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We invite your whole family, including children, to come by Bennett Day School on Saturday, November 11 any time between 9:00 am - 12:00 pm to learn more about our innovative PreK-12 program. This is a free event, but RSVP is required. Please go here to register. There is free parking available on the west side of Morgan and south side of Hubbard, or metered parking on Grand Ave. We are two blocks west of the Grand Blue Line stop and the Halsted 8 bus, and 2 blocks north of the Pink/Green Line Stop at Morgan if those options are convenient to you. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: samantha.rud@bennettday.org.

Bubbles Academy is Chicagoland's premiere early childhood enrichment center and preschool offering classes and child development programs for ages 0-5. Join us as we ignite wonder through music, movement, drama, art, and play! Ignite Wonder Through The Arts & Play! Early childhood education for whole child development, offering caregiver and child classes & preschool.

Hyde Park Art Center, the renowned non‐profit hub for contemporary art located on Chicago’s vibrant South Side, announces programs for Chicago‐based artist Candace Hunter’s largest solo exhibition to date: Candace Hunter: The Alien‐Nations and Sovereign States of Octavia E Butler Fall Center Days at the Hyde Park Art Center celebrates the opening of Candace Hunter: The Alien‐Nations and Sovereign States of Octavia E. Butler with exhibition viewing and related art-making activities, in addition to an Afrofuturism and science fiction popup book shop with local Black women-owned bookstore, Semicolon Bookstore & Gallery. Offered quarterly, Center Days activate the entire building with intergenerational art-making activities, artist workshops, artist talks, open studios, and community collaborations. Hyde Park Arts Center is proud to be free and open to the public seven days a week. The Center is open Mondays - Thursdays from 10 am - 7 pm, Fridays from 10 am - 4:30 pm, Saturdays from 10 am - 4 pm, and Sundays from 11 am - 4 pm. This is a free event and no RSVP is required. Street parking is available. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: maggie@silvermangroupchicago.com.

Hyde Park Holly-Day is back for 2023! Presented by the University of Chicago in partnership with Downtown Hyde Park, the Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce, and the South East Chicago Commission. We've planned some great (FREE!) activities for you to enjoy in Hyde Park: ICE CARVING DEMONSTRATION 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Harper Court Watch an ice artist carve two sculptures with a chainsaw from blocks of ice. SELF-GUIDED ICE SCULPTURE STROLL All Day | 53rd Street from S. Lake Park Avenue to S. Woodlawn Avenue. Find all 12 ice sculptures – take a photo/video and tag us at #hphollyday SOUL SANTA & MRS. CLAUS - FREE FAMILY PHOTO 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | The Promontory, 5311 S. Lake Park Avenue West NOTE: This is a very popular event. We cannot guarantee everyone will be able to take a picture with Santa. We’ll do our best to accommodate as many people as possible, but we may have to stop the line prior to 1 p.m. to ensure we finish on time. Thanks for your understanding. HOLIDAY CRAFTS (while supplies last) 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | The Promontory, 5311 S. Lake Park Avenue West COSTUMED CHARACTERS 12-2 p.m. | Local Businesses TBD BUDDY THE ELF 12:30-3:30 p.m. Be on the lookout for Buddy! He'll be visiting 53rd Street, The Promontory, The Hyde Park Shopping Center, and local businesses. DANCE PERFORMANCES Starting at 1:30 p.m. | The Promontory, 5311 S. Lake Park Avenue West LIVE REINDEER & SLEIGH 2-4 p.m. | Hyde Park Shopping Center Courtyard Meet two live reindeer and sit in a sleigh! For event details go to hphollyday.com Interactive Hyde Park online map and app – welcometohydepark.com This is a free event and no RSVP is required. Paid and street parking are available. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: acsrodon@uchicago.edu.

Free all-ages event at Holy Covenant United Methodist Church in Lincoln Park/Lakeview featuring treats, crafts, art, games, community, and more! This is a free event and no RSVP is required. Street parking available. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: office@holycovenantumc.org.

