This week
Playgrounds
Summer camps
Sweet summer treats
25 of the tastiest, coolest, creamiest, sickest, brain-freeziest warm weather treats Chicago has to offer. Fingers crossed for a hot summer.
Featured
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Extreme smackdown!
We compare two exhibits about some of nature’s most unusual creatures.
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Parenting by Force
What if Darth actually raised Luke? A Chicago cartoonist imagines the possibilities.
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Farmers' market guide
Head to these area farmers' markets for the freshest picks of the season.
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Back to the future
Local wizards Robomodo reboot Tony Hawk’s skateboarding series.
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Weatherproof birthday parties
These Chicago-area venues won’t let Mother Nature spoil your kid’s birthday bash.
Can't-miss stories
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Kiddie crawl | Edgewater
A meal to make everyone happy, minus the drive-through and cardboard boxes.
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Green screen
Enjoy the great outdoors while taking in a family flick.
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Free museum days in 2012
It's true! Many of Chicagoland's best museums offer free general admission throughout the year.













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