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Sonny Acres Farm hosts their “Big & Bright Trail of Lights Festival”, open November 22 - December 30. A complete holiday haven, the experience features everything from an enchanted mile-long walking trail with dazzling sites and sounds to fresh trees, handmade wreaths and photos with the Big Man by reservation in Santa’s Workshop. Enjoy delicious treats and eats including adult beverages and s’mores kits to roast over the fire pit.

The highly anticipated Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Medical District UIC, has opened within the rapidly expanding Illinois Medical District on Chicago’s west side. The property features 135 modern guestrooms and 46 spacious studio suites, designed with comfort in mind to support the incredible changemakers visiting the District daily. The property offers guests an on-site indoor swimming pool, along with amenities including WiFi, complimentary hot breakfast daily, & on-site parking.

ANNIE is a celebration of family, optimism and how spirit remains the ultimate cure for all the hard knocks life throws your way. ANNIE has reminded generations of theatergoers that sunshine is always right around the corner, and now the best-loved musical is set to return in a new production – just as you remember it and more!

At Bennett, we do not see students as empty vessels waiting to be filled with information, but rather as competent, capable individuals who are co-collaborators in their education. Our students learn by doing through meaningful project-based learning (PBL) experiences and are assessed based on developmental milestones and essential competencies, not the traditional grading scale. Our experienced educators are committed to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Pilgrim Lutheran School in Chicago's North Center neighborhood offers a dynamic educational environment where students in PreK through 8th grade thrive academically, spiritually, and socially. With a focus on academic excellence, character development, and a nurturing community, we provide a comprehensive curriculum, passionate teachers, and a range of extracurricular activities, including drama, music, visual arts, and Spanish instruction in every grade.

Located in Lincoln Park for more than 50 years, Park West Cooperative Nursery School provides a unique first school experience for children ages 18 months to 5 years. At Park West we respect children as growing individuals, provide support and varied opportunities to further their thinking, and help them develop a love of learning. Parents have opportunities to assist in their child's classroom and actively participate in school operations.

Welcome to Bliss & Belle Boutique, where Lincoln Park goes for the latest hand-picked fashions. Our team is small but mighty, known for warm smiles and a knack for pairing our customers with the best on-trend pieces. Our styles are always fun and fresh. You can trust every item in our shop was picked with passion and intentionality!

Chicago Psychotherapy is a private therapy practice in Lincoln Park. Our Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions Program (SPACE) Workshop is an evidence-based treatment for child Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders. In this 5-session virtual workshop, parents leave better equipped to support their anxious children or teens without inadvertently reinforcing their symptoms of anxiety or OCD.

GTM provides household employers with an easy-to-use payroll and tax platform backed by expert, concierge-level support. Services include: Household Payroll Nanny Taxes Senior Care Taxes Workers’ Compensation Employee Benefits & Insurance Household HR Services

Magnolia Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, the office of Dr. Rupal Naik and her expert team of Pediatric Dentists, where helping children achieve excellent oral health is our passion! Our office is conveniently located in Chicago, Illinois, we are committed to providing comprehensive, compassionate, and conservative dental care to infants, children, and adolescents while making each patient feel special! Our ultimate goal is to create healthy habits for a lifetime of beautiful smiles.

Merit School of Music transforms the lives of Chicago-area youth through removing barriers to high-quality music education.

