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All American Lumberjack Show Lumberjacks… They opened the land to farms and cities, help build America and became the legends of the forest. The tales of there feats are as big as a pine tree and lumberjacks always claimed to be the best. The legend lives on in the All American Lumberjack Show… two teams, ten exciting lumberjack events, 10,000 gallons of water and everyone comes out a winner. Get ready to compete… we just may need ya. http://www.lumberjackshows.net/ |
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Animal Quest is an animal outreach company providing informative, entertaining live animal presentations for a broad spectrum of audiences and events. Animals are our passion. Our goal is to bring the wonders and wows of the animal kingdom to people of all ages, bringing to light the beauty and truth in the creatures of the wild. Join us for the opportunity to see and touch animals you may not have even known existed. |
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B Gunther and Company, Inc. Special thanks to B Gunther and Company, Inc. who will again be providing the balloons for the Children’s Area. http://www.bgunther.com |
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Big Run Wolf Ranch is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, federally licensed, wildlife education facility featuring rescued North American wildlife. Our animals include timber, arctic and British Columbian wolves, coyote, black bear, cougar, groundhog, skunk, porcupine and many other wild and domestic animals. Our programs to off-site locations include only the animals that we can travel with. At our facility we provide up-close and personal wildlife lectures with guided and unguided tours, overnight camping and open house events. Our programs are for all ages – children and adults. We love our animals and our audiences and they love us! http://www.bigrunwolfranch.org/ |
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Bounce U Up is a family owned and operated business located in Plainfield Illinois. We are committed to providing excellent service, for all your family entertainment needs. All of our inflatable units are very interactive offering a lot of fun and exciting play time for your children. You will see your children truly enjoying everything inflatables have to offer like climbing, jumping and of course bouncing. Indoor Bounce Centers have become a major attraction for children offering a great workout with in a controlled and safe environment. Bring your family today, so they can release some energy and get them away from sitting around being bored all day. http://bounceuup.com/ |
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Build-A-Bracelet Bead Parties- *Creative Beading At Your Door* Want to have a fun and different party to start your beading experience? Whatever the occasion – birthdays, sleepovers, craft night, girls night in, girl scouting – we make designing your very own bracelet a fun and educational activity. A lesson involving color wheel relationships is given to familiarize everyone with terms such as complementary, mono-chromatic, triad and analogous. This allows everyone to make their own unique designs with real gemstones and have tons of fun. All this and guests bring home their bracelet creations in a pretty pouch! We come to you, all you need are the snacks, cupcakes and guests….what more could you ask for! http://www.beadbraceletparty.webs.com |
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Brookfield Zoo (Chicago Zoological Society) Get a unique pre-historic experience with some “Dinosaurs Alive!” trivia, games and prizes! Plus, there will be a special appearance of the Brookfield Zoo dinosaur mascot. The mission of the Chicago Zoological Society is to inspire conservation leadership by connecting people with wildlife and nature. Since the opening of Brookfield Zoo in 1934, the Society has had an international reputation for taking a cutting-edge role in animal care and conservation of the natural world. Among its historical firsts are indoor multispecies exhibits, zoo nutrition residencies, methods for animal husbandry, and medical care that includes successful brain surgery for a gorilla. http://www.brookfieldzoo.org |
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Colonial Cafe & Ice Cream has 7 locations in the western suburbs from Naperville to Crystal Lake serving Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Legendary Ice Cream. Find out more about us at http://www.ColonialCafe.com |
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Contempo Dance Academy offers the highest quality dance training in ballet (technique and pointe), jazz, hip-hop and tap, by delivering uniquely designed classes for pre-schoolers through adults. Our professional faculty creates a structured, encouraging environment for beginning through advanced dancers to enable them to master increasingly challenging movement while building confidence and musicality and developing a life-long appreciation for dance. http://www.contempodanceacademy.com |
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Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles is a live, up-close, hands-on experience about reptiles and amphibians from around the world. The show is safe, very funny, educational and interactive. |
