Kid-friendly in the City
American Girl Place
835 N. Michigan Avenue
(877) 247-5223
www.americangirl.com
June 30, July 14, August 4 & 18
7:15pm Dinner, 9:00pm Shoreline Fireworks Cruise
American Girl Dinner and Shoreline Sightseeing Cruise
Your experience starts with a delicious dinner in the American Girl Café. Then, you’ll enjoy a private Shoreline® fireworks cruise from Navy Pier, where you’ll see the sparkling lights of Chicago. Transportation provided by Chicago Gray Line.
July 3 – 31, Saturdays
11:00am - 1:00pm
Lanie Nature Activity Day
Celebrate the wonders of nature and the fun of gardening with Lanie®, our 2010 Girl of the Year®! During this free event, girls can make their very own mini garden with a cute seed label, and enjoy a garden-themed scavenger hunt.
July 7 & 21
7:30pm Dinner, 9:00pm John Hancock Observatory
An American Girl Evening in Chicago: John Hancock Observatory
Take in the sparkling sights of Chicago! You and your girl will savor a delicious meal in the American Girl Café. Then, you’ll enjoy a special visit to John Hancock Observatory for games, activities and a spectacular fireworks show.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
800 E. Grand Avenue
(312) 595-5600
http://www.chicagoshakes.com/newclothes
June 21 - August 29
Save $5 on tickets to The Emperor’s New Clothes
Save $5 on tickets to Chicago Shakespeare’s new family musical based on the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairytale. Use promo code “GARDEN” when ordering online. (Limit 4 discounted tickets. Cannot be used in combination with any other offer or on previously purchased tickets.
Foodlife
835 N. Michigan Avenue
(312) 335-4745
http://www.foodlifechicago.com
June 27 - September 6
Sundae Sundays at Foodlife
Foodlife’s dessert kitchen will be giving free sundaes to children under the age of 12. Valid after 5pm every Sunday!
Mity Nice Grill
835 N. Michigan Avenue
(312) 335-4745
http://www.leye.com/restaurants/directory/mity-nice-grill
June 21 - September 6
Family Night at Mity Nice
Join us at Mighty Nice Grill every Sunday night where kids eat free! Kids can enjoy any kid’s entrée from the kid’s menu. After dinner, enjoy a complimentary trip to our sundae bar! Valid every Sunday after 4pm.
Mercury Chicago’s Skyline Cruiseline
112 E. Wacker Dr
(312) 332-1353
www.mercuryskylinecruiseline.com
June 21 – August 21, Fridays at 10:30am, Saturdays at 10:30am and 12:30pm
The Wacky Pirate Cruise
Welcome aboard, mateys! Join Buccaneer Bob as the host for this 60-minute river and lakefront voyage. Children are greeted with a Pirate Bandana as they come aboard. Kids learn how to tie a nautical knot, recite the Wacky Pirate Oath and are issued a temporary tattoo. For more information and online reservations, please visit www.WackyPirateCruise.com.
The Newberry Library
60 West Walton Street
(312) 943-9090
http://go.newberry.org/Page.aspx?pid=374
July 29-August 1
Book Fair
Join us for Chicago’s most popular book binge. Browse through more than 120,000 used books in 70 categories. Scour the sale for amazing deals on cookbooks, music, fiction, art books, children’s literature, collectibles, and much, much more. Most books are under $2.
Swissôtel
323 E. Wacker Drive
(312) 565-0565
http://www.swissotelchicago.com/
June 21 - September 6
Summer VIKation - Stay 2 Nights Get the 3rd Night Free
Book our Summer VIKation (very important kid) and enjoy $500 worth of bonuses, plus get the third night free! Bonuses include: $25 parking credit, Bloomingdale’s savings package, complimentary use of the 42nd floor fitness center and pool, four tickets to your choice of Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, Adler Planetarium or The Art Institute of Chicago (2 tickets to 2 museums or 4 tickets to 1 museum – you choose) and $100 “Play Money” for use at Swissôtel.
The Talbott Hotel
20 E. Delaware Place
(800) 825-2688
www.talbotthotel.com
June 21 - September 6
Mammoths and Mastodons Package
Package rates start at $239:
-Upgrade to a luxurious 800 sq ft suite
-Two VIP no wait, no line tickets to the Field Museum’s Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age Exhibit
-Special turn down amenity including an Ice Age DVD and stuffed mammoth toy
-$30 breakfast credit for two to Bice Bistro on morning of departure
-Special souvenir Mammoths and Mastodons room keys
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