-
Submit your event for our calendar via our event submission form.
Find school open house and tour dates in our School & Daycare Directory.
Events
Events happening today
-
2
PM
Oct 06, 2024 02:00 PM 05:00 PM
For the first time ever, your family can enjoy free admission to the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum and a special musical performance from Bubbles Academy by attending NPN's annual Preschool & Elementary School Fair!
Held every fall, NPN’s Annual Preschool & Elementary School Fair has been the No. 1 resource for school-searching parents for over 20 years! This year, families have an opportunity to talk with representatives from nearly 60 schools, both public and private, as well as daycares and enrichment providers. Plus your family will enjoy:
🪴 Free entry to the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum and all exhibits!
🎵 A special children's musical performance from Bubbles Academy teaching artists
✏️ Two 30-minute parent breakout sessions about preK and elementary school search (stay tuned for more information!)
🎁 Raffle prizes and giveaways for registered attendees
🧁 Refreshments
➤ List of participating schools
SCHEDULE
9:00 AM
➤ Exclusive access to Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum for museum members and registered NPN school fair attendees
➤ Breakout Session I begins: Navigating CPS Preschool Options, presented by Dr. Camille Franklin, Network 4 Family Engagement Coordinator, from CPS Office of Early Childhood Education In this 30-minute session, parents will learn about preschool options in Chicago Public Schools and how to navigate the CPS preschool application and admissions process.
➤ Visit with school representatives in the exhibit hall
10:30 AM
➤ Enjoy a musical performance with Bubbles Academy on the patio off the South Gallery
➤ Visit with school representatives in the exhibit hall
11:30 AM
➤ Breakout Session II begins: Understanding CPS Elementary School Options, presented by Grace Lee Sawin of Chicago School GPS. In this 30-minute session, parents will learn about elementary school options in Chicago Public Schools and how to navigate the CPS elementary school application and admissions process.
➤ Visit with school representatives in the exhibit hall
12:00 PM
➤ Fair ends, continue to enjoy the museum
MUST-KNOW INFO
When: Sunday, October 6, 2024 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL 60614
Parking: For directions and parking information, visit this link
Who: FREE for NPN members ($15 donation recommended); $15 non-members and comes with an NPN membership. For new members only. Does not apply to membership renewals.
➤Registration is required for entry, walk-in registrations welcome.
➤By registering for this event, you agree that NPN may share your name and email address with our sponsors.
➤Questions? Email amy@npnparents.org.
Schools and businesses: Interested in exhibiting or advertising opportunities? Find out more HERE.
Thank you to our Sponsors
Community Calendar
95 users have RSVPed, including
-
