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Posts tagged "Field Museum"

Giants of the Deep: The new Whale Exhibit Opens at the Field Museum

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Even little kids know that whales are really, really big. But it is hard to truly comprehend just how big the giants of the deep really are — which is why the Field Museum’s new whale exhibit will thrill kids and adults alike. Before you even enter the exhibit, be sure to look up at... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
May 25, 2011 at 12:37 pm
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A Review of The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Eric Carle Favorites

Last Saturday, I took my nearly four-year-old son and not-quite six-year-old daughter to see The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Eric Carle Favorites performed by the Mermaid Theater Company of Nova Scotia and presented by the Chicago Children’s Theatre at the Field Museum. The 50-minute show includes 3 of Eric Carle’s familiar children’s stories: Little... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
April 11, 2010 at 2:39 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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