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Dion Riccardo’s Victory Martial Arts Academy. Since 1996, Dion Riccardo’s Victory Martial Arts Academy has been providing martial arts instruction,lessons and classes in the Forest Park and Oak Park area. In addition we have included Martial Arts Classes in the Orland Park, Tinley Park, Lisle, Oswego and Chicago area as well. http://www.go4martialarts.com |
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Elite Sports Complex Elite Sports Complex is a not-for-profit organization offering recreational and competitive programs in Rhythmic Gymnastics, Boys & Girls Artistic Gymnastics, Trampoline & Tumbling, and Dance. Elite is also home of Sokol Chicagoland, a not-for-profit educational and cultural organization offering recreational gymnastics classes. http://www.elitesportscomplex.com |
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Enchanted Castle is Chicagoland’s premier entertainment complex with 60,000 square feet of indoor fun! Attractions include Go-Karts, Laser Tag, Krazy Bumper Kars, Games, Miniature Golf, Kid’s Quest Softplay, Sir Bounce-A-Lot’s Inflatable Kingdom and a 625-seat restaurant with karaoke entertainment. We specialize in events and celebrations including birthdays, group field trips, holiday parties and corporate team-building outings. Wally the Wizard will be appearing on July 4th, 1:30pm – 3:30 pm http://www.enchanted.com |
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Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Good things happen when you explore the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s 60 forest preserves, 145 miles of trails and five education centers. For a calendar of events — with programs from archery to fishing clinics to ranger-led hikes — trail and fishing maps, picnicking and camping information, the latest DuPage forest preserve news and much more, visit http://dupageforest.org or call (630) 933-7200. |
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Game Pazzo The ultimate gaming experience. We are the first and only local gaming area where you are able to play: Nintendo Wii, PS3, Xbox 360, Rock Band, Guitar Hero, etc. for hours and hours. Want to buy, sell, or trade in your games? We do that too. We also offer “New Release Parties” where you can play select games before they are even released to the general public. http://gamepazzo.com/ |
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GameWorks is the perfect place for your next family outing or party! Located in the Streets of Woodfield, GameWorks is an all-inclusive gaming facility featuring a full restaurant and bar and over 200 arcade and ticket games! Stop by our booth for a chance to meet our mascot Sonic the hedgehog and spin our wheel for a chance to win free game play and a variety of other prizes! Find out more at http://gameworks.com/ |
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Garage Band U has provided its students with a critical learning experience that individual study cannot deliver: hands-on group performance. Garage Band U creates a fun and supportive environment where musicians of all ages develop their skills by performing as members of a functioning rock band. Students are grouped in small classes with musicians of the same age and experience level. Band size is kept small (usually 5-6 people) to ensure that everyone plays his or her principal instrument at all times. Musical confidence and ability grow together and thrive at Garage Band U. http://garagebandu.com/ |
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Getting Excited About Science with Steve Belliveau is a fast moving large scale interactive science show that features liquid nitrogen -320F, human gyroscope, electric experiments, artificial snow, rocket car, music and humor. This show has been featured in 11 states and is performed over 350 times per year. Steve Belliveau has appeared with on the Bozo show, WGN TV, Chicago Tribune, Daily Herald, Argone National Lab, Science Chicago and Chicago Botanical Gardens. www.getscience.net |
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High Touch -High Tech is Science Made Fun! We offers hands-on curriculum based Science workshops for children preK – middle school. We offer preschool workshops, In-school Field Trips, After School Workshops, Science Nights, Special Events, Summer Camps, Libraries and Parties. We come to your location! Children become the Scientist and do the experiments- every workshop includes take home activities. http://www.ScienceMadeFunCHI.net |
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Special thanks to Illusion Costume Co. for bringing Tigger and Elmo to the Children’s Area! |
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Jason Kollum, a high-energy Pro Juggler will WOW all the kids and families with the big Variety Juggling Comedy Show! Balls, clubs, spinning balls, giant beanbag chairs, flaming torches and much more will all be sent flying into the air, all leading up to the big balancing and juggling finale that will have everybody on the edge of their seats! Filled with comedy and lots of audience participation, you do not want to miss this show! Plus, after the show, Jason Kollum will be walking tall as the Giant Juggling Stilt-Walker! |
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Ken Schultz “The Flying Fool” has For over 20 years been dazzling audiences across the United States & Canada. Ken’s show is time tested, clean & has positive fun that will not offend, but rather bring the best out of any group. Ken uses a symphony of juggling, physical comedy, humor and improvisation. The real magic of Ken’s show is his use of audience participation where he lets the audience become part of the show, guiding them through a ridiculous adventure. Ken amazes people with stunts of fire-eating, bowling ball juggling, and balancing an 8 ft. table on his chin. The comic freshness of Ken’s character and improvisation keeps the audience laughing and smiling throughout the show. Your organization will have something to talk about for days after one of Ken’s performances. Ken Schultz, “The Flying Fool”, is dedicated to making you look good at your next event. |
