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For families with kids 7 & under with an adult caregiver. Join us for music, puppets, interactive movement, and more! Spark the Firefly wants to plant a garden but doesn't know how to get her flowers to grow. With the help of her friends in the forest, Spark learns the parts of a plant, what...
Under the direction of Mr. Steve Flowers, the River Trails Middle School Steel Band returns to perform a variety of styles from reggae and calypso to pop and rock using repurposed 55-gallon oil drums.
DeCarbon DeKalb, in collaboration with Northern Illinois University, is proud to present Earth Fest, a FREE, family-friendly Earth Week event dedicated to celebrating local sustainability and fostering community engagement. Taking place on April 18th at the historic Egyptian Theater in downtown DeKalb, Illinois, Earth Fest promises a festive, inclusive evening filled with exciting activities, educational...
Join us for a hands-on educational experience with Crosstown Exotics Animal Show on Friday, April 19th at 4pm in Center Park. This event is free and open to all ages. Crosstown Exotic’s reptile shows explore the prehistoric world of reptiles and amphibians and how they have been able to survive since the age of the...
Join us as we learn from Histories For Kids about the fascinating origins of popular foods. Join your host, Chef Alphonse Dente (Al, for short), as he talks about the "firsts" behind such fun foods as popcorn, cheeseburgers, pizza, ice cream, and more! Audience members will learn culinary tidbits like: Where was the first ice...
Spark the Firefly wants to plant a garden, but doesn't know how to get her plants to grow. With the help of her friends in the forest, Spark learns the parts of a plant, what they need to grow and the importance of patience. Audience will learn these concepts through music, puppets, poetry and interactive...
Join us for a theater performance just for our youngest patrons. Spark the Firefly wants to plant a garden, but doesn't know how to get her plants to grow. With the help of her friends in the forest, Spark learns the parts of a plant, what they need to grow and the importance of patience....
A community event for all ages! If you haven't seen one of our annual shows, you've been missing out! Each year, the Ice Arena presents a "near professional" production for your enjoyment. The costumes are colorful, the music is energetic and the lighting effects are vibrant. Best of all is watching our Skating School students...
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