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Tot Open Gyms in Lake County {Winter 2018}

January 8, 2018 Tracy Rubel 0
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The start of winter doesn’t mean the end to active play. With climbers, slides, mats, balls, and even kiddie cars, open gyms are the ultimate active outing on chilly winter days for your tots. There […]
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Presidents’ Day Program at Elaine Frank Apachi Day Camp in Lake Zurich

February 2, 2017 Loralie 0
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What kid doesn’t need a healthy dose of summer fun smack in the middle of February to get rid of those cold weather blahs? Luckily, our friends at JCC Chicago’s Elaine Frank Apachi Day Camp have […]
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Parenting Outside the Lines: Resolutions

January 11, 2017 Jaime Johnson 0
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Little Lake County proudly presents “Parenting Outside the Lines,” our monthly parenting comic that takes a jab at the trials and tribulations of modern-day parenting, illustrated by Jaime S. Johnson, and brought to you by […]
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President’s Day Break FREE Activities

February 10, 2016 Melissa Haak 0
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While Presidents day is a holiday we are all prepared for, we noticed something new this year. Several of the districts in our area were adding their in-service or conference days before or after it, […]
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FREE Day-off Events for School Age Kids

January 18, 2016 Melissa Haak 0
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No School? No Problem! We’ve rounded up the free activities happening today for school age kids. You can find more activities on our calendar and in our MLK Day of Service event listing. Free MLK […]
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Events and Activities

January 14, 2016 Holly Garvey 0
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“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?’” Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. challenged Americans with that question many years ago; what better time to answer and honor the […]
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What’s on the Menu? January Family Events at Chick-fil-A Vernon Hills

January 5, 2016 Tracy Rubel 0
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Chick-fil-A is not just a place to stop for a healthy lunch while the little ones run around. They not only offer catering packages and heat-n-go trays for busy school nights but they also have […]
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Day Off Activities for Bigger Kids - Veteran’s Day November 11th

November 6, 2015 Maureen Collier 0
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If you are browsing through your calendar and just realized your kids are off school next Wednesday for Veteran’s Day, don’t fret. Little Lake County has got you covered with a list of day-off camps […]
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Columbus Day Events and Activities for Older Kids home from School

October 8, 2015 Melissa Haak 0
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Many of our local school districts are off on Monday for Columbus Day. If you’re looking for something to do with the kids or for alternate childcare arrangements we’ve rounded up some area events and […]
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No School? No Problem! - Wednesday, September 23, 2015

September 23, 2015 Loralie 0
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Some of our area’s schools are closed today, so you may be wondering what you’re going to do with your school-aged children. As always, it’s Little Lake County to the rescue! Check out the FREE […]

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5:00 pm Crazy 8s Math Club @ Vernon Area Public Library
Crazy 8s Math Club @ Vernon Area Public Library
Feb 20 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Grades K-2 & 3-5 Join a totally new kind of math club where you’ll build, jump, make music, and make a mess. Do mischief-making activities and take home some cool gadgets, too. TICKET REQUIRED. Tickets [...]
5:00 pm Father Talk Time @ Bright Horizons at Northbrook
Father Talk Time @ Bright Horizons at Northbrook
Feb 20 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Join us for an open discussion about raising 21st century children! John Redding, an experienced Bright Horizons teacher and devoted dad, will lead us in a conversation about fatherhood in the 21st century. This open [...]
5:30 pm Preschool Storytime @ Waukegan Public Library
Preschool Storytime @ Waukegan Public Library
Feb 20 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Description: Stop by with your preschooler for stories, songs and crafts. Location: Early Learning Center (Lower Level)
6:00 pm Down Syndrome Developmental Coun... @ Pediatric Interactions
Down Syndrome Developmental Coun... @ Pediatric Interactions
Feb 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
All family members are invited for an interactive group play therapy session. The session is led by a developmental therapist and hosted by various DDC parents, and includes dinner. A Spanish language interpreter is available [...]
6:00 pm Middle School Robotics @ Wauconda Area Library
Middle School Robotics @ Wauconda Area Library
Feb 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Students in 6th-8th grade are welcome to join our 4H middle school robotics team. We meet weekly working on robotic challenges to prepare for the spring Lake County 4H Robotic Show Case!
6:00 pm Mothers’ Support Group @ Waukegan Public Library
Mothers’ Support Group @ Waukegan Public Library
Feb 20 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Are you a mother who finds herself helping others and doing everything for your kids but cannot seem to find time for yourself? Are you stressed? Have many responsibilities and you just need some time [...]
6:30 pm As We Grow Preschool Open House @ As We Grow Preschool Wauconda
As We Grow Preschool Open House @ As We Grow Preschool Wauconda
Feb 20 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Our yearly open house is scheduled for Tuesday, February 20th and Wednesday, February 21st from 6:30-8pm. These evenings give you the opportunity to meet the teachers, see the facility, and allow the current students to [...]
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5:00 am Open Swim @ Fitnation Gurnee
Open Swim @ Fitnation Gurnee
Feb 21 @ 5:00 am – 7:30 am
Looking for an indoor pool? Bring your family to FitNation (1655 Nations Drive, Gurnee). The daily drop in fee is $6.00 per person. Fitness members and children under 3 are free. Times are subject to [...]
9:00 am Deerfield Treehouse Drop-In Play @ Jewett Park Community Center
Deerfield Treehouse Drop-In Play @ Jewett Park Community Center
Feb 21 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Your children will love the Treehouse on the upper level of the Jewett Park Community Center. The kids will enjoy the eight foot tube slide, mountain climb, spring walk, web crawl and double cush-n-cube bags, [...]
9:00 am Rockin’ Tots @ Rockin' Jump - Buffalo Grove
Rockin’ Tots @ Rockin' Jump - Buffalo Grove
Feb 21 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
We have EXPANDED our ROCKIN’ TOTS Program! We heard loud & clear from our Rockin’ Tots families that you want MORE day and LONGER sessions! Starting November 1, 2016 ROCKIN’ TOTS jump time will be held EVERY [...]
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Winter Fun

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    Winter Festivals in Lake County {2018}

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    Guide to Ice Skating in Lake County

    December 20, 2017 1
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    101 Things to Do This Winter in Lake County 2017

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    Mega List of Indoor Play Places {2018}

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