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  Grizzly Jacks Starved Rock

  Utica

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  Welcome to Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort A Hotel and Resort Near Starved Rock State Park

     Discover a magical family getaway just beyond the glow of Chicago at Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort. Nestled in the Starved Rock area of Illinois, Grizzly Jack's is an oasis of relaxation and adventure - a destination where water park fun meets nature. Escape from the big city and enjoy a vacation in the scenic Northwoods at Grizzly Jack's - an unforgettable place to unwind, play, meet, dine and explore with family and friends.

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  Harlem Globetrotters

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  Save up to 20% with Promo Code: USFAM

     Harlem Globetrotters are bringing world-class basketball showmanship to arenas all over the U.S. SpreadGame is what the Globetrotters do best; it's what they've done best for 95 years. Bringing light, laughter and love on the court that extends off the court in the smiles families bring home or the stories fans tell their friends. SpreadGame is excellence shown through basketball wizardry night after night, and demonstrated through years of commitment to unsurpassed entertainment. The Globetrotters SpreadGame through every slam dunk, killer pass and magic fadeaway; and through every smile for a child and every achievement within the communities they visit. Light, laughter, love. Hope. SpreadGame. Don't miss out - Save up to 20% with Promo Code: USFAM (less) ... Read more

  Save up to 20% with Promo Code: USFAM

  Save up to 20% with Promo Code: USFAM Bringing world-class basketball showmanship to arenas all over the U.S. SpreadGame is what the Globetrotters do best; it's what they've done best f…

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  Ice Castles

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  SAVE 15% Off Any Day With Promo Code: happykids Ice Castles is an awe-inspiring, must-see winter phenomenon that brings fairy tales to life. Escape into a world of ice caves, frozen slides, fountains, thrones, crawl spaces and towers of ice embedded with color-changing LED lights that twinkle and dance to music. It's hours of winter fun for the whole family. With locations in four cities across the United States, your moment of imagination, exploration, and magic awaits at Ice Castles. Find a location near you in New Hampshire, Wisconsin, Colorado, and Utah. Save 15% Off any day of the season with promo code: happykids (less) ... Read more

  Save 15% On Ice Castles Tickets!

  Use the promo code "happykids" to get 15% off tickets to Ice Castles when purchased online at www.icecastles.com! Locations in Utah, Minnesota, Wisconsin, New Hampshire, and New York. No…

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  LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago

  Schaumburg

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  Indoor Family Attraction, geared towards children 3-12 years old. Attractions include; LEGO Miniland, Model Builder Workshop, LEGO Factory Tour, 4D Cinema, LEGO Rides, LEGO Shop, Cafe and much more!

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  Lost Island Waterpark

  Waterloo

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  Lost Island Waterpark is the largest waterpark in Iowa! Check out a tropical paradise in the heart of the Midwest with over 25 attractions, FREE parking, FREE tube rental, and delicious food. Ranked on TripAdvisor's Top Ten Waterparks in the U.S., Lost Island is a hidden treasure you have to see to believe.

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  Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

  Chicago

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  Audiences of all ages gather to cheer for their knight at Medieval Times in Chicago!

     Set inside an 11th-century style castle, the two-hour action-packed tournament begins. Cheer for your knight as he competes to be named Champion of the Realm. Dine on a "hands-on" four-course feast and witness authentic jousting, sword fighting, and medieval games of skill. Watch in awe as magnificent Andalusian stallions perform the beautiful art of dressage and a rare falcon takes flight above the Grand Arena.

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  Six Flags Great America

  Gurnee, IL

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  Six Flags Great America offers a variety of activities that the family can enjoy together with 14 world class roller coasters, three children's areas and a free 20-acre water park.

Events/Performances

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  Dinosaur Adventure

  National Tour

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  Save 10% off your Dinosaur adventure tickets when you use promo code: usfam10

     Dinosaur Adventure will transform the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center into a prehistoric exhibit featuring big dinosaurs and massive family fun! For one weekend only, January 21-23 travel back 65 million years to experience the thrill of the prehistoric age. As part of Dinosaur Adventure, children of all ages will enjoy a variety of dinosaur themed activities: fossil searches, Jurassic jeeps, themed obstacle courses, riding their favorite dinosaur, and more! January 21, 2022 - 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm January 22, 2022 - 9:00 am - 7:00 pm January 23, 2022 - 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Tickets are limited: https://www.dinosauradventure.com/chicago/ (less) ... Read more

  Save 10% off your Dinosaur adventure tickets when you use promo code: usfam10

  Save 10% off your Dinosaur adventure tickets when you use promo code: usfam10 Dinosaur Adventure will transform the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center into a prehistoric exhibit featuring…

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  Harlem Globetrotters

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  Harlem Globetrotters

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  Save up to 20% with Promo Code: USFAM

