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SUMMARY:NTYA Presents: "The Tale of the Whale"
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260914T000829Z
UID:10001924-1789257600-1790467199@www.nbparks.org
CATEGORIES:family,theater
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Northbrook Theatre for Young Audiences (NTYA)\nAl
 l aboard! Northbrook Theatre for Young Audiences (NTYA) is excited to pres
 ent Tale of the Whale this fall. Join us in our brand new Studio Theatre a
 t Northbrook Community Center! This interactive story told live at their l
 evel was created specifically for ages 2-5. Directed by Jonathan Shmidt Ch
 apman with music direction by Sam Shankman. \nSynopsis\nClimb aboard and j
 oin the ship’s crew for a multi-sensory theatrical journey across the oc
 ean\, under the waves and inside the belly of a whale! Ages 0-5+ will enjo
 y this interactive story. \nPerformances & Tickets
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T000829Z
LOCATION:Northbrook Community Center\, 3323 Walters Avenue\, Northbrook\, 
 IL\, 60062\, United States
URL:https://www.nbparks.org/event/taleofthewhale/?utm_source=caldiscovery&
 utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il
X-SOURCE-NAME:Northbrook Park District
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.nbparks.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Open Gym (Youth)
DTSTART:20260917T200000Z
DTEND:20260917T223000Z
DTSTAMP:20260917T062925Z
UID:10010534-1789657200-1789666200@www.csparks.org
CATEGORIES:family
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T062925Z
LOCATION:Fountain View Fitness\, 910 N. Gary Avenue\, Carol Stream\, IL\, 
 60188\, United States
URL:https://www.csparks.org/event/open-gym-youth-2/2026-09-17/?utm_source=
 caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il
X-SOURCE-NAME:Carol Stream Park District
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.csparks.org/events
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SUMMARY:Everything Can Be Art with Vee Gunn
DTSTART:20260917T211500Z
DTEND:20260917T223000Z
DTSTAMP:20260909T190600Z
UID:20007436-1789661700-1789666200@gortoncenter.org
CATEGORIES:arts,family
DESCRIPTION:Each week\, children discover a world of mixed-media materials
 . They’ll work with upcycled clothing and fabrics\, pre-loved crockery\,
  beads\, buttons\, ribbons\, and more. Then\, they’ll transform these un
 expected materials into artworks and keepsakes they’re proud of. \nTo be
 gin\, every session includes a friendly\, guided lesson. That way\, no one
  ever feels stuck. After that\, there’s plenty of room to experiment\, m
 ake choices\, and follow their imagination. There’s no single “right
 ” way to create – and that’s the whole point. \nMost importantly\, o
 ur club is relaxed and encouraging. Mess is welcome\, and every idea is wo
 rth exploring. Along the way\, children build real confidence. They learn 
 not only how to make things\, but also how to trust their own creativity. 
 \nAs a result\, they begin to see the world a little differently. Suddenly
 \, an everyday object can be full of possibility. Something old or forgott
 en can become something beautiful and new. \nIt’s creative\, hands-on\, 
 and a little bit magical. At the same time\, it introduces big ideas about
  imagination\, resourcefulness\, and caring for our planet. By giving old 
 things new life\, children discover just how much can be created from what
  we already have. \nEach week\, your child will leave with something they 
 made themselves. Even better\, they’ll leave with a growing belief that 
 they are an artist. \nNo experience needed. No pressure to be “good.” 
 Just bring curiosity – we’ll supply the rest. \nAges 7 – 13
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LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/everything-can-be-art-with-vee-gunn-sep
 tember/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il
X-SOURCE-NAME:Gorton Center
X-SOURCE-URL:https://gortoncenter.org
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SUMMARY:Teen Craft Cafe • Actividad de Manualidades para Adolescentes
DTSTART:20260917T220000Z
DTEND:20260918T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260915T055739Z
UID:30299-1789664400-1789671600@highwoodlibrary.org
CATEGORIES:arts,family
DESCRIPTION:Join the Young Adult (YA) team in the Makerspace. \nWe get cre
 ative with hands-on art activities this August! \nPerfect for young artist
 s and makers of all skill levels! \nNo prior art experience needed\; just 
 bring your creativity and get ready to have fun with bold colors and big i
 deas! \n\nSeptember 5th: Recycled Puzzle Craft\nSeptember 12th: Mini Room 
 Dioramas\nSeptember 17th: Peruvian Inspired Friendship Bracelets\n\n• 
 • • \n¡Acompañe al equipo de Adolescentes en el Makerspace! \nEste A
 gosto\, vamos a ponernos creativos con actividades artísticas prácticas.
  \nPerfecto para adolescentes artistas y creadores de todos los niveles. 
 ¡No necesita experiencia previa en arte! \nSolo traiga su creatividad y p
 repárese para divertirse con colores llamativos y grandes ideas. \n\n5 de
  septiembre: Manualidades con rompecabezas reciclados\n12 de septiembre: M
 ini Habitaciones en 3D\n17 de septiembre: Pulseras de la Amistad de Inspir
 ación Peruana
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LOCATION:Highwood Library & Community Center\, 102 Highwood Avenue\, Highw
 ood\, IL\, 60040\, United States
URL:https://highwoodlibrary.org/events/teen-craft-cafe-actividad-de-manual
 idades-para-adolescentes-41/2026-09-17?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=
 ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il
X-SOURCE-NAME:Highwood Library
X-SOURCE-URL:https://highwoodlibrary.org
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SUMMARY:Mindful Thursday • Jueves de Bienestar para Niños
DTSTART:20260917T230000Z
DTEND:20260918T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260915T055739Z
UID:30205-1789668000-1789671600@highwoodlibrary.org
CATEGORIES:family,wellness
DESCRIPTION:This program gives children a space to learn how to give their
  bodies and minds a conscious break. It is part of our commitment to suppo
 rting mental health and wellness\, starting at a young age! \n\nSeptember 
 3rd – Calm Play – 6:00 PM\nSeptember 10th – Zentangles – 6:00 PM\n
 September 17th – Calm Play – 6:00 PM\nSeptember 24th – Papel Picado 
 – 6:00 PM\n\n• • • \nEste programa está diseñado para ofrecer a 
 nuestros niños un espacio para aprender a cuidar su cuerpo y su mente de 
 una manera consciente. Es parte de nuestro compromiso con el bienestar y l
 a salud mental\, ¡comenzando desde una edad temprana! \n\n3 de septiembre
  – Espacio de Juego Calmado – 6:00 PM\n10 de septiembre – Arte Zenta
 ngle – 6:00 PM\n17 de septiembre – Espacio de Juego Calmado – 6:00 P
 M\n24 de septiembre – Papel Picado – 6:00 PM
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LOCATION:Highwood Library & Community Center\, 102 Highwood Avenue\, Highw
 ood\, IL\, 60040\, United States
URL:https://highwoodlibrary.org/events/mindful-thursday-jueves-de-bienesta
 r-para-ninos-14/2026-09-17?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_camp
 aign=chicago-il
X-SOURCE-NAME:Highwood Library
X-SOURCE-URL:https://highwoodlibrary.org
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