November Events

11/5-19, Wednesdays 3:30pm for 5-7 yr olds: Konservation Kids Club - learn about skin, meet animals, hear stories, paly, create. 3 sessions. $32 members, $40 non-members. Notebaert, www.naturemuseum.com

11/8, Sat, 11am and 12:45 pm Chicago Symphony Orchestra Family Matinee concert "Latin America's Rhythms", www.cso.org

11/8, Sat, 1-2pm, Lincoln Park Cultural Center, "The Magic Onion" performed by Puppet Place Theater,, free ages 3-8 (w/ adult)

11/11, Tues, 9am - 1pm or later, Veterans Day, various Chicago Park District parks. On this federal holiday, children can find things to do at their local park. From bingo to board games to public indoor skating (at McFetridge), the Chicago Park District provides opportunities for children to stay active (and supervised!) on this special day. http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/events.calendar/month/11/year/2008.cfm

11/15, Sat, 1pm, Lincoln Park Cultural Center, "Peace Tales Around the World" presented by Kidworks Theater, ages 3-8 (w/ adult), free

11/15-16, Sat-Sun, 10am "Wearable Recycleables" - create jewelry out of recycled materials. Notebaert, www.naturemuseum.com

11/6-16, Allstate Arena, 11/18-30 United Center, ... Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® proudly presents OVER THE TOP, an all-new live entertainment extravaganza! OVER THE TOP features the ultimate tug of war between Ringmaster Chuck Wagner and clown eccentric Tom Dougherty over a magical top hat that controls the circus. When the Ringmaster dons the hat, he conjures stupendous spectacles for his circus like the stunt riding Royal Cossack Cavalry. And while the clown uses the hat, he summons silly and whimsical acts such as a cavalry of goats riding on ponies in a Barnyard Bonanza. It's two circuses in one, providing excitement for the whole family! ... www.Ringling.com

11/16, Sun,11am to 3pm for A Lotta Terra Cotta & Other Building Materials
What's that made out of--terra cotta, brick, or stone? You'll find out at our November Studio Sunday. Make a clay creation to take home, design a texture collage, and get a hands-on introduction to the materials used to build downtown Chicago on a short walking tour of the Loop. Chicago Architecture Foundation, 224 S. Michigan, free day of activities is part of CAF’s Studio Sundays, a monthly series of kid-friendly programs designed for families with children up to age 12. No reservations are needed. www.architecture.org

11/18, 20, Tues 3:30pm ages 5-7, Thurs 9:30am ages 3-4, Happy Harvesting Kids Workshop - enjoy fruits of the harvest while hearing stories and decorating pumpkins. Notebaert, www.naturemuseum.com. $7 members, $9 non-members.

11/22, Sat, 1-2pm, Lincoln Park Cultural Center, A Mini Music Workshop presented by Arts at Large, free

11/22-23, Sat-Sun, 2pm, Chase Park, "Winnie the Pooh", ages 8 & over - info / tickets: Chase Park Theater (312) 742-4701, Cost: $3 kids; $5 adults

11/22-23 Sat-Sun 10am, 11/28-30 Fri-Sun 11am-3pm, "Gifting Green Workshops" - make paper, envelopes, coasters, bird house, mosaic pots, paper mache bowls, ornaments, gift boxes etc. Various material fees between $5-15. Notebaert, www.naturemuseum.com

11/28 - 12/28 "The Snow Queen", Victory Gardens Theatre, great alternative to traditional holiday fare performance, back by popular demand, for ages 8+years. www.victorygardens.org

11/28 - 1/11 Holiday Traditions Winter Show at the Garfield Park Conservatory.

11/30 Wed, If All the World Were Paper, an Interactive musical for ages 2-6 follows the adventures of a girl made of paper. Little Theater at the Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. Lake Shore Dr., at 57th St. Tickets at 773-227-0180 or online at ovationtix.com.