Calendar of Events

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Welcome to Families in the Loop’s Community Calendar, where it’s now super easy to share, view, and experience all of Chicago's amazing parent- and family-centric happenings. Browse through to find hip and exciting events just for parents or for the whole family. Got an activity you’d like to share? Fab! Add it by clicking on the submission form below. It’s all here and all for you, courtesy of the hottest hub for Chicago parents, Families in the Loop!

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June 12, 2012

Crafternoons @ Building Blocks

 

Crafternoons!

Mondays @ Building Blocks Lakeview: 3306 N Lincoln Ave

Tuesdays @ Building Blocks Wicker Park: 2130 W Division St

FREE craft activities from 3-5pm

Recommended for kids ages 3-10

Follow us on Facebook or Twitter for event updates.

Schedule:

June 11(LV), June 12 (WP): Dedicated To Dad

June 18(LV), June 19(WP): Summer Solstice Flowers and Chains

June 25(LV), June 26(WP): Fuzzy Bead Critters

July 2(LV), July 3 (WP): Red White and Bluesday Patriotic Spinners

July 9(LV), July 10(WP): Sock Puppet Party

July 16(LV), July 17(WP): Drift Car Detailing

July 23(LV), July 24(WP): Bracelets and Beads

July 30(LV), July 31(WP): Owl Trinket Boxes

August 6(LV), August 7(WP): Color-In Temporary Tattoos

August 13(LV), August 14(WP): Chicago Air Show Paper Planes

August 20(LV), August 21(WP): Whipple “Pastry” Workshop

August 28(LV), August 29(WP): My Summer Vacation: A Pop Up Book

Alternate options available each week for children of different skills.

All participants must be accompanied by an adult.

Start: June 12, 2012 3:00 pm
End: June 12, 2012 5:00 pm
Venue: Building Blocks Wicker Park
Address:
2130 W Division St, Chicago

June 19, 2012

Crafternoons @ Building Blocks

 

Crafternoons!

Mondays @ Building Blocks Lakeview: 3306 N Lincoln Ave

Tuesdays @ Building Blocks Wicker Park: 2130 W Division St

FREE craft activities from 3-5pm

Recommended for kids ages 3-10

Follow us on Facebook or Twitter for event updates.

Schedule:

June 11(LV), June 12 (WP): Dedicated To Dad

June 18(LV), June 19(WP): Summer Solstice Flowers and Chains

June 25(LV), June 26(WP): Fuzzy Bead Critters

July 2(LV), July 3 (WP): Red White and Bluesday Patriotic Spinners

July 9(LV), July 10(WP): Sock Puppet Party

July 16(LV), July 17(WP): Drift Car Detailing

July 23(LV), July 24(WP): Bracelets and Beads

July 30(LV), July 31(WP): Owl Trinket Boxes

August 6(LV), August 7(WP): Color-In Temporary Tattoos

August 13(LV), August 14(WP): Chicago Air Show Paper Planes

August 20(LV), August 21(WP): Whipple “Pastry” Workshop

August 28(LV), August 29(WP): My Summer Vacation: A Pop Up Book

Alternate options available each week for children of different skills.

All participants must be accompanied by an adult.

Start: June 19, 2012 3:00 pm
End: June 19, 2012 5:00 pm
Venue: Building Blocks Wicker Park
Address:
2130 W Division St, Chicago

June 26, 2012

Crafternoons @ Building Blocks

 

Crafternoons!

Mondays @ Building Blocks Lakeview: 3306 N Lincoln Ave

Tuesdays @ Building Blocks Wicker Park: 2130 W Division St

FREE craft activities from 3-5pm

Recommended for kids ages 3-10

Follow us on Facebook or Twitter for event updates.

Schedule:

June 11(LV), June 12 (WP): Dedicated To Dad

June 18(LV), June 19(WP): Summer Solstice Flowers and Chains

June 25(LV), June 26(WP): Fuzzy Bead Critters

July 2(LV), July 3 (WP): Red White and Bluesday Patriotic Spinners

July 9(LV), July 10(WP): Sock Puppet Party

July 16(LV), July 17(WP): Drift Car Detailing

July 23(LV), July 24(WP): Bracelets and Beads

July 30(LV), July 31(WP): Owl Trinket Boxes

August 6(LV), August 7(WP): Color-In Temporary Tattoos

August 13(LV), August 14(WP): Chicago Air Show Paper Planes

August 20(LV), August 21(WP): Whipple “Pastry” Workshop

August 28(LV), August 29(WP): My Summer Vacation: A Pop Up Book

Alternate options available each week for children of different skills.

