Dogs, Bingo and Yoga: Grab & Go Kids Planner

Where/When: Thursday, Feb. 24 at 4:30 p.m. , 12330 S Forest Glen Blvd in Palos Park.

Why Go: Kids ages 5 and up are welcome to join in and play for prizes.

Pricing: Free. No registration is required.

Saturday, Feb. 26 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the

Why Go: Learn yoga moves while having fun as a family. Songs and stories will be part of the experience. 

Pricing: Free.

CHICAGO DOG SHOW

Where/When: Opens Friday at McCormick Place and runs through Sunday. Show hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

Why Go: See more than 150 breeds of dogs competing in tests of agility and obedience. Junior dog judging for children 10-18. Puppy Spectacular with puppies competing for title of Best Puppy in Show.

Pricing: Friday admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and free for children 12 and under, Saturday-Sunday admission is $18 for adults, $12 for seniors and free for children 12 and under. Visit website to print a $2 discount coupon.  

GETTYSBURG, LINCOLN & THE CIVIL WAR IN AMERICA

Where/When: Exhibit opens Thursday at McCord Gallery in Palos Park and runs through Sunday. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

Why Go: Uniforms, flags, swords, muskets, letters, slave shackles and an amputation kit are among the many items that will be on display, many from private collections. A special exhibit will feature a revolver owned by General George Custer and a letter written by Chief Joseph Red Fox, nephew of Chief Crazy Horse, who at the age of 7 witnessed the massacre at Little Big Horn. Docents will be on hand to help discuss the significance of the items.

Pricing: $12 for adults, $10 for members, free for students and children under 18.  

ELMO’S BIRTHDAY PARTY

Where/When: Borders stores in Orland Park, Matteson and Beverly from 2-3:30 p.m.

Why Go: Take children 3-6 to celebrate Sesame Street’s Elmo’s birthday party with storytelling, games and giveaways. No costume characters, sorry.

Pricing: Can’t beat free