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Second Saturdays for Families

hotdogspellingSaturdays, June 9, July 14 and August 11

Performances begin at 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. and are forty minutes in length.

Discover Chicago with the Radio Disney Road Crew on the second Saturday of each month. Explore the Great Chicago Fire, the city’s landmarks, and Blues music through fun, creative activities that engage the whole family. While you’re here, tour the Museum using a special kid’s activity guide, and make-and-take a craft.

Cost: Free with museum admission. Kids 12 and under receive free admission.

Guests can enjoy the following activities that make learning Chicago history fun!

Learn to dance like a real Chicagoan

Dance to “Celebration” with Chicago-style moves such as shooting hoops like Derrick Rose or tossing a pizza.

Learn about the Great Chicago Fire while relay racing

Learn why people fighting the fire had to form a "Bucket Brigade." Join in a relay race to form your very own brigade and to put out an imaginary fire.

Create a One-of-a-Kind Blues Song

Chicago is home to Blues music. Grown-ups and kids can take part in creating an original song. Participants will debut the song complete with fedoras and sunglasses. The liveliest performance wins a prize!

Chicago Word Scramble

Test your spelling skills! Each participant will receive a letter and they’ll work with their team to unscramble their letters to form a word famously associated with Chicago.

Guess the Landmark

Discover Chicago’s greatest landmarks! Photos of famous attractions will be distributed to the audience. With mom and dad’s help, little ones can raise their photos if it matches the description.

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