All participants must be accompanied by an adult.

Start: June 26, 2012 3:00 pm
End: June 26, 2012 5:00 pm
Venue: Building Blocks Wicker Park
Address:
2130 W Division St, Chicago

July 3, 2012

Crafternoons @ Building Blocks

 

Crafternoons!

Mondays @ Building Blocks Lakeview: 3306 N Lincoln Ave

Tuesdays @ Building Blocks Wicker Park: 2130 W Division St

FREE craft activities from 3-5pm

Recommended for kids ages 3-10

Follow us on Facebook or Twitter for event updates.

Schedule:

June 11(LV), June 12 (WP): Dedicated To Dad

June 18(LV), June 19(WP): Summer Solstice Flowers and Chains

June 25(LV), June 26(WP): Fuzzy Bead Critters

July 2(LV), July 3 (WP): Red White and Bluesday Patriotic Spinners

July 9(LV), July 10(WP): Sock Puppet Party

July 16(LV), July 17(WP): Drift Car Detailing

July 23(LV), July 24(WP): Bracelets and Beads

July 30(LV), July 31(WP): Owl Trinket Boxes

August 6(LV), August 7(WP): Color-In Temporary Tattoos

August 13(LV), August 14(WP): Chicago Air Show Paper Planes

August 20(LV), August 21(WP): Whipple “Pastry” Workshop

August 28(LV), August 29(WP): My Summer Vacation: A Pop Up Book

Alternate options available each week for children of different skills.

All participants must be accompanied by an adult.

Start: July 3, 2012 3:00 pm
End: July 3, 2012 5:00 pm
Venue: Building Blocks Wicker Park
Address:
2130 W Division St, Chicago

July 10, 2012

Crafternoons @ Building Blocks

 

Crafternoons!

Mondays @ Building Blocks Lakeview: 3306 N Lincoln Ave

Tuesdays @ Building Blocks Wicker Park: 2130 W Division St

FREE craft activities from 3-5pm

Recommended for kids ages 3-10

Follow us on Facebook or Twitter for event updates.

Schedule:

June 11(LV), June 12 (WP): Dedicated To Dad

June 18(LV), June 19(WP): Summer Solstice Flowers and Chains

June 25(LV), June 26(WP): Fuzzy Bead Critters

July 2(LV), July 3 (WP): Red White and Bluesday Patriotic Spinners

July 9(LV), July 10(WP): Sock Puppet Party

July 16(LV), July 17(WP): Drift Car Detailing

July 23(LV), July 24(WP): Bracelets and Beads

July 30(LV), July 31(WP): Owl Trinket Boxes

August 6(LV), August 7(WP): Color-In Temporary Tattoos

August 13(LV), August 14(WP): Chicago Air Show Paper Planes

August 20(LV), August 21(WP): Whipple “Pastry” Workshop

August 28(LV), August 29(WP): My Summer Vacation: A Pop Up Book

Alternate options available each week for children of different skills.

All participants must be accompanied by an adult.

Start: July 10, 2012 3:00 pm
End: July 10, 2012 5:00 pm
Venue: Building Blocks Wicker Park
Address:
2130 W Division St, Chicago

July 17, 2012

Crafternoons @ Building Blocks

 

Crafternoons!

Mondays @ Building Blocks Lakeview: 3306 N Lincoln Ave

Tuesdays @ Building Blocks Wicker Park: 2130 W Division St

FREE craft activities from 3-5pm

Recommended for kids ages 3-10

Follow us on Facebook or Twitter for event updates.

Schedule:

June 11(LV), June 12 (WP): Dedicated To Dad

June 18(LV), June 19(WP): Summer Solstice Flowers and Chains

June 25(LV), June 26(WP): Fuzzy Bead Critters

July 2(LV), July 3 (WP): Red White and Bluesday Patriotic Spinners

July 9(LV), July 10(WP): Sock Puppet Party

July 16(LV), July 17(WP): Drift Car Detailing

July 23(LV), July 24(WP): Bracelets and Beads

July 30(LV), July 31(WP): Owl Trinket Boxes

August 6(LV), August 7(WP): Color-In Temporary Tattoos

August 13(LV), August 14(WP): Chicago Air Show Paper Planes

August 20(LV), August 21(WP): Whipple “Pastry” Workshop

August 28(LV), August 29(WP): My Summer Vacation: A Pop Up Book

Alternate options available each week for children of different skills.