Amazon Prime Day 2024 has arrived! The annual two-day sale is full of discounts, promos, and exclusive deals for Amazon Prime subscribers. Amazon Prime Day is a pretty big deal because it is one of the best opportunities to score discounts on a variety of items outside of Black Friday and Cyber Monday while stocking up on items you'll need throughout the year like gifts, cleaning supplies, and tech. If you've shopped Amazon Prime Day in the past, we're sure you may have felt overwhelmed by the sea of deals available but not to worry - we've compiled a list of shopping tips and amazing deals to help you navigate your saving adventure! Preparation is Key 🔑 It's incredibly easy to get overwhelmed by the number of deals available on Prime Day and overspend. Remember, this is a time to save money - not spend more than you need to or purchase things you don't need. Take a few deep breaths, grasp your credit card tight, and follow these tips to be prepared. 💳 Membership Check Consider Prime Day your virtual Costco or Sams Club - you can't access the deals without flashing your membership at the door. Make sure your membership is current and that you are logged in before you plan to join in. If you're not a member already, the best news is that Prime Day always includes great incentives to take advantage of Amazon's core products - including: Amazon Prime Membership: Try Amazon Prime free (and participate in Prime Day!) for 30 days! Reminder: you can only take part in Prime Day if you are a Prime member! Amazon Student / Young Adult Membership: Take advantage of a 6-month free trial! 🗒️ Make a list - check it twice! It's inevitable, a great deal is a surefire way to convince you that you NEED that deluxe automatic plant waterer. Save the explanations to your partner when they trip over all of the boxes from your Prime Day haul by making a list and checking it twice. The best way that I've found to avoid overspending is to grab your calendar and make note of all of the important holidays, birthdays, and celebrations coming up. Create a list of names and upcoming events (just make sure you're on that list, too!) and jot down a few gift ideas for each person. Don't forget to also stock up on the household items you'll need and maybe a few big-ticket items (like a new TV or speaker system) if your budget allows. 🛍️ Make sure you're actually getting a deal Prime Day has put a ton of pressure on competitors so be sure to shop around on Prime Day and leading up to it to see if you're scoring the best price. Big box stores like Target, Best Buy, and Walmart are guaranteed to also slash their prices or even price-match Prime deals to remain relevant during this 48-hour sprint so do your research and shop around! 🌩️ Capitalize on Lightning deals Lightning deals are promos that are only available in limited numbers for a short period of time. If you notice a lightning deal on a product you love, you can track the deal and be notified once it's live in the Amazon App. If you miss out, you may also be able to join the waitlist to be notified if more become available. Here's a short list of some of our favorite Prime Day deals! Best Amazon Prime Kid Deals Toniebox Audio Player Starter Set We love our Toniebox! This full set comes with everything your little one needs to get started! (Here's the link to one for kiddos that aren't into princesses). Magna-Tiles 100 Piece Construction Set Magna-Tiles are here to stay! This set is sure to bring on hours of fun for the kids (and you!) and is a great addition to a set you already have or an easy way to introduce your kiddo to the fun of Magna-Tiles. VTech Kidi Star DJ Mixer Budding DJ on your hands? Get your little one mixing with this interactive mixer with over 2,000 sound combinations! Best Amazon Prime College Deals Fast Charging Station Trust me, your college student will need way more outlets than those available in their dorm. This will come in handy! Moving Bags with Handles Wondering how you're going to tote all of their stuff into their dorm? These reusable bags are super sturdy and have handles! Toss them on your arm or wear it as a backpack! These saved us on moving day last year! Shark Vertex Ultralight Corded Stick Vac Your kiddo won't have you around to clean up behind them so they are going to need to take cleaning into their own hands. This quality lightweight vac should last long enough to get them through college and their first apartment! Best Amazon Prime Home Deals BISSELL Little Green Multi-Purpose Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner This little green monster is powerful, check out the over 82k positive reviews! Greenworks Cordless (Push) Lawn Mower This lightweight lawn mower will make your next grass day a breeze! Ninja Foodi Smart 13-in-1 Dual Heat Air Fry Countertop Oven Upgrade your countertop with this mighty little air fry oven that can Air Fry, Sear Crisp, Rapid Bake, Frozen Pizza, Fresh Pizza, Griddle, Air Roast, Bake, Broil, Toast, Bagel, Dehydrate, and Reheat in an all-in-one, powerful, 1800-watt appliance. Not an Amazon Prime Member? Click here to check out all of the deals and start your Prime membership today! *As a 501c3, we are always searching for ways to invest back into NPN and help us continue to grow. For that reason, we may earn an affiliate commission on the sales of products that we link to at zero cost to you. We vow to only feature items that we genuinely love and want to share and that our opinion on each item is our own and not at all influenced by any earnings.

Pitkin Stearns is the US agent for the line of award winning baby sleep products from Rockit Sleep. The Rockit Rocker attaches to a stroller and rocks the baby so that you don't have to. The ZED vibrates the mattress mimicking an automobile's acceleration and deceleration. The Wooshh is a small sound soother with 8 sounds and 4 volume levels. USB rechargeable except for ZED.

Are you stressed out by the idea of writing a college admission essay? Real College Essays can help. We’ve come up with an approach that demystifies the essay writing process and allows you to put your best foot forward when you apply to college. All of our tutors are published authors with PhDs who have 10+ years’ experience helping students write college admissions essays.

