On behalf of all of us at UChicagoGRAD, we wish newcomers a very warm welcome, and welcome back to those returning. I found Chicago to be a wonderful place to raise kids, and Hyde Park to be a particularly special neighborhood; we hope you will share that experience. With a late start date for UChicago classes, October is when things really get going here. There are so many free and cheap kid activities to explore. For an excellent overview, check out this article in the Hyde Park Herald. And maybe consider getting a subscription—it’s one of the oldest community newspapers in the U.S., and a great way to stay in the know on all the local happenings.
Laura MacGregor
UChicagoGRAD Parenting Community Coordinator
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Featured Activity Theme: Spiders
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Read: The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle or Aaarrgghh! Spider!, by Lydia Monks
Create: Craft stick spider-web. Glue 3 popsicle sticks in a circle. Once dry, wind yarn to form a web. Add a spider ring to complete the illusion, then hang it in a window.
Explore: Visit the “Art and Science of Arachnids” exhibit at the Peggy Notebart Center in Lincoln Park.
Watch: A compilation of Halloween tales featuring Lucas—a very un-scary spider!
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Parenting Community Updates
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Unless otherwise noted, all of our events are free and open to all UChicago-affiliated families. Share with your friends!
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Tuesdays, October 14–December 19, 11:00–11:45 a.m., Campus Bookstore (970 E 58th St, 2nd Floor)
Stories, songs, fingerplays and snacks for all ages!
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"Crafternoons"
Fridays, October 10–December 12, 3:30–4:30 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ (970 E 58th St, 3rd Floor)
Features a simple craft for little children, a more complicated one for big kids and grown-ups, as well as a coloring corner, toys for pre-crafters, and drinks and snacks for all. A nice way to end the week! Note a special location for our Oct. 31st crafts, below!
Special Edition of Crafternoons
Friday, October 31, 3:30–4:30 p.m., Crown School Entry Hall, 60th & Ellis
Come in costume to trick-or-treat in the lobby, then take a break from candy to make spooky, healthy snack creations! Thanks to our friends at Crown for hosting us.
Family Mixer
Saturday, October 18, 3:00–5:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ
Join us tomorrow to connect with fellow families at this free monthly gathering; enjoy some spooky crafts and seasonal snacks. Save-the-dates: our next gatherings are November 22 and December 13.
Parent Write-In .
Saturday, November 8, 10am-5pm (2 sessions), UChicagoGRAD HQ and Grad Lounge
Student and postdoc parents can utilize this twice-quarterly free service: we watch your children as you do academic work in an adjoining space. Children must be at least 9 months old. Registration opens October 25.
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Ideas from your Neighbors
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Shared by Hyde Parkers and UChicago families via various community listservs
EVENTS ON CAMPUS:
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Smart Museum Family Day
Saturday, October 18, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Smart Museum of Art, 56th & Greenwood Ave
Explore the new Theater Gates exhibition and create handmade instruments from everyday materials, with a special musical performance from 11am-12pm. Children will transform tools, toys, boxes, bits & more into objects that hum, drum, clang and chime! This event is also part of Open House Chicago, so they expect a larger than standard attendance, so registration is encouraged. Walk-ins welcome as space allows. Free.
ISAC Haunted Museum
Saturday, October 25, 4:00–7:00 p.m., ISAC, 58th & University Ave
The Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures once again hosts their annual Haunted Museum, which they say is “bigger and spookier than ever”! Starting at $5.
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Annual Halloween Concert
Saturday, October 25, 7:00 & 9:00 p.m., Reynold’s Club Mandel Hall, 57th & University Ave
Another Hyde Park Halloween tradition is the family-friendly University Symphony Orchestra concert. This year the theme is Masks, Masques, and Masquerades: Masks for merriment, mischief; to hide the truth or fight for justice—uncover them all through the music of Khachaturian, Leoncavallo, Rossini, and Strauss, and in musical portraits of superheroes from radio, TV, and the big screen. Featuring costumes, storytelling, special effects, and creative choreography by dancers from the Hyde Park School of Dance. Come in costume—and wear your own special mask! Free admission. (Suggested donation of $5 or $10 the door)
Logan Center Family Saturday
Saturday, November 1, 2:00–4:00 p.m., Logan Center for the Arts, 60th & Drexel
Celebrating Girl Power, and including a Lyric Opera in the Neighborhoods performance from Katie the Strong Free, and all are welcome. If you are able, a $10 family donation is appreciated.
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ONGOING EVENTS:
HPNC Nature Club
There are still a couple chances to enjoy Nature Club at Hyde Park Neighborhood Club; Fridays 10:00–11:30 am through November 7 in the HPNC Garden spaces (around 55th & Kenwood) No class on Oct. 31.
And join them for several Halloween events: Pumpkins in the Park on Sunday, Oct 26, 1:00–4:00 p.m. or the Tot Lot Halloweenie party on Friday, October 31, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
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Apple Picking
Get your city kids into the country to visit an apple or pumpkin farm this fall! All are within an hour of Chicago, and have activities like tractor rides, petting zoos, corn mazes and even corn-filled sandboxes!
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Newsletter ideas and contributions are welcome!
lmacgregor@uchicago.edu
Laura MacGregor
UChicagoGRAD Parenting Community Coordinator
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