All participants must be accompanied by an adult.

Start: July 17, 2012 3:00 pm
End: July 17, 2012 5:00 pm
Venue: Building Blocks Wicker Park
Address:
2130 W Division St, Chicago

July 24, 2012

Crafternoons @ Building Blocks

 

Crafternoons!

Mondays @ Building Blocks Lakeview: 3306 N Lincoln Ave

Tuesdays @ Building Blocks Wicker Park: 2130 W Division St

FREE craft activities from 3-5pm

Recommended for kids ages 3-10

Follow us on Facebook or Twitter for event updates.

Schedule:

June 11(LV), June 12 (WP): Dedicated To Dad

June 18(LV), June 19(WP): Summer Solstice Flowers and Chains

June 25(LV), June 26(WP): Fuzzy Bead Critters

July 2(LV), July 3 (WP): Red White and Bluesday Patriotic Spinners

July 9(LV), July 10(WP): Sock Puppet Party

July 16(LV), July 17(WP): Drift Car Detailing

July 23(LV), July 24(WP): Bracelets and Beads

July 30(LV), July 31(WP): Owl Trinket Boxes

August 6(LV), August 7(WP): Color-In Temporary Tattoos

August 13(LV), August 14(WP): Chicago Air Show Paper Planes

August 20(LV), August 21(WP): Whipple “Pastry” Workshop

August 28(LV), August 29(WP): My Summer Vacation: A Pop Up Book

Alternate options available each week for children of different skills.

All participants must be accompanied by an adult.

Start: July 24, 2012 3:00 pm
End: July 24, 2012 5:00 pm
Venue: Building Blocks Wicker Park
Address:
2130 W Division St, Chicago

July 31, 2012

Crafternoons @ Building Blocks

 

Crafternoons!

Mondays @ Building Blocks Lakeview: 3306 N Lincoln Ave

Tuesdays @ Building Blocks Wicker Park: 2130 W Division St

FREE craft activities from 3-5pm

Recommended for kids ages 3-10

Follow us on Facebook or Twitter for event updates.

Schedule:

June 11(LV), June 12 (WP): Dedicated To Dad

June 18(LV), June 19(WP): Summer Solstice Flowers and Chains

June 25(LV), June 26(WP): Fuzzy Bead Critters

July 2(LV), July 3 (WP): Red White and Bluesday Patriotic Spinners

July 9(LV), July 10(WP): Sock Puppet Party

July 16(LV), July 17(WP): Drift Car Detailing

July 23(LV), July 24(WP): Bracelets and Beads

July 30(LV), July 31(WP): Owl Trinket Boxes

August 6(LV), August 7(WP): Color-In Temporary Tattoos

August 13(LV), August 14(WP): Chicago Air Show Paper Planes

August 20(LV), August 21(WP): Whipple “Pastry” Workshop

August 28(LV), August 29(WP): My Summer Vacation: A Pop Up Book

Alternate options available each week for children of different skills.

All participants must be accompanied by an adult.

Start: July 31, 2012 3:00 pm
End: July 31, 2012 5:00 pm
Venue: Building Blocks Wicker Park
Address:
2130 W Division St, Chicago

August 7, 2012

Crafternoons @ Building Blocks

 

Crafternoons!

Mondays @ Building Blocks Lakeview: 3306 N Lincoln Ave

Tuesdays @ Building Blocks Wicker Park: 2130 W Division St

FREE craft activities from 3-5pm

Recommended for kids ages 3-10

Follow us on Facebook or Twitter for event updates.

Schedule:

June 11(LV), June 12 (WP): Dedicated To Dad

June 18(LV), June 19(WP): Summer Solstice Flowers and Chains

June 25(LV), June 26(WP): Fuzzy Bead Critters

July 2(LV), July 3 (WP): Red White and Bluesday Patriotic Spinners

July 9(LV), July 10(WP): Sock Puppet Party

July 16(LV), July 17(WP): Drift Car Detailing

July 23(LV), July 24(WP): Bracelets and Beads

July 30(LV), July 31(WP): Owl Trinket Boxes

August 6(LV), August 7(WP): Color-In Temporary Tattoos

August 13(LV), August 14(WP): Chicago Air Show Paper Planes

August 20(LV), August 21(WP): Whipple “Pastry” Workshop

August 28(LV), August 29(WP): My Summer Vacation: A Pop Up Book

Alternate options available each week for children of different skills.

All participants must be accompanied by an adult.

