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Visiting the Chicago Children's Theatre with your family is a beautiful way to experience classic fairy tales, and children's stories brought to life on stage. The theatre is committed to enhancing the community through diverse and meaningful theatrical and educational programs that engage and inspire children and adults alike. Their goal is to become the leading professional theatre company in Chicago, producing spectacular productions and programs that promote inclusivity and accessibility while motivating young people and families to lead adventurous, courageous, and curious lives. If you're in the vicinity, be sure to attend their shows, such as A Year with Frog and Toad and If All the World Were Paper.

Celeste is an exceptional twist on the traditional American drinking establishment, consisting of four unique levels that architecture, art movements, social clubs, and the blurring of boundaries between art and life inspire. The fine dining and imaginative cocktails perfectly complement the thoughtfully designed space. What sets Celeste apart is that a talented ensemble cast collaborates to create an unparalleled experience. The vintage glow of the building, which was initially a glass factory, adds a nice touch. There are four levels, each with a unique ambiance - Cocktail Bar, Deco Supper Club, Disco, and Garden. The Whiskey Bar on the first floor is perfect for a casual evening with friends. In contrast, the Deco Supper Club on the second floor provides a glamorous throwback to Chicago's architectural history. The third-floor Disco promises to be fun, and the fourth-floor Garden offers a beautiful escape with its retractable glass rooftop and Victorian furniture.

If you want to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven is a perfect place to visit. Here, you can get up close and personal with over 40 exotic, free-flying butterflies and several stunning bird species from the Southern Hemisphere. The greenhouse, which spans 2,700 square feet, features serene pools of water, flowers, tropical trees, and over 1,000 butterflies, giving you the feeling of being in summer all year round. If you're interested in witnessing the life cycle of a butterfly from caterpillar to chrysalis to the very first flight, you should take advantage of the First Flight Butterfly Release. Moreover, they offer weekly Butterfly Haven Yoga sessions if you want to spend more time in the Butterfly Haven.

The Wells Street Art Festival is an annual event on the second weekend of June. It is located in Old Town's popular Wells Street corridor and attracts around 50,000 visitors yearly. The festival showcases talented artists from across the continent specializing in traditional painting, sculpture, artisan woodworking, metalsmithing, jewel crafts, digital arts, and more. Additionally, there is a dedicated performance stage where local musicians, performance artists, and cover/tribute bands entertain the crowd throughout the weekend. Moreover, at the corner of Wells Street and Evergreen Street is a children's play area where kids can participate in arts and crafts, watch a performance, or have fun. The festival also has over 20 food and drink vendors who sell a variety of tasty treats. Visitors can try something from all the excellent Old Town restaurants participating.