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Grab & Go Kids Planner
Here is this week's list of suggestions for some fun things to do with your kids this weekend.
Here's our weekly list of kid-friendly activities and new places to try with your children. Help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips by just adding them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our suggestions, let us know. We want to hear from you.
Grab your kids and go have some fun.
Family Best Bets of the Week
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Where / When: , 14245 W. Rockland Rd., Libertyville; Saturday and Sunday, April 9 and 10.
Why Go?: Visit the newborn lambs and have your child's portrait taken by Jonathan's Portraits. Sitting fee will be donated to Lambs Farm. Call 847-769-0898 for an appointment.
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Pricing: $50 sitting fee
Where / When: , 1950 N. US Highway 45, Libertyville ; 5 p.m., Friday, April 8.
Why Go?: Watch the Blackhawks take on the Detroit Redwings and experience all the fun of a home game. Goal celebrations, contests between periods 1 and 2 and a chance to win tickets to the last home game of the season - April 10- against the Redwings. Blackhawks legend Denis Savard will be signing autographs during the intermissions and anthem singer Jim Cornelison will perform. Each of the 500 fans in attendance will receive a Blackhawks rally towel.
Pricing: $10 for adults; $5 for kids ages 18 and under
Where / When: ; All day on Saturday, April 9.
Why Go?: See local high school volleyball players in action.
Pricing: Call the school at 847-327-7000 for more information.
Where / When:, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville;6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 8.
Why Go?: The whole family is invited to participate in this interactive concert led by award-winning musician Jim Gill. Dance, clap and sing along as Jim plays energetic rhythms on his banjo. He will also perform his read-along and sing-along musical books.
Pricing: Free
Where / When: Van Patten Woods, Route 173, East of Route 41, West of Green Bay Rd., Wadsworth; 1 - 3 p.m., Saturday, April 9.
Why Go?: Take a family hike and discover the six different species of squirrel that live in Lake County.
Pricing: $5 per person for Lake County residents; $7 per person for non-residents
Where / When: Center Street in Downtown Grayslake; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday, April 9.
Why Go?: Kick off the start of the spring season of the farmers market. Let your kids help you pick out some fresh fruits and vegetables. Buy cheeses, meats, baked goods and flowers too.
Pricing: Free admission
Where / When: Ryerson Woods Welcome Center, 21950 N. Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods; 8 - 9:30 p.m.; Friday, April 8.
Why Go?: Families with kids over the age of 12 are welcome to come to a short presentation on astronomy, and Einstein's brain bending Theory of Relativity, followed by outdoor sky viewing (if the weather permits).
Pricing: Free
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