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Grab and Go: Fly a Kite, Swap Books, Watch a Play

A book swap, kite flying and stargazing – a wide variety of family-friendly activities this week.

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Where/When: , 2600 Harnish Drive, Algonquin. Thursday, April 7 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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Why go: Swap your child’s well-loved books for exciting new ones! 

Pricing: Free admission, please limit 15 books per child please. 

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Where/When: Glacial Park Lost Valley Visitor Center, 6316 Harts Road, Ringwood. Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.   

Why go: Enjoy a thrilling outdoor scavenger hunt at Glacial Park, with the natural beauty of the park and the excitement of competing as a family.

Pricing: $0/$5

 



Where/When: , 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Sunday, April 10 at 2 p.m.   

Why go: Enjoy a performance of this classic tale, which teaches kids the value of honesty and thinking for themselves. Plus, tickets are only $5.  

Pricing: $5/ticket. Purchase tickets from the James Lumber Center for the Arts website.   

 



Where/When: Citizens for Conservation Headquarters, 459 W. Highway 22, Barrington. Saturday, April 9 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.  

Why go: Kids will love searching for stars at this nighttime class. Experience astronomers will lead the group, making it educational as well as fun.  

Pricing: Free, registration required. To register visit www.citizensforconservation.org, call 847-382-SAVE or email cfc@citizensforconservation.org

 



Where/When: , 1170 Silver Lake Road, Cary. Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 

Why go: Kids of all ages can enjoy a relaxed afternoon outside flying kites. There will also be prizes for biggest kite, smallest kite, most unusual kite and more. 

Pricing: Free

 



Where/When: , 26 N Williams St., Crystal Lake. Saturday, April 9 at 11 a.m.

Why go: The bears come to life! Your kids will love seeing this play where three of their favorite Berenstain Bears books come to life with costumes and songs.  

Pricing: $19 to $25. Buy tickets at the Raue Box Office

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