     Harlem Globetrotters are bringing world-class basketball showmanship to arenas all over the U.S. SpreadGame is what the Globetrotters do best; it's what they've done best for 95 years. Bringing light, laughter and love on the court that extends off the court in the smiles families bring home or the stories fans tell their friends. SpreadGame is excellence shown through basketball wizardry night after night, and demonstrated through years of commitment to unsurpassed entertainment. The Globetrotters SpreadGame through every slam dunk, killer pass and magic fadeaway; and through every smile for a child and every achievement within the communities they visit. Light, laughter, love. Hope. SpreadGame. Don't miss out - Save up to 20% with Promo Code: USFAM (less) ... Read more

  Save up to 20% with Promo Code: USFAM

  Save up to 20% with Promo Code: USFAM Bringing world-class basketball showmanship to arenas all over the U.S. SpreadGame is what the Globetrotters do best; it's what they've done best f…

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  Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

  Chicago

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  Audiences of all ages gather to cheer for their knight at Medieval Times in Chicago!

     Set inside an 11th-century style castle, the two-hour action-packed tournament begins. Cheer for your knight as he competes to be named Champion of the Realm. Dine on a "hands-on" four-course feast and witness authentic jousting, sword fighting, and medieval games of skill. Watch in awe as magnificent Andalusian stallions perform the beautiful art of dressage and a rare falcon takes flight above the Grand Arena.

Family Activities

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  Grizzly Jacks Starved Rock

  Utica

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  Welcome to Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort A Hotel and Resort Near Starved Rock State Park

     Discover a magical family getaway just beyond the glow of Chicago at Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort. Nestled in the Starved Rock area of Illinois, Grizzly Jack's is an oasis of relaxation and adventure - a destination where water park fun meets nature. Escape from the big city and enjoy a vacation in the scenic Northwoods at Grizzly Jack's - an unforgettable place to unwind, play, meet, dine and explore with family and friends.

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  Harlem Globetrotters

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  Harlem Globetrotters

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  Save up to 20% with Promo Code: USFAM

     Harlem Globetrotters are bringing world-class basketball showmanship to arenas all over the U.S. SpreadGame is what the Globetrotters do best; it's what they've done best for 95 years. Bringing light, laughter and love on the court that extends off the court in the smiles families bring home or the stories fans tell their friends. SpreadGame is excellence shown through basketball wizardry night after night, and demonstrated through years of commitment to unsurpassed entertainment. The Globetrotters SpreadGame through every slam dunk, killer pass and magic fadeaway; and through every smile for a child and every achievement within the communities they visit. Light, laughter, love. Hope. SpreadGame. Don't miss out - Save up to 20% with Promo Code: USFAM (less) ... Read more

  Save up to 20% with Promo Code: USFAM

  Save up to 20% with Promo Code: USFAM Bringing world-class basketball showmanship to arenas all over the U.S. SpreadGame is what the Globetrotters do best; it's what they've done best f…

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  Harlem Globetrotters At Home

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  Harlem Globetrotters At-Home Educational Materials

     Just like all of you, we miss the sounds of the arenas and the in-person smiles we share. While we can't connect in person right now, we are not going away. In the coming weeks, we'll be here for you. Look for new videos from our Globetrotter stars that will help with at-home learning for kids, as well as other fun stuff just to make us laugh. Over the past few years our stars have accomplished incredible feats, including Guinness World Records and epic trickshots. View these videos below for some additional entertainment.

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  Ice Castles

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  SAVE 15% Off Any Day With Promo Code: happykids Ice Castles is an awe-inspiring, must-see winter phenomenon that brings fairy tales to life. Escape into a world of ice caves, frozen slides, fountains, thrones, crawl spaces and towers of ice embedded with color-changing LED lights that twinkle and dance to music. It's hours of winter fun for the whole family. With locations in four cities across the United States, your moment of imagination, exploration, and magic awaits at Ice Castles. Find a location near you in New Hampshire, Wisconsin, Colorado, and Utah. Save 15% Off any day of the season with promo code: happykids (less) ... Read more

  Save 15% On Ice Castles Tickets!

  Use the promo code "happykids" to get 15% off tickets to Ice Castles when purchased online at www.icecastles.com! Locations in Utah, Minnesota, Wisconsin, New Hampshire, and New York. No…

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  Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

  Chicago

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  Audiences of all ages gather to cheer for their knight at Medieval Times in Chicago!

     Set inside an 11th-century style castle, the two-hour action-packed tournament begins. Cheer for your knight as he competes to be named Champion of the Realm. Dine on a "hands-on" four-course feast and witness authentic jousting, sword fighting, and medieval games of skill. Watch in awe as magnificent Andalusian stallions perform the beautiful art of dressage and a rare falcon takes flight above the Grand Arena.

Fun Centers

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  Kohl Children's Museum

  Glenview

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  At Kohl Children's Museum, we know that birthday parties are a big deal! There's no better way to make the day special than by hosting a Museum birthday party. Your child and all of your guests will have a great time. And since the Museum provides all the fun, you'll have a great time too! To see what our birthday packages include, please visit our website.

