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Warm up those vocal cords (or those ear plugs): there are plenty of musically-inclined events for kids and families this week.

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Where/When: , 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Thursday and Friday at 7 pm; Saturday and Sunday at 6 pm.  

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Why go: If your kids loved the High School Musical movies, they will adore the live-action version put on by Lake County’s Christian Youth Theatre.

Pricing: $12 for adults; $9 for children 2 to 17 years old and seniors; $9 for groups of 15 or more if purchased in advance. $14 for adults; $11 for children 2 to 17 years old and seniors; $11 for groups of 15 or more if purchased at the door.

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Where/When: Pinstripes at The Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Rd., South Barrington. Friday, February 18 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am.

Why go: The new Disney movie classic Madagascar comes to life with a performance of the song “Move It, Move It” by King Julien. After the performance kids can meet King Julien, take a photo with him and learn the dance from the movie.

Pricing: Free.  



Where/When: Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center, 330 N. Main St., Crystal Lake. Friday from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. 

Why go: Geared towards older children (ages 7 to 11 welcome), this constellation class is the perfect low-key activity for a Friday night. 

Pricing: Residents $9, non-residents $14; registration is required.



Where/When: , 1200 S. McHenry Ave., Crystal Lake. Friday and Feb. 25 at 7 pm, Saturday and 26 at 2 pm and 7 pm. 

Why go: This classic production will keep kids and adults entertained with large-scale dance numbers, special effects, a real dog actor playing Toto and 31 elementary school students playing the Munchkins.

Pricing: $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors.



Where/When: Village of Algonquin, 2 S. Main St., Algonquin. Thursday from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm.

Why go: And now an event geared towards the younger crowd: kids ages 2 to 6 years old with a parent or guardian will enjoy learning about animals through crafts, games, stories and more. 

Pricing: $5 to $6 per family



Where/When: McDonald Woods, Grass Lake Rd., Lake Villa. Saturday from 2 pm to 3:30 pm.

Why go: Enjoy nature in winter as a family while hiking and birdwatching at McDonald Woods. The area is known to have crows, chickadees, woodpeckers, nuthatches, pine siskins and owls.

Pricing: Free 

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