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The Wizard of Oz, Fishing Shows and Dance Concerts: Get Up & Go Kids Planner
Looking for something to keep your kids busy? Look no further, as we've got great local and regional events.
Welcome to our new Grab & Go Kids Planner.
We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.
Each week, we'll give you five family activities or events for the week.
Find out what's happening in Tinley Parkwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.
Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you.
Find out what's happening in Tinley Parkwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Fishing & Outdoor Show, Tinley Park
Where/When: Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at Tinley Park High School, 6111 W. 175th St. in Tinley Park.
Why go: 18th annual show features outdoors seminars, dozens of exhibits and sponsor booths, free parking and the second annual 2011 Outdoor Kid of the Year competition.
Pricing: Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $3 for children 7 to 13. Little anglers 6 and younger get in for free.
, Tinley Park
Where/When: Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m. at the school's Performing Arts Center
Why go: Victor J. Andrew High School’s Orchesis Dance Company will present its annual show,“When In Doubt Dance It Out."
Pricing: $6, can be purchased at the door
, Tinley Park
Where/When: Tuesdays through Fridays at the
Why go: The library offers storytimes for different age groups from 3 month olds to 5 year olds. The storytimes left this week are 6:30 p.m. Thursday for 3 to 35 month olds and 10:30 a.m. Friday for 3 to 23 month olds.
Pricing: Free, no registration required
, Tinley Park
Where/When: 6:30 p.m. Friday at the
Why go: The library will be showing Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore for younger viewers and, for older viewers, horror film The Ring.
Pricing: Free, no registration required
The Wizard of Oz, University Park
Where/When: Friday at 7 p.m. at the Center for the Performing Arts at Governors State University in University Park.
Why go: Local children perform in this Missoula Children’s Theatre production about Dorothy’s journey over the rainbow to a magical land populated by witches, wizards, munchkins and talking scarecrows.
Pricing: General admission tickets are $10, order by calling 708-235-2222.
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