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Other Local Events
Fun Family Activities
Chicago Children’s Theatre offers several productions that are sensory friendly and include some holiday performances. Please visit the website for more information: https://chicagochildrenstheatre.org/red-kite-project/
Pump It Up Orland Park Sensory Days
1st Monday evening of each month
Call for times and more information: 708-479-2220
Oak Brook Park District – Sandlot
Fully accessible/universal design outdoor playground
Has equipment designed to increase social play for people of all ages and abilities.
Please see the website for playground hours. Admission is free!
www.obparks.org/sandlot-universal-playground
Color Wheel Playhouse – Hanover Park
Indoor playground where children of all ranges of abilities can play together and have fun!!
Drop In playtimes, classes and special events! There are daily and membership rates available.
Please see the website for more information:
www.colorwheelplayhouse.com
We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym
533 E Dundee
Palatine, IL
This fabulous gym includes:
Suspended equipment with swings – for balance and vestibular treatment
Crash mats and crash pillows – for fun, motor planning, and strength
Zip line – for stress release and joint and body relaxation
Trampoline – for building leg and core strength
Indoor play structure – for climbing and increasing playground skills
Sensory-based toys – for improved auditory processing and fine motor skills
Fine Motor and Arts and Crafts Area – for improved hand-eye coordination
They also have a large classroom/party room that can be used for birthday parties, staff training, therapy, group classes, parent classes, field trips, support groups, educator series, custom events and fundraising.
Please visit the website for more information.
www.werockthespectrumchicagopalatine.com
Studio Movie Grill
301 Rice Lake Square
Wheaton, IL
Family-friendly movies – free for children with special needs and their siblings with purchase of adult ticket. The lights are up and the volume lowered. Children are free to move around, talk and dance in the aisle.
Time: 11:00am on select dates
Please visit the website for more information:
www.studiomoviegrill.com
Field Museum – Visit the Dinos
Chicago, IL
Select Saturdays, doors open one hour earlier. Tactile opportunities and sensory tools to explore the dinosaurs!!
Please visit the website for more information:
www.fieldmuseum.org
Everyone At Play – Kohl’s Children’s Museum
Glenview, IL
Seventeen exhibits and two acres of outdoor experiences designed for play and to encourage linguistic, cognitive, motor and social skills. Birth through 8 years old.
Please visit the website for more information:
www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org
Chicago Children’s Theatre offers several productions that are sensory friendly and include some holiday performances. Please visit the website for more information: https://chicagochildrenstheatre.org/red-kite-project/
Pump It Up Orland Park Sensory Days
1st Monday evening of each month
Call for times and more information: 708-479-2220
Oak Brook Park District – Sandlot
Fully accessible/universal design outdoor playground
Has equipment designed to increase social play for people of all ages and abilities.
Please see the website for playground hours. Admission is free!
www.obparks.org/sandlot-universal-playground
Color Wheel Playhouse – Hanover Park
Indoor playground where children of all ranges of abilities can play together and have fun!!
Drop In playtimes, classes and special events! There are daily and membership rates available.
Please see the website for more information:
www.colorwheelplayhouse.com
We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym
533 E Dundee
Palatine, IL
This fabulous gym includes:
Suspended equipment with swings – for balance and vestibular treatment
Crash mats and crash pillows – for fun, motor planning, and strength
Zip line – for stress release and joint and body relaxation
Trampoline – for building leg and core strength
Indoor play structure – for climbing and increasing playground skills
Sensory-based toys – for improved auditory processing and fine motor skills
Fine Motor and Arts and Crafts Area – for improved hand-eye coordination
They also have a large classroom/party room that can be used for birthday parties, staff training, therapy, group classes, parent classes, field trips, support groups, educator series, custom events and fundraising.
Please visit the website for more information.
www.werockthespectrumchicagopalatine.com
Studio Movie Grill
301 Rice Lake Square
Wheaton, IL
Family-friendly movies – free for children with special needs and their siblings with purchase of adult ticket. The lights are up and the volume lowered. Children are free to move around, talk and dance in the aisle.
Time: 11:00am on select dates
Please visit the website for more information:
www.studiomoviegrill.com
Field Museum – Visit the Dinos
Chicago, IL
Select Saturdays, doors open one hour earlier. Tactile opportunities and sensory tools to explore the dinosaurs!!
Please visit the website for more information:
www.fieldmuseum.org
Everyone At Play – Kohl’s Children’s Museum
Glenview, IL
Seventeen exhibits and two acres of outdoor experiences designed for play and to encourage linguistic, cognitive, motor and social skills. Birth through 8 years old.
Please visit the website for more information:
www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org
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