Join Kids' Work Chicago Riverview and observe our Jr.K/Kindergarten classrooms to see the curriculum and learning environment in real-time, then chat with lead teachers at a Q&A session! This is a free event, but RSVP is required. Please go here to register. Ample parking in Kids' Work Riverview's private lot in front of our center. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: sierra@kidsworkchicago.com.

Join Kids' Work Chicago Riverview and observe our PreK classrooms to see the curriculum and learning environment in real-time, then chat with lead teachers at a Q&A session! This is a free event, but RSVP is required. Please go here to register. Ample parking in Kids' Work Riverview's private lot in front of our center. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: sierra@kidsworkchicago.com.

Join Kids' Work Chicago Riverview and observe our PreK classrooms to see the curriculum and learning environment in real-time, then chat with lead teachers at a Q&A session! This is a free event, but RSVP is required. Please go here to register. Ample parking in Kids' Work Riverview's private lot in front of our center. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: sierra@kidsworkchicago.com.

Join Kids' Work Chicago Riverview and observe our Jr.K/Kindergarten classrooms to see the curriculum and learning environment in real-time, then chat with lead teachers at a Q&A session! This is a repeating event, with a 2nd open house on for Jr.K/Kindergarten on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, 9:45 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. This is a free event, but RSVP is required. Please go here to register. Ample parking in Kids' Work Riverview's private lot in front of our center. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: sierra@kidsworkchicago.com.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO EARLY 2024. Join Matt Cohen and Associates for a symposium and resource fair to uplift and empower LGBTQ+ children and young adults and their parents, guardians, caregivers, and allies by connecting them with community and mental health resources and providing them with the knowledge and ability to advocate for LGBTQ+ youth’s legal rights in school and beyond. We will have dynamic experts presenting on relevant topics including legal rights in school, bullying, treatment, and support of mental health needs. There will also be a resource fair where advocates, clinicians, therapy providers, and community organizations will be available to talk to participants one-on-one about their experiences and provide valuable information on what is available and where to go to get the help that they need. Make sure to stop by the NPN table to say hello! Tickets are $10.00 per family and include a light breakfast and box lunch for each participant. RSVP is required, please go here to register. The event will take place at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, 25 E Pearson St. Garage parking is available. Must Know Info: Saturday, November 4th Loyola School of Law, 25 E. Pearson St., Chicago, (10th and 15th Floors) Details & registration here! Registration fee $10 per individual/family. Refreshments and lunch provided! Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit will be available. Please register here by Friday, October 27, to secure your spot. Presentation topics will include: - Opening remarks on the state of legal fights over LGBTQ+ rights around the country by a law school professor - Keynote by a trans student and his attorney who took his school district to court over his right to use the boy's bathroom and won - Legal and Educational Rights in School by parent and school district attorneys, school district employee, and school violence/bullying prevention advocate - The Intersection of LGBTQ+ Identity and Mental Health by a mental health provider who specializes in working with the LGBTQ+ community - A panel and Q+A on experiences and advocacy advice by LGBTQ+ students, parents, advocates, and private school administrator Resource Fair participants include: PFLAG Illinois Safe Schools Alliance Prevent School Violence Illinois Brave Space Alliance Institute for Therapy Through the Arts Transformative Justice Law Project Youth Outlook Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School Roycemore School City Elementary The Moran Center Howard Brown Health, Broadway Youth Center Constellation Collective Neighborhood Parents Network Kenneth Young Center Youth Services Glenview and more! PARKING If you are planning to drive to the event and need parking, click the links below for discounted options. Loyola University Chicago does not own nor control these private parking facilities. Loyola University Chicago does not endorse any parking facility nor accept liability for the use of these parking facilities. Loyola University Chicago shall not be responsible for any injury or for any loss or damage to vehicles, accessories, or the contents thereof caused by fire, theft, collision, water or other causes at private parking facilities. · One West Superior (One Superior Place) · 900 N. Michigan Self-Park · Fordham Garage Please register here by this Friday, October 27, to secure your spot. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: contact@mattcohenandassociates.com.

