Where/When: , 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL. February 24, 2011 / February 25, 2011 / February 26, 2011 / February 27, 2011 / March 3, 2011 / March 4, 2011 / March 5, 2011 / March 6, 2011. Showtimes are Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m.
Why Go: A Chance to see a quirky yet charming cast of outsiders for whom a spelling bee is the one place where they can stand out and fit in at the same time.
Pricing: Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors.
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Where/When: Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 South Raymond Avenue. 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Why go: Children ages 7 and above can practice reading to a nonjudgemental audience of furry friends. Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy of Chicago will provide the dogs.
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Pricing: Can't beat free.
Where/When: Tuesday - Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., open evenings until 8:00pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month.
Why Go: Children have the chance to explore the world with hands-on exhibits and activities.
Pricing: Children and adults $6 each, Seniors (55+) $5 each. Children under one, free.
WINTER CARNIVALWhere/When: Evergreen Park Public Libary, 9400 S. Troy Ave. 2-4 p.m.
Why Go: Celebrate the last few weeks of winter. Play bean bag toss, ring toss, fish pond, and more for fabulous prizes!
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Opens Friday at McCormick Place and runs through Sunday. Show hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
Why Go: See more than 150 breeds of dogs competing in tests of agility and obedience. Junior dog judging for children 10-18. Puppy Spectacular with puppies competing for title of Best Puppy in Show.
Pricing: Friday admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and free for children 12 and under, Saturday-Sunday admission is $18 for adults, $12 for seniors and free for children 12 and under. Visit website to print a $2 discount coupon.
GETTYSBURG, LINCOLN & THE CIVIL WAR IN AMERICA
Where/When: Exhibit opens Thursday at McCord Gallery in Palos Park and runs through Sunday. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
Why Go: Uniforms, flags, swords, muskets, letters, slave shackles and an amputation kit are among the many items that will be on display, many from private collections. A special exhibit will feature a revolver owned by General George Custer and a letter written by Chief Joseph Red Fox, nephew of Chief Crazy Horse, who at the age of 7 witnessed the massacre at Little Big Horn. Docents will be on hand to help discuss the significance of the items.
Pricing: $12 for adults, $10 for members, free for students and children under 18.
Where/When: Borders stores in Orland Park, Matteson and Beverly from 2-3:30 p.m.
Why Go: Take children 3-6 to celebrate Sesame Street’s Elmo’s birthday party with storytelling, games and giveaways. No costume characters, sorry.
Pricing: Can’t beat free