Snapology offers the best S.T.E.A.M. camps in the area. Our camps are made for both FUN and learning, utilizing one of the world's most exciting toys, LEGO®. We have camps inspired and associated with many of the top games, activities, movies, and more. We have robotics camps, technical camps, and even camps for the Pre-K kiddos. Your kids will love our fun camp topics and themes, but Shh, don’t tell them it’s educational! We accept children ages ages 5 -12.

Mnemon is the secret weapon of spelling bee competitors from TX, GA, FL & more. It is your comprehensive training platform to master any word for the National Spelling Bee. If you are ready to win at Nationals, State, Regionals, and beyond, and don't want to spend over $10,000, then don't wait! Pay a fraction of the cost of traditional methods and get yourself ready for it this summer.

At Tutu School, we believe in exposing children at the earliest possible age to creativity, movement, and classical music; and that twirling should be a fundamental part of any childhood. Classes start at 18 months and are always ongoing throughout the year. We can’t wait to twirl with you!

ACM School of Music has taught thousands of adults and kids to express themselves musically. We offer recitals, jam sessions, karaoke nights, and the chance to create new music for our Molto Tutti Festival. Being at ACM means you’re part of an organization that produces wildly creative events like the Sound of Silent Film Festival, the Thirsty Ears Festival, the PBS series Songs About Buildings and Moods and many others.

At GEMS World Academy Chicago, we use an inquiry based approach to develop creative, adaptable thinkers. We welcome you to visit our learning community to experience our core International Baccalaureate framework, Field Studies program, daily world language classes, and arts instruction. We also host summer camp which will be offered for 7 weeks, from 6/17-8/2, with weekly themed sessions for grades PS-G5. There will be a variety of camps–cooking, arts, sports, and more–offered where we will be taking advantage of our location in the city to learn locally and think globally.

Camp Chippewa is exactly what young people need to thrive. ~ Community ~ Healthy mentorship ~ Nature ~ Time to play, learn, and grow ~ Adventure ~ Friendships with boys from other backgrounds ~ A coming-of-age experience Since 1935 Camp Chippewa has been a second home for boys. It is a summer of adventures in Northern Minnesota and into the Canadian wilderness.

For ART-loving kids ages 4-10. Explore ART through a variety of approaches including drawing, painting, ARTist inspired projects, weekly tie-dye day and slime day, games and more! Lunch break and some ART exploration/play may take place outdoors (weather permitting).

Summer Circus Camp is a fun, safe, supportive environment where children explore the many skills that create the Circus Arts. Camp allows each child to develop self-confidence, self-esteem, physical awareness, and an understanding of the potential they possess. Skills taught may include: trapeze, acrobatics, clowning, juggling, stilt walking, gym wheel, tight wire, rola bola, and mini trampoline. Students enrolled will get to share their excitement and newfound skills with family and friends at the end of the week in a Show-Off performance!

Camp Pillsbury offers four 2 week sessions and one 3 week session. Each session wraps up with end of session performances where our campers proudly showcase what talents they have learned or perfected during their time at camp. The 3 week session (Session 3) provides a wonderful opportunity for our campers to learn and perform a full JR Broadway musical. For many campers, this is their first production. Different productions are performed each summer. From day one, campers will be immersed in the wonderful activities, bonding with their friends, eating meals, adventuring on adventure days and of course, culminating to the Performance day for their family, camp and community. Each session begins with an opening campfire. The following day consists of a 6-minor day where we will hold auditions for performance ensembles and campers will be able to try the different activities that they are interested the most to learn and perfect in a fun way as majors.

Cherry Preschool Summer Camp is full of play based fun indoors and outdoors for children ages 3 to kindergarten. Camp includes special weekly themes, outdoor play at Penny Park, water play, sprinklers, bubbles, and sandbox fun. Children will have fun with messy art, riding toys, our creative playhouse and our spacious outdoor classroom. Healthy snacks provided. We also offer indoor activities when children need a break from the weather with art and play inside or large motor and creative movement activities in our air-conditioned gym.

What do you get when you combine the magic of Broadway with the fun and freedom of Summer? The ultimate Summer Camp experience! Join us for Summer favorites like Encanto, Wicked, SIX, and Zombies or check out one of our NEW camp weeks including Harry Potter, a TSwift inspired Eras camp, and our multi-week Production Camps for campers entering 3-12th Grade.