retirement, at the same time Updating your insurance (and not get scammed in the process) Preparing the documents that would protect your family if something happened to you (or both of you) Whether you'd rather step on loose Lego than think about your retirement accounts or whether that piggy bank in "Toy Story" has nothing on you, we welcome you to join us for our 30 minute presentation followed by open Q&A. We also warmly welcome attendees who don't have children today but are gathering information for future decisions. Interested in the content but can’t make this time? Register for this online webinar to receive a recording and a copy of the handouts afterwards. This is a free, online event, but RSVP is required. Please go here to register. Please go here for more information and disclosures. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: categoebel@gmail.com.

Join us for this special presentation on nutrition.First, we will have Ariana Luster, MS, RD, LDN aschool nutrition specialist and registered dietitianfrom CPS kick us off. Ariana will talk about thecommitments CPS is making towards nutrition.Livia will follow up with a presentation on FourSecrets to Improving Your Child’s Picky EatingHabits. Livia Ly, MS, RD, LDN is a registered &licensed dietitian, nutritionist and one of ourwonderful Lincoln Park ELC parents. "If you're facing challenges with your child’s eating habits, join us on Wednesday, February 19, from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. I understand how frustrating it can be when kids refuse to eat the healthy foods we offer—even dietitians face these struggles! But we should never give up. With persistence and creative strategies, we can foster healthier eating habits for the whole family." This is a free, online event, and no RSVP is required. Join here: meet: google.com/fqd-xpyy-rbz This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: Livia.ly@nutri.ly.