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March Family Fun on the North Shore

Looking for things to do with the kids this month? Here are some fun North Shore activities worth checking out:

Seussical Jr.
Wilmette Rec Center, 3000 Glenview Rd., Wilmette
3/5 & 3/12 at 7:00; 3/6 & 3/13 at 2:00 and 7:00; 3/7 & 3/14  at 2:00 ($8/person)
Seussical, Jr., a delightful musical filled with characters from beloved Dr. Seuss books, is the featured spring production of the Wilmette Children’s Theatre’s 50th Season. Follow Horton the Elephant as he discovers the smallest planet in the universe and sets out to convince the other animals in the jungle that “a person’s a person, no matter how small.”

Maple Syrup Harvest
Heller Nature Center, 2821 Ridge Rd., Highland Park
3/6 at 10:00 am ($6/person)

Celebrate the first rites of spring as naturalists demonstrate tapping trees, collecting sap and reveal the process of making syrup during this age-old tradition!  After making rounds through the maple trees at Sunset Woods Park, sample tasty sap and syrup!  Everyone is welcome, however content is appropriate for adults and children over the age of six.  Please dress for the weather.

Three Little Pigs
Wilmette Theater, 1122 Central Ave., Wilmette
3/6 & 3/13 at 10:00 am  ($12/person)

Performed by the Chicago Kids’ Company – Sing along with Roxanne, Petunia and Babe as they set out to build their houses.

Gumballs & Superballs
Chicago Botanic Garden, Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe
3/16 and 3/13  from 9:30-11:00 or 1:00-2:30
($17/child and $20/adult)

Discover amazing plants of the rainforest in our greenhouses.  Find out how people use parts of rainforest trees to make chewing gum and rubber. Create your own bouncing ball and flavorful gum to take home.

TV Tune Out Week Kick-Off: Chinese Acrobat Performance
Washburne School, 515 Hibbard Rd., Winnetka
3/7 at 3:30  ($8/person)

Kids can learn and practice math basics while focusing on one of our fave foods, pizza! ‘Pizza: Any Way You Slice It!’ encourages playful, open-ended exploration by focusing on three areas: making, delivering and eating pizza. Children are instantly drawn to this exhibit that informally teaches counting, sorting, measuring, gathering, matching, patterning, sequencing, role-playing and sharing.

Old and young will enjoy this family favorite, complete with kid and adult beverages, popcorn, and prizes! Extra bingo cards will be available for purchase.

Tags: Family fun on the North Shore, Things to do with kids