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Grab and Go Kids Planner: Nature Hikes, Cookie Decorating

It's warming up! Celebrate the coming spring with nature hikes, cookie decorating and story time.

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Where/When: , 320 S. Main St., Algonquin. Starts Friday, March 25 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Held weekly on Fridays through April 29.

Why go: Older children will love expressing their inner artist by working with clay, mosaics, stamps and stencils to create one-of-a-kind pottery pieces.

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Pricing: $82 for six classes. Registration required, register online at http://www.lith.org or by phone at 847-960-7400.  

 

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Where/When: Pleasant Valley Shelter #2, 18410 US Hwy 14, Woodstock. Friday, March 25 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Why go: Get outdoors for a guided sunset hike and look for signs of spring – its recreational and educational!

Pricing: $0/$3. Registration required, register online athttp://www.mccdistrict.org, by phone at 815-338-6223 or by email atMCCD@MCCDistrict.org.   

 



Where/When: , 451 S. Randall Road, Algonquin. Saturday, March 26 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Why go: Celebrate the coming Spring with a sweet treat. Families are invited to participate in festive cookie decorating and story time at Panera Bread.

Pricing: Varies

 

Charlotte’s Web Performance

Where/When: The Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Saturday, March 26 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Why go: Enjoy a performance of the classic children’s tale Charlotte’s Web. This play is tailored to children with an hour-long length and lively music.

Pricing: Tickets $7, purchase online at www.hemmens.org or by phone at 847-931-5900. 

 



Where/When: , 100 Jefferson St., Algonquin. Sunday, March 27 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Why go: Enjoy family bonding time outdoors with a free nature hike at Towne Park.      

Pricing: Free

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