Celebrate the release of the new “Beauty and the Beast” movie at a special storytime, 11 a.m. April 1 at Barnes and Noble, 297 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. Families will hear stories about that couple, including “Beauty and the Beast Big Golden Book (Disney Beauty and the Beast)” that retells the animated movie, there will be a sing-along of songs from the movie’s soundtrack and other activities. Attendees will receive a mini poster and bookmark.
For details, call (630) 684-0586 or go to www.barnesandnoble.comhttp://www.barnesandnoble.com.
Frogs, friends, fun at TWS
Friendships are made, not bought. That’s one lesson of Missoula Children’s Theatre’s original musical, “The Frog Prince” by Michael McGill with additional music by Rebecca McGill. The Children’s Theatre of Western Springs is presenting the enchanting show, 7:30 p.m. March 31 and April 1 at 4384 Hampton Ave., Western Springs.
“It’s a partnership with Missoula,” said Children’s Theatre Director Lindsey Branson. “They bring in two teaching artists and we bring in a couple of teaching artists and we do a show in a week together.”
Branson noted that the Children’s Theatre of Western Springs chose “The Frog Prince” because, “Anything classic is always fun and I also think the message of looking past what we see on the outside is always good for kids to learn.”
At press time, 25 children in kindergarten through eighth grade had registered for the weeklong workshop but reservations were still coming in.
Tickets are $12 for adults; $6 for children.
For details, call (708) 246-3380 or go to www.theatreofwesternsprings.com/ctws.
Hook, line and sinker
Introduce your youngsters to what could become a hobby for them at Trout Fishing for Kids, 8 a.m.-noon March 25 at Wood Dale Grove in Wood Dale. Bait will be provided at this free drop-in event for ages 15 and under with an adult.
For details, call (630) 933-7248 or go to www.dupageforest.com.
Signs of spring
They will be all over Hinsdale Public Library, 20 E. Maple St., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 27. Everyone is invited to search the library looking for items that indicate spring has arrived. Anyone who finds all of them will receive a prize at this drop-in event.
For details, call (630) 986-1976 or go to www.hinsdalelibrary.info.
Oh, oh, someone’s being bugged!
It’s all in fun, though, at the Bug Bonanza, March 25 and 26 at DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washington St., Naperville. Kids will create coffee filter insects, play dough bugs and wings. There will also be a grasshopper long jump, spider web weaving, meet and greet with insects and more.
For details, call (630) 637-8000 or go to dupagechildrens.org
