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Grab & Go Kids Planner: Hawaiian Luau, Yoga for Kids
Enjoy kid-friendly theme parties and exercise activities this week – and a guilt-free Friday night off for parents.
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Where/When: , 255 Briargate Rd, Cary. Thursday, Feb. 24 at 4 p.m.
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Why go: Expose your kids to healthy habits early and they are more likely to live a healthy life. This “Yoga for Kids” class is a good, non-intimidating start.
Pricing: Residents $44, non-residents $66 for the session (runs 2/24 – 3/17), registration required.
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Where/When: , 600 Harvest Gate, Lake in the Hills. Friday, Feb. 25 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Why go: Kids will be professionally supervised and kept entertained by pizza, playtime, stories and a movie so parents can enjoy a night out (or just a night off.)
Pricing: Residents $15; registration required, visit the Lake in the Hills website or call 847-960-7400 for registration.
Where/When: , 4561 Princeton Ln, Lake in the Hills. Saturday, Feb 26., at 10 a.m.
Why go: Hawaiian dancers, face painting, balloon artists, games, crafts and refreshments – plus its all free and open to the public.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: , 2600 Harnish Dr, Algonquin. Saturday, Feb. 26 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Why go: Older children (grades 4 to 8 welcome) are sure to be entertained at this fun theme party celebrating Mardi Gras and Carnival. Moms, drop your kids off and enjoy an afternoon of errand-running all by yourself.
Pricing: Free.
Where/When: Wellness Center, 900 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights. Saturday, Feb. 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Why go: Chicago Bear and Superbowl Champ Otis Wilson will be there to support his namesake charity, plus there’s tons of events geared towards kids and families including zumba, sports workout and family hours at the pool, basketball and track.
Pricing: Varies by event, contact Wellness Center at 847-618-3603 for more information. Members and non-members welcome.
Where/When: , 11000 Ruth Rd, Huntley. Monday, Feb. 28 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Why go: Do your kids have a case of the Mondays? Let them work out their problems with the Huntley Library’s collection of Legos.
Pricing: Free, registration required.
