Who didn’t grow up reading the famous Eric Carle books? Experience the beloved Eric Carle illustrations in a whole new way! Get the whole family together for Chicago Children’s Theatre’s newest black-light puppet show “A Brown Bear, A Moon, and A Caterpillar: Treasured Stories by Eric Carle.” Watch as “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” comes to life alongside his friend Brown Bear and more. 
Your amazing afternoon adventure doesn’t end when the curtain closes! You’re invited to a special post-show VIP Kick-off party, complete with tasty treats provided by On the Go Chicago, face painting with K Grace Childcare, coloring pages, giveaways and more. Bum Bul Bee Photography will be snapping event photos and taking a FREE party portraits of families as well!
Special discounted admission for NPN and On the Go Chicago families- 20% off all tickets with code NPN. Redeem by calling 773.871.3000 or visiting ChicagoChildrensTheatre.org. PLEASE REQUEST TICKETS FOR THE SAT. MAY 5th, 3PM SHOW. THIS IS THE ONLY PERFORMANCE WHERE NPN WILL BE HOSTING THE VIP KICK-OFF PARTY!
Additional event details: Please plan on arriving 15-30 minutes prior to showtime to pick up tickets at will call and to find your seat. Show is at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theater at 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. Theatre is reserved seating. Street parking and discounted parking available in the Children’s Memorial Hospital parking deck with validation from the theatre. Please note that filming or photography of the performance is not allowed.
| Location: | Victory Gardens Biograph Theatre | |
| Address: | 2433 N. Lincoln Ave | |
| Chicago, 60614 | ||
| Time: | 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM | |
| Who: | Members & Non-Members - Children welcome | |
| Parking: | Street & discounted parking in Children’s Memorial Hospital parking deck w/ validation from theatre |
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| Cost: | Pay through theatre | |
| RSVP: | Purchase 20% off tickets at 773.871.3000 or visiting ChicagoChildrensTheatre.org |
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| Coordinator: | Jay Annadurai | |
| Email: | melanie@npnparents.org | |
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Event Sponsors
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Chicago Childrens Theatre
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As a new theater for families in the community, Chicago Children's Theatre aspires to enrich our community through diverse and significant theatrical programming that engages and inspires the child in all of us.
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Bum Bul Bee Photo + Films
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Bum Bul Bee Photography is a full service boutique studio located in the heart of Chicago’s Old Town. At Bum Bul Bee you will find there are no forced poses, we don’t ask you to say cheese. All of our sessions are very laid back, encouraging our clients to relax & most importantly, be themselves. We pride ourselves in making every session fun, filled with lots of laughter & on good days, lots of gorgeous light. We think it shows in our photos, the place where it matters most.
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On the go Chicago
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on the go Chicago is a one-stop guide to the kid-sized version of Chicago. We research all the best events, activities, classes, shops and restaurants in and around Chicago, and then gather them into one super searchable site. As a member of on the go, you'll spend less time searching and more time actually enjoying the city with your family!
Its a big city. We make it kid-sized.
With the dog days of summer on the horizon, it’s time to start filling up your summer dance card with kid-sized fun! Let on the go Chicago help you plan a summer you and your kiddos will never forget!
Click & find:
- Restaurants with great patios where kids eat FREE
- Member exclusive discounts on things like tours of Wrigley Field, ice cream at Little Beans Café and more
- Comprehensive and searchable list of summer classes
- Beaches with stroller mats and bathrooms
- Parks with water playgrounds, sprinklers and pools
- Street festivals with dedicated kids corners and kindie concerts
- Weekly lists of FREE events
See for yourself why Parents Magazine named on the go Chicago the Best Local Site in the Nation for 2012! Click here to watch a 2-minute video of onthegoChiago.com in action.
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K Grace Childcare Inc
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Quality, Flexible, and Convenient Childcare
K Grace Childcare is a reputable babysitting service offering families quality and flexibility since 2002. Our babysitting placement services are designed to help families that have occasional needs, recurring schedule needs from 3-25 hours a week, or temporary nanny needs that could include full-time help for given weeks or months. K Grace will accommodate your family's unique schedule, whether your needs fluctuate or remain constant. The monthly service fees correspond to the number of hours you may request in a given calendar month.
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