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Posts in category "Adler Planetarium"

Our Exploration of Planet Explorers at the Adler Planetarium

Last Sunday, I took my three kids (ages 15 months, 4 and 6) and my sister (who is 9 months pregnant) to check out the brand spanking new permanent exhibit at the Adler Planetarium called Planet Explorers. This exhibit just opened on March 26th and it is sure to be  big hit with the 8... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
March 29, 2010 at 1:56 pm
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101 Things to do with your Chicago Kid

Growing up in Chicago is pretty amazing. I should know. I grew up here and now I am watching my kids have a blast doing the same things that I did plus a whole lot more. That is basically why I started writing this blog. I wanted to focus on all of the incredible opportunities... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
March 1, 2010 at 8:09 pm
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Upcoming free museum days

Are you totally broke after the holidays? Me too. But the show must go on. Kids still need to be entertained and parents need an occasional escape from the confines of home — particularly in the winter. This is the time of year when free museum days are a lifesaver. Here is a list of... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
January 3, 2010 at 3:55 pm
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Do you have a minute to take a survey about Adler Planetarium?

If you live in Chicago and you have kids, I imagine that you have taken advantage of the world-class Adler Planetarium. This place is awesome — the star-gazing, the science, the hands-on fun. Apparently, Adler has some new programming ideas in the works. In conjunction with Adler Planetarium, a group of students from the Loyola... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
October 8, 2009 at 11:09 am
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Star Gazing on the Cheap: Free Days at the Adler Planetarium

We are all fortunate to live in a city where we have easy access to educational resources like the Adler Planetarium. This place is so cool — and I don’t just mean for your kids either. The truth is that family excursions to the Planetarium can get pricey — which is why you should take... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
September 7, 2009 at 12:42 pm
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