Community Corner
Planner: Area Events Offer Fun For Kids
Area park districts and libraries play host to a variety of entertaining children's events this week.
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Where/When: , 2 S. Main St., Algonquin, on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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Why go: Kids will love creating something unique that they can display at home, while parents will love having someone else set up and clean up the project.
Pricing: $22 to $32. Registration required, register at www.algonquin.org/recreation.
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Where/When: , 255 Briargate Road in Cary, on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Why go: Teach your children basic cooking skills like measuring and mixing while making recipes together, then enjoy the fruits of your labor of love.
Pricing: $32/$48 per pair. Registration required, register at www.carypark.com.
Where/When: Rainforest Café – Gurnee Mills Mall, 6170 W Grand Ave. in Gurnee. The event will take place Thursday through Sunday.
Why go: You know your kids love the Rainforest Café – and this weekend you get 10 percent off plus the benefit of supporting a good cause, the United Way of Lake County.
Pricing: Varies. To print off a charity flyer visit http://www.uwlakeco.org.
Where/When: , 505 N. Northwest Highway in Barrington on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Why go: A fun opportunity to view live animals up close. Kids will first be kept entertained by live owls, then by dissecting owl pellets.
Pricing: Entry with a supply item for Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation (supply list is on registration form.) Registration required, visit www.citizensforconservation.org/youth-education/ to register.
Where/When: , 12015 Mill St. in Huntley on Saturday from 9 am to 10:30 a.m.
Why go: Relax and let the grandparents take the younger kids for the afternoon. Kids will be entertained by songs, stories, crafts and more, and grandparents will love the quality time.
Pricing: $12/$18. Registration required, visit www.huntleyparks.org or call 847-669-3180 to register.
Where/When: My Father’s World Preschool, 932 S McHenry Ave. in Crystal Lake on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Why go: Enjoy a free afternoon of music, games, a bounce house, magic tricks and more.
Pricing: Free, visit www.prince-of-peace.org for more information.
