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Dolly Parton to read bedtime stories online

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Dolly Parton to read bedtime stories online Dolly Parton to read bedtime stories online - Goodnight with Dolly Dolly Parton will be reading Imagination Library Bedtime Stories to children and families everywhere during this time of unrest. Goodnight with Dolly is a 10-week special … [Read more...] about Dolly Parton to read bedtime stories online

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Watch zoo animals online Update

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Watch zoo animals online. There's a combo of webcams where you can just watch animals (if they're there and doing anything) and  actual commentary with a zookeeper.  Many livestreams have a follow up activity.  These are geared toward kids but still interesting for adults.  Update 3/28/20:  Monterey … [Read more...] about Watch zoo animals online Update

Explore space with NASA

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Explore space with NASA. NASA and it's related websites have excellent resources to learn about STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) and space, NASA's work and more. Learning space with NASA at home Space and science activities you can do with NASA at home.  You can find … [Read more...] about Explore space with NASA

Free science online Field Museum at Home

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Free science Field Museum at Home.  Continue exploring natural history with online resources and at-home activities for all ages. We have a wealth of online resources and at-home activities for all ages, including for kids and families. Check out some of the many ways to experience the Field at … [Read more...] about Free science online Field Museum at Home

Free nature online Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

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Free science online Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Sign up for daily emails and get a new science class.  We're happy to provide you with this new email series, dedicated to a day's worth of nature and science facts, activities, guiding questions to ask your kids, and more. Check out the links … [Read more...] about Free nature online Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

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Free Science at Home Museum of Science and Industry

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Free Science at Home Museum of Science and Industry Keep learning in place and at your pace with science activities and topics you can access anytime.  Science at Home is our resource for engaging science activities that you and your family can do using items you may have around the house. You'll … [Read more...] about Free Science at Home Museum of Science and Industry

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Scholastic Offers Free Online Courses for Kids

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Scholastic Offers Free Online Courses for Kids. Scholastic is offering free Open-Access Digital Hub to help keep students learning while schools are closed.  Scholastic has launched Learn At Home which allows open access to daily learning divided into four grade spans:  Pre-K–K, Grades 1–2, … [Read more...] about Scholastic Offers Free Online Courses for Kids

Free Kids Events Lurie Garden

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Free Kids Events Lurie Garden. The Lurie Garden offers seasonal FREE Family and Kids programming. All events are garden and nature themed. Here's more info on the Lurie Garden. Some events require registration.  Click on links below for more information and to register. Beginning … [Read more...] about Free Kids Events Lurie Garden

Free events West Ridge Nature Preserve

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Free events West Ridge Nature Preserve. Where: West Ridge Nature Preserve (Park No. 568),5801 N. Western Ave.adjacent to Rosehill Cemetery (walk-in entrance on Ardmore; hours: sunrise to sunset). Age Range: Any Bird Walks  Meet at Front Gate Sunday, March 22, 2020 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Saturday, … [Read more...] about Free events West Ridge Nature Preserve

Free events Macy’s Flower Show

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Free events Macy's Flower Show. Spring has sprung inside the State Street store - the Macy's Flower Show is here!  Enjoy viewing over a million live flowers, plants and trees from around the world, all blooming in unison. Attend free cooking and floral demonstrations, musical performances, family … [Read more...] about Free events Macy’s Flower Show

Campout at Lincoln Park Zoo

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Campout at Lincoln Park Zoo. When: Saturdays, June 13 & 27; July 25; August 1, 15 & 29, 2020 Where:  Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N Clark St, (312) 742-2000 For families and groups with children ages 5–12 (at least one adult required for every five children). The only way to save money … [Read more...] about Campout at Lincoln Park Zoo

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Lincoln Park Zoo Free Kids Activities

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The Lincoln Park Zoo offers several FREE Kids activities throughout the year Where:  2001 N Clark St, (312) 742-2000.    Guide to Lincoln Park Zoo. Events subject to change.  Contact Guest Services directly at 312-742-2355 to confirm activities are scheduled or check the website. Lincoln Park … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park Zoo Free Kids Activities

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