Start: August 7, 2012 3:00 pm
End: August 7, 2012 5:00 pm
Venue: Building Blocks Wicker Park
Address:
2130 W Division St, Chicago

August 14, 2012

Crafternoons @ Building Blocks

 

Crafternoons!

Mondays @ Building Blocks Lakeview: 3306 N Lincoln Ave

Tuesdays @ Building Blocks Wicker Park: 2130 W Division St

FREE craft activities from 3-5pm

Recommended for kids ages 3-10

Follow us on Facebook or Twitter for event updates.

Schedule:

June 11(LV), June 12 (WP): Dedicated To Dad

June 18(LV), June 19(WP): Summer Solstice Flowers and Chains

June 25(LV), June 26(WP): Fuzzy Bead Critters

July 2(LV), July 3 (WP): Red White and Bluesday Patriotic Spinners

July 9(LV), July 10(WP): Sock Puppet Party

July 16(LV), July 17(WP): Drift Car Detailing

July 23(LV), July 24(WP): Bracelets and Beads

July 30(LV), July 31(WP): Owl Trinket Boxes

August 6(LV), August 7(WP): Color-In Temporary Tattoos

August 13(LV), August 14(WP): Chicago Air Show Paper Planes

August 20(LV), August 21(WP): Whipple “Pastry” Workshop

August 28(LV), August 29(WP): My Summer Vacation: A Pop Up Book

Alternate options available each week for children of different skills.

All participants must be accompanied by an adult.

Start: August 14, 2012 3:00 pm
End: August 14, 2012 5:00 pm
Venue: Building Blocks Wicker Park
Address:
2130 W Division St, Chicago

August 21, 2012

Crafternoons @ Building Blocks

 

Crafternoons!

Mondays @ Building Blocks Lakeview: 3306 N Lincoln Ave

Tuesdays @ Building Blocks Wicker Park: 2130 W Division St

FREE craft activities from 3-5pm

Recommended for kids ages 3-10

Follow us on Facebook or Twitter for event updates.

Schedule:

June 11(LV), June 12 (WP): Dedicated To Dad

June 18(LV), June 19(WP): Summer Solstice Flowers and Chains

June 25(LV), June 26(WP): Fuzzy Bead Critters

July 2(LV), July 3 (WP): Red White and Bluesday Patriotic Spinners

July 9(LV), July 10(WP): Sock Puppet Party

July 16(LV), July 17(WP): Drift Car Detailing

July 23(LV), July 24(WP): Bracelets and Beads

July 30(LV), July 31(WP): Owl Trinket Boxes

August 6(LV), August 7(WP): Color-In Temporary Tattoos

August 13(LV), August 14(WP): Chicago Air Show Paper Planes

August 20(LV), August 21(WP): Whipple “Pastry” Workshop

August 28(LV), August 29(WP): My Summer Vacation: A Pop Up Book

Alternate options available each week for children of different skills.

All participants must be accompanied by an adult.

Start: August 21, 2012 3:00 pm
End: August 21, 2012 5:00 pm
Venue: Building Blocks Wicker Park
Address:
2130 W Division St, Chicago

August 28, 2012

Crafternoons @ Building Blocks

 

Crafternoons!

Mondays @ Building Blocks Lakeview: 3306 N Lincoln Ave

Tuesdays @ Building Blocks Wicker Park: 2130 W Division St

FREE craft activities from 3-5pm

Recommended for kids ages 3-10

Follow us on Facebook or Twitter for event updates.

Schedule:

June 11(LV), June 12 (WP): Dedicated To Dad

June 18(LV), June 19(WP): Summer Solstice Flowers and Chains

June 25(LV), June 26(WP): Fuzzy Bead Critters

July 2(LV), July 3 (WP): Red White and Bluesday Patriotic Spinners

July 9(LV), July 10(WP): Sock Puppet Party

July 16(LV), July 17(WP): Drift Car Detailing

July 23(LV), July 24(WP): Bracelets and Beads

July 30(LV), July 31(WP): Owl Trinket Boxes

August 6(LV), August 7(WP): Color-In Temporary Tattoos

August 13(LV), August 14(WP): Chicago Air Show Paper Planes

August 20(LV), August 21(WP): Whipple “Pastry” Workshop

August 28(LV), August 29(WP): My Summer Vacation: A Pop Up Book

Alternate options available each week for children of different skills.

All participants must be accompanied by an adult.

Start: August 28, 2012 3:00 pm
End: August 28, 2012 5:00 pm
Venue: Building Blocks Wicker Park
Address:
2130 W Division St, Chicago
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