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- Top 10 things to do this weekend
  
  Our picks for family-friendly events and activities this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  
  Our picks for family-friendly events and activities…
- Tweens
  
  Though there's no shortage of words to describe this fun age group, we prefer these two: epically awesome.
  
  Though there's no shortage of words to describe this…
- 12 under (and at) 12
  
  Meet a dozen Chicago-area kids already making a name for themselves.
  
  Meet a dozen Chicago-area kids already making a name…
New reviews
- Thin Mint madness
  
  Chicago sweet shops come up with their own take on Thin Mints, and a local Girl Scout and her mom to weigh in on how they stack up.
  
  Chicago sweet shops come up with their own take on…
- Butcher and the Burger | Restaurant review
  
  Have a little pickle picker? Customization is the answer at this kid-friendly spot.
  
  Have a little pickle picker? Customization is the…
Around town
- Beat Kitchen's Concerts for Kids Winter Fest 2012 | Photos
  
  We captured young rockers and crafters at this hip fest.
  
  We captured young rockers and crafters at this hip…
- Come again | Medieval Times
  
  We take a family of five from Cicero to check out the knights, horses and falcons at the long-lived Schaumburg castle.
  
  We take a family of five from Cicero to check out…

Top 10 things to do this weekend

Our picks for family-friendly events and activities this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Featured

The Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra celebrates its 65th anniversary

Four of today’s teens attest to the vibrancy of the CYSO.
Super Bowl 2012

From low-stress grub options to pregame recipes and DIY projects, we’ve got the starters for your family’s best Super Bowl weekend ever.
Dan Schachner, Puppy Bowl VIII referee | Interview

The voiceover actor and Nate Berkus Show announcer gives us the inside scoop on Animal Planet’s big game.
Party with Degrassi ticket giveaway

Win tickets to "Party with Degrassi" premiere screening and signing at the Harris Theater.
Free museum days in 2012

Family outings this winter don't have to break the bank.

Can't-miss stories

50 sweet scoops

We rounded up 50 of our favorite ice cream, Italian ice, gelato and sorbet flavors from Chicagoland shops.
Indoor play spaces

Avoid the snow and get your kids moving with fitness-centered fun at these indoor play spaces.
Young-adult author John Green | Interview

The novelist forges a hit career without vampires, wizards or (gasp!) sequels.

On the blogs

The Hunger Games set to hit Super Bowl 2012 | Preview
A new trailer for the spring's big-buzz film raises the stakes of football competiton.

posted at 5:30pm

The Chatterbox | February 2
This week, we’re chatting about an upcoming adaptation of a Dr. Seuss tale, a Pennsylvania middle school’s ban on UGGS, an almost-14-pound baby and more.

posted at 4:05pm

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