Kids Chicago - August 03, 2009

Play by Numbers

Register Now for The Green Bean Nursery

Pop Quiz: 32 tiny hands and feet + 16 sparkling eyes + 8 smiles =

How Jon and Kate made a quick buck? Wrong. (In so many ways.)

Answer: The happy tots inside The Green Bean, a soon-to-open nursery for kiddies ages 6 weeks to 4 years. Registration starts now — and to keep things intimate, they’re capping enrollment at eight children.

Babies keep busy with fair trade teethers and toys, while toddlers plant vegetables, participate in nontoxic craft projects, and even learn to compost. Tykes of all ages will enjoy fresh, organic meals and all-natural bedding within the ecofriendly space.

Get a sneak peek at the open house this weekend.

You’ll see it all adds up.

The Green Bean, 3279 West Armitage Avenue, between Spalding and Sawyer Avenues, second floor (312-953-4173 or greenbeannursery.com). Open house, Saturday, 1-5 p.m. For more information, go to thegreenbeannursery.blogspot.com.

LICK
iCream Giveaway
What: DailyCandy Kids readers score one free dessert when they buy one (of equal or greater value) from the science lab-like ice cream shop.
Why: They’ll scream for seasonal toppings like fresh black cherries and coconut.
When: Promo valid thru Thurs. Regular hours, Sun.-Thurs., 1-11 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 1 p.m.-1 a.m.
Where: 1537 N. Milwaukee Ave., at Damen Ave. (773-342-2834). To redeem, take a printed copy of this e-mail to the store.

PLAY
Binth Matching Game
What: Chicago design company’s artful memory card game is re-released on recycled paper.
Why: Chutes and Ladders can wait.
When: It’s in the cards.
Where: Greer, 1657 N. Wells St., b/t Eugenie St. & North Ave. (312-337-8000).

WADE
Holstein Pool’s Family Swim
What: Let your little minnow splash around in Bucktown’s 50-yard-long outdoor public pool.
Why: Fun stays afloat on the neighboring playground.
When: Thru Sept. 7. Family swim hours online at chicagoparkdistrict.com.
Where: Holstein Park, 2200 N. Oakley Ave., b/t Lyndale St. & Shakespeare Ave. (312-742-7554).