Museums/Zoos

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  Volo Auto Museum

  Volo

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  Volo Auto Museum is not just for car lovers or men, its fun for the whole family! 36 acres, mostly all indoors and includes fifty thousand square feet of antiques and gifts, a life like military combat zone, Betty's Diner featuring decor which includes Elvis Presley's autographed guitar, PeeWee Hermans and more. Plus over 300 restored collector automobiles from the early teens through today. The largest collection of famous Hollywood TV and movie cars like the Batmobile, Ecto 1 from Ghostbusters and numerous others. New fro 2013 is the Cars in Wonderland Exhibit; it has all your favorite childhood cars from the Scooby Doo Mystery Machine to Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater from CARS all surrounded by movie-like setting from your favorite Disney and Looney Tunes Cartoons, such as Beauty and the Beast, Litter Mermaid, Coyote and Road Runner and others. Volo Auto Museum is more than a car museum, its memories and education for all ages! (less) ... Read more

Preschool Activities

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  My Gym - Chicagoland

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  Celebrate your child's special day with captivating, age-appropriate games and fun activities, rides, songs, puppets and more. Your family and guests will enjoy exclusive use of our entire facility. Just pick a date, and well help with everything from invitations and food to the cake and personalized video. Our goal is to make sure everyone has a blast - parents and children alike!

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  Reading Eggs

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  Reading Eggs & Mathseeds Online Summer School (K to 3rd Grade) Accelerate your child's reading and math skills this summer with a step by step online program that's safe, affordable, and fun! You'll get your child back on track with one year of learning in just 10 weeks! The Reading Eggs & Mathseeds Online Summer School is an accelerated online learning program specifically designed to help your child catch up on essential reading and math skills and bridge the gap between one grade level and the next. Designed by experienced elementary teachers and based on proven learning principles, the 10?week program will help children catch up on one year's worth of reading and math learning*, putting them back on track after a year of school closures. You'll receive ongoing support over 10 weeks to make sure your child achieves their maximum potential, including weekly emails and live webinars. Find Out More: https://readingeggs.com/summer-reading-program (less) ... Read more

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  The Tree House

  Weaverville

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  The Tree House - Community School We recognize that parents are the child's first teachers. Children learn best when parents are involved in their educational program. The primary bridge between home and school is the bond between family and community. Loaning out hand made and eco friendly wooden Montessori, Waldorf and Reggio inspired learning materials for children ages 2-8 years.

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  Tiny Tykes

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  TinyTykes Pre-School Summer Soccer Camps

     Child development with Challenger Sports team of experts and their nationally acclaimed innovative preschool soccer program! TinyTykes is an innovative program, created by childcare specialists that introduces children aged 2 to 5-years to the basic skills of soccer. Both our Cubs (2- 3 years) and our Lions (4-5 years) modules use fundamental soccer activities, games and stories to develop their skills in the following areas: Balance, Agility and Coordination, Technical Skills, Gross Motor Skills, Physical Development, Social Skills, Self Confidence, Communication and of course Teamwork!

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  ABCmouse

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  FREE 30 Day Trial - ABCmouse

     With so many families staying at home, we want to remind everyone that they can get their first 30 days of either of our award-winning learning program for FREE by visiting using this link - ABCmouse 30-Day Free Trial http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3618748-11075548

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  Mad Science - Arizona

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  Virtual Science Field Trips!

     Mad Science's on-line interactive workshops are designed to meet bring some hands-on Science reinforcement to your existing lesson plan. Is your class learning about insects? Bring in some real insect specimens and have them counting the legs on plastic arthropods! Starting a unit on space travel? Get kids excited about visiting the stars with our sun, moon, and earth orbital model! Want to celebrate their hard work on a geology lesson? Have them panning for gems with our mineral workshop! We have dozens of workshop topics for preschool and elementary: from physics to chemistry, to biology, astronomy, and beyond! Contact us today to see how we can support your classroom's curriculum. (less) ... Read more

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  Reading Eggs

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  Reading Eggs & Mathseeds Online Summer School (K to 3rd Grade) Accelerate your child's reading and math skills this summer with a step by step online program that's safe, affordable, and fun! You'll get your child back on track with one year of learning in just 10 weeks! The Reading Eggs & Mathseeds Online Summer School is an accelerated online learning program specifically designed to help your child catch up on essential reading and math skills and bridge the gap between one grade level and the next. Designed by experienced elementary teachers and based on proven learning principles, the 10?week program will help children catch up on one year's worth of reading and math learning*, putting them back on track after a year of school closures. You'll receive ongoing support over 10 weeks to make sure your child achieves their maximum potential, including weekly emails and live webinars. Find Out More: https://readingeggs.com/summer-reading-program (less) ... Read more

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  Synchronicity Theatre

  Atlanta

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  For more information, please visit synchrotheatre.com or call 404.484.8636

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  The Tree House

  Weaverville

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  The Tree House - Community School We recognize that parents are the child's first teachers. Children learn best when parents are involved in their educational program. The primary bridge between home and school is the bond between family and community. Loaning out hand made and eco friendly wooden Montessori, Waldorf and Reggio inspired learning materials for children ages 2-8 years.