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Posts in category "Chicago Children's Museum"

Be the Star of the Show at the Circus Zirkus

Be the Star of the Show at the Circus Zirkus
At the Chicago Children's Museum's newest exhibit Circus Zirkus, your kids don't just get to see a circus -- they can actually perform in the circus. At this one-of-a-kind exhibit, kids get a hands-on, interactive take on what it would be like to be a real circus performer. In the backstage area, aspiring circus performers can practice tumbling, juggling and balancing skills, create a circus poster, swing on the Flying Trapeze or take a twirl on the Spinning Hoop. Whew! The equally bustling performance area features Tricky Plates, Twirling Balls plus the opportunity to don costumes and entertain the crowd as a wacky clown. Or skip the main stage and sell hot dogs and ice cream, staff the ticket booth and cheer from the bleachers. This space is overflowing with super cool props (including my favorite -- fake 500 pound dumbbells so you can be the world's "strongest" man) and apparel for hours of imaginative play. I visited this exhibit with my three year-old son last week and we both had a blast. I was most impressed by two things... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
February 11, 2012 at 7:42 am
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Celebrate African American History Month at the Chicago Children's Museum

Celebrate African American History Month at the Chicago Children's Museum
I am a total sucker for the Chicago Children's Museum. I just love the place and all that it has to offer families. We have a good time each and every visit. In addition to the usual favorites, the Chicago Children's Museum has some special programming planned for African American History Month (February, already!). Mark your calendars for these worthwhile events and activities... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
January 31, 2012 at 12:27 pm
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A real-life Skid Steer joins the Skyline Exhibit at the Chicago Chlidren's Museum

A real-life Skid Steer joins the Skyline Exhibit at the Chicago Chlidren's Museum
What the heck is a Skid Steer, you ask? I wasn’t entirely sure myself. And having seen it in person now, I still can’t tell you exactly what it does. But I can tell you that kids (especially little boys) find it totally fascinating. Just in case the Skyline Exhibit (where kids can construct their... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
September 28, 2011 at 8:37 pm
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Michael's Museum: Magic in the Making

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My seven year-old daughter Ellie likes to collect really random stuff. Sometimes when I am tidying up her room, I’ll come across the stray top from a tube of chapstick or a trinket she got from a birthday party goodie bag. When she is not around, I sometimes throw these items away because it all... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
May 26, 2011 at 12:25 pm
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My Guide to the Chicago Children's Museum

Do you spend a lot of time at the Chicago Children’s Museum? We do too. We love this place. Our family membership is one of the best investments we make each year. When the weather is bad (as it so often is during the winter months), the CCM is one of my go-to destinations. My... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
January 3, 2011 at 5:10 pm
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Fab ideas for fall fun from the Chicago Children's Museum

Guess who really knows what kids like? The Chicago Children’s Museum. No big surprise there, right? These folks are professionals when it comes to kiddie fun. CCM recently reached out to me with some ideas for fall family fun.  I wanted to pass them along to you in the event that you are in need... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
October 20, 2010 at 10:06 pm
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Savvy Savings and Scholarships launches in Chicago

Hey, parents of preschool aged kids . . . I want to talk to you about something for a just a second. Have you heard of  the Savvy Source website? This site is an excellent resource for parents of preschool-aged kids (and I say that because I truly mean it, not just because I used... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
September 29, 2010 at 9:12 pm
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Mexico: Festival of Toys opens at the Chicago Children's Museum

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On Monday morning, Colin and I headed down to the Chicago Children’s Museum (one of our fave spots) to check out the brand new Mexico: Festival of Toys Exhibit. We both totally loved it. This museum-wide exhibit is the best one I’ve ever seen at the CCM. The exhibit is both interactive and educational. The... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
September 14, 2010 at 2:18 pm
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Summer Links

Are you having a good summer so far? Me too. We’ve been doing all sorts of fun activities around town — and then I’ve been busy blogging about it all. I am writing another blog for the months of June and July called School’s Out!. I’ve been posting about family-friendly activities in and around Chicago... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
June 21, 2010 at 11:18 am
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Scenes from Ready, Set . . . Move! at the Chicago Children's Museum

Last week, I swung by the Chicago Children’s Musuem with my three kids to pass the time on a gray and chilly afternoon. Although this is one of our favorite spots in Chicago, we hadn’t visited in a few months. We were all excited to see the new updates and exhibits in place. I was... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
March 5, 2010 at 1:50 pm
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