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Morton Arboretum - various times
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Garfield Park Conservatory - various times
Morton Arboretum - various times
Lincoln Park Conservatory - various times
Wonder Works, a Children's Museum - various times
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Knoch Knolls Nature Center - various times
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Water Tower Place - 10:00 AM
Garfield Park Conservatory - various times
Morton Arboretum - various times
Knoch Knolls Nature Center - various times
Museum of Science and Industry - 9:30 AM
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Water Tower Place - 10:00 AM
Jamo's Live - 10:00 AM
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Roswell Roots Kids & Family Celebration

February is Black History Month so celebrate the history and culture with Roswell Roots: A Festival of Black History and Culture. Enjoy a fantastic, free family day filled with performances, activities, and fun. The lobby will be lively with interactive activities and roaming entertainment, while Center Stage hosts a lineup of top children’s performers.
Schedule of Events
10 a.m. • SQUEEZE THE CLOWN
Enjoy the music, magic, and imagination of Squeeze the Clown,
performed by Tanne Award-winning Meredith Gordon. A founding member of Humorology Atlanta and a part of Clowns Without Borders USA. Squeeze the Clown brings joy and inspiration through a blend of Motown soul, circus flair, and Buster Keaton charm.
11:30 a.m. • FREEZE FRAME!
Prepare for a “cool” science show with Big Thinkers Science
Exploration’s Freeze Frame! Get hands-on with dry ice experiments, create plumes of foggy carbon dioxide, and even catch dry ice bubbles in your hands. This kid-friendly show brings science to life with engaging demonstrations that are as fun as they are educational.
1 p.m. • ANANSI AND THE COLORFUL KENTE CLOTH
Acclaimed children’s performer and author Jerry G. White brings his book to life in this engaging performance. Meet Anansi the trickster, a character beloved in folklore worldwide, as he weaves his colorful tale with music, dance, and master storytelling. Books will be available for purchase and signing after the show.