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Christine Badowski is a life-long resident of the Chicagoland area with great knowledge of the area. A journalist since high school, she has editorial and production credits in Internet, print, television and radio, including positions with “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” CNN-Chicago, Chicago Tribune and Metromix.com. Chris has a knack for finding unique entertainment opportunities. As a mom and involved school parent, she knows those options are better when they are family-friendly, low-cost and/or free. The best part about her finding all these things is that she loves to share them with others so they can enjoy themselves in this great city. Email Chris.

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Keep in the swim at Chicago Park District Pools

The Chicago Park District has 26 indoor pools and 51 outdoor pools in the city. While families can go and cool off at any outdoor pool through Labor...
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See how lumber becomes Cooperstown ready

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Show the kids how a big-leaguer's bat is made at this tour in Northwest Indiana. Just 50 miles east of Chicago is Hoosier Bat Company, where baseball...
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Throw for cash at the Cornhole Classic

Kids and parents can head to Soldier Field on July 18 for the 3rd Annual Cornhole Classic Tournament and Festival and compete for $4,000 in cash and...
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Get up close and personal with The Friendly Confines

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Wrigley Field is one of the oldest and most historic ballparks in Major League Baseball. In an age when famed parks such as Yankee Stadium and...
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Two-wheeled party time during Bicycle Day

Pedal Party in the Park on Saturday, July 11, is a cycling center for both hardcore bicycling enthusiasts and everyday riders. People who enjoy riding...
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Dig it at the dunes

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore includes 15 miles of the southern shoreline of Lake Michigan and 15,000 acres of beach, woods, marshes, and prairie...
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Tasty bicycling event with dad

Looking for a unique way to spend Father's Day morning? Kids and their fathers (and moms, too) can join in the 5th Annual Free Father's Day Bike Ride...
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They're head over wheels at Dew Tour's Nike 6.0 BMX Open

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Got a tween or teen? You could become the coolest parent ever if you take them to the Dew Tour's Nike 6.0 BMX Open in Grant Park. All the tricks your...
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Rain or shine, it's game on at BASH

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These days, when Chicago's weather seems more like Seattle weather, it's tough to get baseball practice in.On Chicago's North Side, BASH Sports...
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