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Language Stars teaches children foreign language the same way they learned their first language. Here at Language Stars we re-create how children learn their first language, with classes taught entirely in the new language… by our extraordinary, native-speaking teachers. Watch your children travel to new places with Language Stars: Classes for parents & tots (age 1-3); preschoolers, grades K-2, and grades 3-5. Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, French, Italian or German. Dynamic native-speaking teachers from 20 countries. Proven curriculum developed by our team of educators, linguists and early childhood experts. 15 Chicago-area locations. 5 Washington DC-area locations. Academic year programs. Summer programs, including week-long and summer-long day camps. Programs at your child’s school http://www.languagestars.com/ |
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Laura Doherty was nominated for “best Chicago kids act of 2012″ in Time Out Chicago’s Hipsqueak Awards, Chicago’s pop-sweetheart for kids acoustically rocks your kid’s world with her breezy folk-pop tunes for the whole family! Award-winning artist Laura Doherty delivers a highly interactive show using the Windy City as her inspiration. Her treasured Chicago Hot Dog song, and El Train song have become highly-requested kid classics at her shows! Doherty’s newest CD “Shining Like a Star” is chock full of Chicago talent, with guest appearances by Ralph Covert of Ralph’s World. Laura also is a long-time teaching artist in Old Town School of Folk Music’s Wiggleworms program. http://lauradohertymusic.com/ |
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Legacy Dance Studio Stop by for information on a free trial dance class. Ages 2- Adult and all ability levels. Classes include Tiny Dancers, Zumba, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, Lyrical, Ballet, Ballroom, Tumbling, Pilates and Musical Theater. http://www.legacydancing.com |
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Center invites you to come build with their model buidlers. Participate in LEGO® Creative Build Challenges or build a LEGO Race Car and race it down our ramp! Be sure to pick up your KIDS GO FREE coupon at their booth and enter for a chance to win 4 Annual Passes. http://LEGOLANDDiscoveryCenter.com |
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Lisle Library, With over 50,000 circulating items just for children and teens, Lisle Library’s Youth Services Department has something for every young library-goer. Whether it’s a classic of children’s literature or the hottest new videogame, our collection covers a wide range of tastes. We also offer a great range of free, enriching activities and services to the children, families and teachers of our community. Come and see what we’re all about here in Lisle Library’s Youth Services Department. Grow with us this summer at the Lisle Library! Stop by our table to learn more about our Summer Read and make a craft that you can take home and grow! http://www.lislelibrary.org |
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Lucky Strike / Mr. Pin Mr. Pin and one Lucky Strike representative will be at the Children’s Tent at the Lisle Eyes to the Skies event on Sat 7/2 from 11am-2pm and Sun 7/3 from 11am-2pm. Stop by and see Mr. Pin. |
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Magic By Randy – Randall Berstein For Chicagoland’s best in magical entertainment, Magic by Randy is your one-stop source for fun, interactive entertainment. From corporate board rooms to trade shows to birthday parties, Randy Bernstein has performed his unique style of magic-comedy for corporate clients and employees at some of Chicago’s most prominent companies and trade shows, as well as at area park districts, schools, libraries, and private events and parties. Kids, teachers, and parents all love Randy’s funny, high-energy shows that can be tailored for audiences of all ages. For a school assembly that makes kids laugh and delivers positive messages, Randy is second to none. Or make your boy or girl’s next birthday celebration a magical and memorable one with balloon animals or a special themed party — Randy’s got you covered! Randy’s careful attention to each client’s requests ensures a customized show for every event, big or small. Whatever your need — from corporate magic shows to fundraising events and birthday parties — Magic by Randy is sure to leave a lasting impression. http://www.magicbyrandy.com |
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Making Faces Chicago – Margi Kanter I am an artist, poet, yoga instructor and the proud owner of Making Faces Chicago. I have been creating unique face and body art for private, corporate, and civic events for the past 10 years. I am as comfortable at a child’s birthday party as I am at a formal corporate event or bustling outdoor festival. I am an instructor at The Face and Body Art International Convention held in Orlando Florida every May. I teach my cartooning expertise within the class room. I would love to create some incredible memories for you at your next event. You can reach me at 708-558-5185. To see more of my unique face and body art Please feel free to visit my website at http://www.makingfaceschicago.com |
