(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — It’s the perfect weekend to enjoy the great outdoors and celebrate Earth Day. Here’s a roundup of activities around the Chicago region:
—Lace up your sneakers and head to the Brookfield Zoo Sunday morning for its Earth Day Run which takes participants through the twists and turns of the zoo and its wildlife during pre-park hours.
—Head to the suburbs Saturday afternoon for an Earth Day Kite Fly at Prairie Point Park in Oswego. Bring your own kite to fly or just kick back and watch professionals show off stunts using giant kites.
—The Chicago Latino Film Festival kicks off its 38th year this weekend, showcasing cinema from Latin America, Spain, Portugal and the U.S. The hybrid format features virtual screenings plus in-person and drive-in showings.
—It’s your last chance to see Broadway's hit musical comedy, “The Prom,” during its limited run at the Cadillac Palace Theatre. Cast members include Bolingbrook native Jordan De Leon and Roosevelt University graduate Megan Grosso.
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—Show off your love for the Golden Girls at Golden-Con. The first-ever fan convention celebrates the beloved '80s sitcom at Navy Pier with a costume parade, trivia nights and plenty of cheesecake.
—There’s fun for the whole family this weekend at the Lake County Fairgrounds. Considered the largest circus on Earth, Garden Brothers Nuclear Circus offers a spectacle that includes a human cannonball, the wheel of death and performing pups!
—And celebrate 10 seasons of innovative storytelling Sunday afternoon at Ballet 5:8 in Orland Park. 10 Fold Ballet brings back several audience favorites for its 10-year anniversary, including music from Vivaldi and Rachmaninoff.
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