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Mud-Free Playgrounds in Lake County

March 28, 2018 Cindy Smith 0
It’s the time of year when Mother Nature can’t decide what to do. Whether it’s snowing or raining, the end result is always the same in the early spring. MUD. And lots of it! But […]
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Mud-Free Playgrounds in Lake County

March 23, 2016 Tracy Rubel 0
With this nice weather finally here, it seems like I can’t even drive past a park without my son begging me to take him there. However, when I walk him up to the parks, I […]
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Ultimate Train Lovers Guide for Kids in Lake County

July 21, 2015 Loralie 0
I’m sure I don’t need to tell you, but kids love trains.  I don’t know what it is, but little ones go cuckoo for choo choo’s.  And then there are some children, perhaps one of your […]

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9:00 am Rockin’ Tots @ Rockin' Jump
Rockin’ Tots @ Rockin' Jump
Dec 13 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
We understand trampolines are fun but big kids and toddlers don’t always mix. Rockin’ Tots offers a dedicated time when parents can have fun with their smaller children while socializing with their friends in a [...]
9:30 am Playdate @ the Library @ Vernon Area Public Library District
Playdate @ the Library @ Vernon Area Public Library District
Dec 13 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Ages birth to 4 with an adult. Free. Drop in. Chase away the wintertime blues here: Little ones can play with friends without all that stifling snow gear. We’ll set up a wide variety of [...]
10:00 am LMNOP (0-3) @ Gigi's Playhouse at Bannockburn Green
LMNOP (0-3) @ Gigi's Playhouse at Bannockburn Green
Dec 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Language, Music N’ Our Peeps (LMNOP) guides parents and infants through learning basic sign language and through incorporating music and dance therapy into daily activities, to stimulate the child. Recommended for children newborn-36 months old.
10:30 am Friday Fun Times @ Deerfield Public Library
Friday Fun Times @ Deerfield Public Library
Dec 13 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Join us for an education and entertaining time at the Library, There’ll be stories, music, and fun!
11:00 am Preschool Open Gym @ Wauconda Community Center
Preschool Open Gym @ Wauconda Community Center
Dec 13 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Come for open play at the Community Center Gym. During this unstructured play, children can socialize through group and parallel play. This is the perfect time for you and your child to meet your friends [...]
11:30 am Open Gym for Tots and Toddlers @ Island Lake Village Hall Gym
Open Gym for Tots and Toddlers @ Island Lake Village Hall Gym
Dec 13 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Ages: Up to 6 Yrs. Fee: $2.00 Per Child (Goes to Special Events) Time: 11:30 – 1:00 Location: Village Hall Gymnasium Instructor: Parents Must Be Present At All Times PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO MAKE SURE [...]
3:00 pm Toddler Open Gym @ Hunt Club Park Community Center
Toddler Open Gym @ Hunt Club Park Community Center
Dec 13 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Toddler Open Gym Day Pass: $4 residents, $5 non-residents 10 punch card pass $35 residents, $44 non residents. Fee is per child, parents are free. Toddler Open Gym is specially designed for children ages 0-5 [...]
3:30 pm Anime Club @ Warren Newport Public Library
Anime Club @ Warren Newport Public Library
Dec 13 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Join us in The Vault for Anime Club
6:00 pm Fox Lake Santa House @ Millennium Park
Fox Lake Santa House @ Millennium Park
Dec 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Santa is coming back to Fox Lake, IL! He will be at Millennium Park located at 6 Rollins Road, Fox Lake, IL. Come visit his Santa House, and tell him what toys you would like [...]
6:30 pm Friday Family Ninja Nights @ Ultimate Ninjas Libertyville
Friday Family Ninja Nights @ Ultimate Ninjas Libertyville
Dec 13 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
BEGINNING JANUARY 19 FROM 6:30-8:30 PM, come out to Ultimate Ninjas Libertyville for Friday Family Ninja Nights. Your kids can jump, swing, and climb on our course, or join them for 1 or 2 hours [...]
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