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Marilyn Price is a storyteller/puppeteer and author who loves to tell and teach lives greatest lessons of laughter and learning through story! Her puppets help her tell the story but the biggest supporters are her audiences with their voices and their laughter. This nationally travelled teller creates her own characters and teaches the craft while telling! http://www.marilynprice.com/ |
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Mathnasium Learning Centers help students around the world to boost their math skills. We are highly specialized; we teach only math. Members usually attend two or three times a week for about an hour. Our goal is to significantly increase your child’s math skills, understanding of math concepts, and overall school performance, while building confidence and forging a positive attitude toward the subject. Children don’t hate math. They hate being confused and intimidated by math. With understanding comes passion. And with passion comes growth—a treasure is unlocked. http://mathnasium.com/naperville |
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The Morton Arboretum is a tree museum. Our founders’ motto is Plant Trees! You can tell a lot about a tree by its tree ‘cookie’. We will have plenty on hand to explore under a microscope, read their rings and decorate one for home. http://www.mortonarb.org/ |
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Odyssey Fun World opened its doors in 1995 as a 45,000 square foot indoor facility in Tinley Park, and we have been serving the community as an out of this world Family Fun Center ever since. In 1996, we expanded our indoor facility by adding an 11 acre outdoor park. In 2000, we extended out to Naperville and opened a 55,000 square foot facility. Naperville also houses two outdoor paintball fields and an inflatable kidz park. www.odysseyfunworld.com
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Radio Disney Check out the Radio Disney Road Crew Saturday, July 6th 12:30pm – 1:30pm. Join us for rockin’ music, dancing and awesome prizes. Radio Disney Road Crew powered by Comcast!. http://www.radio.disney.go.com |
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Raising Monarchs with the Butterfly Lady Come see monarch eggs, caterpillars, chrysalises, and live monarch butterflies! Sue Fox McGovern created a monarch habitat in her suburban Chicago backyard more than a dozen years ago and has been raising monarch butterflies ever since. Sue will present monarch eggs, hungry caterpillars, and beautiful chrysalises. She may even be able to release a brand-new monarch. Make a monarch mobile to take home with you! Sue’s email address: sfmcgovern@sbcglobal.net |
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Robin’s Dog Stars Dog Trick Act performs for Faires, schools, parties and Seniors in the Chicagoland area. We also train dogs. Our Goal is to make people smile and dogs tails wag. See our website for more info. http://www.RobinsDogStars.com |
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Sweet & Sassy is the ultimate salon, spa, and party place for girls ages 4 to 12. With a fashion runway, boutique-style retail, pink party limo, and seven incredible party packages; Sweet & Sassy is the birthday party destination and pampering headquarters for the next generation of Chicago girls! Visit us at our Chicagoland location in Oak Brook and Sweet & Sassy Express in Yorktown Mall! http://www.sweetandsassy.com |
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Shedd Auqarium Play, laugh, and pretend with Shedd Aquarium! Learn what it feels like to touch a stingray, feed a shark, pulse like a sea jelly, and more! www.sheddaquarium.org
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The Art Room Everyone has a creative potential. Here at Art Room, you can freely unleash your talent. Art Room provides the comprehensive fine art training for everyone from K to adult. Our program can improve children and adults’ understanding of the principle of the fine art through drawing and painting. Children and adults can unleash their inner creativity through visual self expression. Art Room fulfills one’s heart, enrich one’s life, and defines who one is through artistic expression. http://www.artroominc.com |
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Ultimate Classes & Parties (Carol Stream,IL) has been in business for 3 years now. We offer a variety of classes for girls/boys and many Park Districts in the area. We also offer unique Birthday Parties including – American girl doll, Make-up, Stuffed Animal Parties, & Cake Decorating. I love children, and I have joy in making memorable experiences for them. |
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Stay cool and draw with Young Rembrandts at Eyes to the Skies! We teach children how to draw! Drawing is a skill that can be learned by all children. Our step-by-step lessons teach fundamental art skills in a fun, safe environment. Young Rembrandts classes are educational and can give your child an academic advantage. New lessons every week at your child’s school, with an art history lesson every month. Join us July 6th for a drawing adventure at our Drawing Stations during the Eyes to Skies Festival. In a few simple steps, Children will complete an EPIC drawing of a Monkey! http://www.youngrembrandts.com |