Please join Sacred Heart for a morning of playtime for children under 3, including crafts, music, and free play. And of course, conversation and refreshments for parents, too! These classes take place on Tuesdays through December 19th! No class on October 10 or November 21. Classes are free and open to everyone. Parking available. For more information, please visit this page. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: marjie.murphy@shschicago.org.

Calling all young entrepreneurs! Bennett Day School will be hosting the Acton Children’s Business Fair. This hands-on event provides children with an opportunity to showcase their creativity and put their entrepreneurial skills to the test by selling their own products! This event is free and open to the public. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. However, children must apply to sell a product at the Business Fair. There is a $10 participation fee for those selling products. Please go here to apply. If you are planning to drive, there is limited parking available in the gravel lot on the NW corner at Morgan and Hubbard (across the street from Bennett's campus). There is also free parking available on the west side of Morgan and the south side of Hubbard, or metered parking on Grand Ave. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: samantha.rud@bennettday.org.

How can we help our kids grow and thrive in a digital world? Join Bennett Day School for a Parent/Guardian Talk with Dr. Devorah Heitner to learn how we can help our kids navigate coming of age in a world where nearly every moment of their lives can be shared & compared. RSVP is required. Please go here to register. $5 with code BDS50. If you are planning to drive, there is limited parking available in the gravel lot on the NW corner at Morgan and Hubbard (across the street from Bennett's campus). There is also free parking available on the west side of Morgan and the south side of Hubbard, or metered parking on Grand Ave. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: samantha.rud@bennettday.org.

Join the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago for a day of family fun! For this Family Day, explore the overlap between art and science with educators from the Field Museum and artist Assaf Evron. Designed and led by Chicago artists, Family Day is a monthly program that allows families and youth to connect and engage with contemporary art through activities and performances for all ages. Enjoy FREE admission while taking part in workshops, open studio sessions, gallery tours, performances, and more. This is a free event, but RSVP is required. Please go here to register. Garage parking is 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.

After a summer hiatus, Family Days are back! Join the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago for a day of family fun! Designed and led by Chicago artists, Family Day is a monthly program that allows families and youth to connect and engage with contemporary art through activities and performances for all ages. Enjoy FREE admission while taking part in workshops, open studio sessions, gallery tours, performances, and more. This is a free event, but RSVP is required. Please go here to register. Garage parking is 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.

Making Sense of Autism, founded by an Autistic now retired Occupational therapist, helps parents and professionals discover the key to connecting with Autistic individuals through strenths and motivations.

Discover the power and joy of music! Meet Southport FUNdamentals and join The Music Playhouse of Chicago for singing, dancing, learning, and fun! This class features music and curriculum by The Music Class® Inc. The Class is 45 minutes in length. Southport FUNdamentals is a community center located on the north end of Chicago's Southport Corridor neighborhood dedicated to MAKING LEARNING FUN for kids of all ages (even grown-ups)! This is a FREE in-person indoor class at Southport Fundamentals. RSVP is required. Please go here to register. Free neighborhood street parking available. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: erin@themusicplayhouseofchicago.com

Knowing how to cast your net wide and increase your options is KEY to a successful Chicago high school search. Join Chicago School GPS as we bring together over 35 participating public, private, and boarding high schools & resources, each with unique qualities that you may not have known about prior to coming to our Hidden Gems Fair. PLUS, you can meet helpful resource vendors and partake in informative breakout sessions that will give you clarity on the high school process. Join us for an afternoon designed to make your high school journey a successful one! Tickets are $20 and RSVP required. Please go here to register. School (Wolcott College Prep Arts & Athletics Center) and street parking available. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: ginger@chischoolgps.com.

