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Garfield Park Conservatory - 9:00 AM
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Cosley Zoo - 9:00 AM
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Chicago Children's Museum - 10:00 AM
Chicago Children's Museum - 10:00 AM
Winter Flower Show: Merry & Bright at Garfield Park Conservatory
Garfield Park Conservatory - 9:00 AM
Garfield Park Conservatory - 9:00 AM
Cosley Zoo Festival of Lights and Christmas Tree Sales
Cosley Zoo - 9:00 AM
Cosley Zoo - 9:00 AM
Sensory-Friendly Time at Build-A-Bear Workshop
Build a Bear Workshops Chicago area locations - 10:00 AM
Build a Bear Workshops Chicago area locations - 10:00 AM
Winter Flower Show: Merry & Bright at Garfield Park Conservatory
Garfield Park Conservatory - 9:00 AM
Garfield Park Conservatory - 9:00 AM
Cosley Zoo Festival of Lights and Christmas Tree Sales
Cosley Zoo - 9:00 AM
Cosley Zoo - 9:00 AM
Free Days at the DuSable Museum of African American History
The DuSable Museum of African American Art - 10:00 AM
The DuSable Museum of African American Art - 10:00 AM
Winter Flower Show: Merry & Bright at Garfield Park Conservatory
Garfield Park Conservatory - 9:00 AM
Garfield Park Conservatory - 9:00 AM
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Miss Nelson is Missing
Sat Jan 17, 2026 - Sat Feb 28, 2026
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Repeating every week — Saturdays through February 28, 2026.
Also on January 25, 2026.
Also on January 25, 2026.
2:00pm ET
Age: All ages
Price: $30
Location:
Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
Based on the popular children’s book by Harry Allard and James Marshall, the story follows Miss Nelson’s unruly class as they confront their worst nightmare, substitute teacher Viola Swamp! Join these rambunctious students as they discover some valuable lessons on their search for their favorite teacher Miss Nelson.
Saturdays at 2 p.m.
Sensory Inclusive Performance - Sunday, January 25 at 2 pm
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