Building Blocks has been providing specialty toys to Chicagoland for over a decade and although they may be a small shop, they have big ideas to help you find the perfect gift for any child. They pride themselves in offering a variety of toys that encourage childhood development mentally, physically and socially.
They also hope to provide an alternative to the plastic, batteries, and video games by carrying classic wooden toys, board games and puzzles. There are arts and crafts for your child’s self expression as well as toys to allow them to explore their imagination.
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Best of Atlanta Party
Best of Atlanta Party
www.atlantamagazine.com/promotions/BOA2011.aspx
On Monday, February 28, you can sample selections from dozens of restaurants voted best by Atlanta magazine’s editors, including Rathbun’s, Bocado, the Porter Beer Bar, the Cookie Studio, and many more!
Wash it all down with drinks from one of the 15 open bars. And all that noshing is for a good cause! The proceeds benefit Camp Twin Lakes, a camp for Georgia’s children with serious illnesses, disabilities, and other challenges.
Wild Holiday Fun at Zoo Miami
Get wild this holiday season at Zoo Miami. From Dec 17th-30th you can put on some 3D glasses and enjoy animal-shaped lights as you stroll through the 12 nights of Zoo Lights. Have dinner with Santa on Dec 23rd where children will have the chance to make their own ornaments and receive a holiday gift. Kids can even watch animals receive their specially prepared gifts.
http://www.miamimetrozoo.com/
The Great Pumpkin Festival Sept 18-Nov 14
The Great Pumpkin Festival
September 18 – November 14
Don’t miss the Storybook Pumpkin Village, the only pumpkin village in the world, with four walk-through houses made completely out of pumpkins. Each house will represent a children’s book that features pumpkins in the story.
http://dallasarboretum.org/special_events/AutumnAtTheArboretum.html
The Great Pumpkin Festival 9/18 -11/14
The Great Pumpkin Festival
9/18 -11/14
Don’t miss the Storybook Pumpkin Village, the only pumpkin village in the world, with four walk-through houses made completely out of pumpkins. Each house will represent a children’s book that features pumpkins in the story.
http://dallasarboretum.org/special_events/AutumnAtTheArboretum.html
Boo at the Zoo October 22-24
Boo at the Zoo
October 22-24
Boo at the Zoo is a Washington, DC favorite Halloween tradition. Children visit the National Zoo at dark and enjoy trick-or-treating, animal encounters, keeper talks, festive decorations, and haunted trails. Great for the whole family, come enjoy the holiday at one of the nations greatest Zoos.
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/activitiesandevents/celebrations/boo/default.cfm?hpout=wu&xtr=
Pennsylvania Coast Day Sept. 11, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Discover the wonders of Philadelphia’s tidal rivers at Southeastern Pennsylvania Coast Day, where more than 20 interactive displays and children’s activities will be featured near the RiverLink Ferry terminal at Penn’s Landing.
Hope Fest – Sept. 5
A back to school festival to give free book bags, groceries, haircuts, uniforms and more to school children in Humboldt Park.
For further information visit www.hopefestchicago.org
1. Cats! At Fabulous Fox Theater August 4-28
The favorite musical is back and the purrfect musical to introduce children to live theater! Come see the magic of Mr. Mistofelees, Grizabella the Glamour Cat, Rum Tum Tugger and Shimbleshanks the Railway Cat as they sing, dance, and prowl their way into hearts!
1. Whole Week of Celebration for MLK, Jr. 1/9-1/18/10
In honor of what would be Martin Luther King’s 81st birthday, and the 25th anniversary
of the national holiday created to celebrate his work and life, a wonderful, week-long roster of events is being presented by The King Center.
The Center, founded in 1968 by the fallen leader’s wife, Coretta Scott King, is a premier site for people to learn, share and celebrate the principles Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his energies to.
From the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s concert, “A King Celebration” at the King Chapel of Morehouse College to the Salute to Greatness Awards banquet and a Health and Wellness Forum, the week is jam-packed with exhibits, seminars, concerts, and children’s activities for all.
5. Last Chance for Inspiring Portrait of Life 1/1-1/18/10
Portrait of Life: Children’s Lives in Art is one of the more inspiring exhibitions to come to the Museum of Fine Arts every year. Now in its sixth year, the children of Boston join in on a collaborative project with other kids in Nagoya, Japan to bring the one-of-a-kind exhibition.
In Boston, children were inspired by the MFA’s animal images and in Nagoya, students explored the idea of whom and what they think is beautiful. Nearly 700 students participated in this year’s exchange that is enlightening for both children and adults. Make sure to catch this exhibit before it ends on Martin Luther King Day.