For families who are NEW to The Music Playhouse! Learn how to interact musically with your child, and Meet The Music Playhouse! Sing, dance, play, and learn! Engaging and interactive songs and activities are designed and modified to benefit little ones. We use play-based and research-based techniques, gamification, and hands-on, interactive activities that keep students engaged and excited to learn. Our primary goals are to foster development, parent/child bonding, and independent music accuracy, and to instill a lifelong love and understanding of music through variety, repetition, and fun! Research shows that exposure to a variety of sounds and rhythms in the first few months of life creates the strongest foundation for developing communication skills and musical aptitude as they grow. Research also shows that singing to and dancing with your baby enriches emotional and social development. This is a free event. RSVP Required. Go here to register. Free neighborhood street parking is available. This is a repeating event with another free class on September 1, 2023, from 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM. This event is located at 5306 N. Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625. RSVP Required. Go here to register for the September 1 class. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: erin@themusicplayhouseofchicago.com

Bubblespalooza Block Party is back! Join us as we celebrate Bubbles Academy's 20th Anniversary and come together to raise funds for Whole Child Arts - free arts programming and scholarships. We're gathering with our favorite small businesses and performers for an amazing morning of music, art, a bubble show, photo booth, vendor activities and more! Register ahead and get your ticket for $10. Free parking with online registration. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: sarah@bubblesacademy.com

The St. Helen Carnival is a fun-filled three-day family-friendly event featuring rides, great music, and delicious food. Hosted in the heart of Chicago's Ukrainian Village is the largest annual event hosted by St. Helen School. The event is free entry with optional food, beverage, and ride tickets available. A 3-day carnival ride pass is available on-site. Friday 9/29: 5 pm - 10 pm Saturday 9/30: 12 pm - 10 pm Sunday 10/1: 12 pm - 8 pm No RSVP is required, but please go here for more information. The event is free entry with optional food, beverage, and ride tickets available. A 3-day carnival ride pass is available on-site. Neighborhood street parking is available. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: jennbarron.chicago@gmail.com.

This webinar will serve as an introduction to Chicago Park District programs for parents of individuals with disabilities and also act as a hands-on guide for creating an Activenet account and using the Chicago Park District website and registration system. This is a free event, but RSVP is required. Please go here to register. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: ttjeanbaptiste@cps.edu.

Executive Functioning (EF) has become a popular term mentioned among educators. EF refers to the process in which we initiate a task, organize and plan how to accomplish the task, and lastly persevere and stay focused despite distractions until we complete the task. Although we typically think of executive functioning skills for middle and high school students, research shows the importance of explicitly teaching executive functioning skills to early childhood-aged children to foster independence, responsibility, and self-regulation. This webinar will give parents tools and strategies to help their early learners practice executive functioning skills, giving them a strong foundation to succeed! This webinar is for parents with early learners that have an IFSP, IEP, or 504 plan. This is a free event, but RSVP is required. Please go here to register. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: ttjeanbaptiste@cps.edu.

Attention Chicago moms of young children with developmental differences, you will have an opportunity to relax, rest, and relate to each other. You can release and eliminate any tension, hurt, anger, or negative toxic energy built up from everyday stress. Moms, you will leave feeling refreshed with the intention of having a positive year and having tools to implement self-care and remove stress. Moms can sign up for activities like Yoga with Guided Meditation, Personal Massage, Nature Walks, Courtyard Games, Art for A Purpose, and much more! This event starts on Saturday at 9 am and concludes on Sunday, August 13 at 4 pm. This is a free event, but RSVP is required. Please go here to register. Registration closes on July 31st, 2023. The retreat location is about 45 miles outside of the city of Chicago, more information for driving or chartered transportation will be provided when registering. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: ttjeanbaptiste@cps.edu.

Designed for young kids with developmental disabilities with a participating grown-up, this highly- interactive drama class will get the whole family moving and imagining! Bond with your little one through creative drama, music, and multisensory activities, while supporting your child’s motor development, communication skills, self-confidence, and blossoming creative spirit. This is a free event, but RSVP is required. Please go here to register. Lot parking is available at Chicago Children's Theater. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: ttjeanbaptiste@cps.edu.