Explore Outer Space at Westfield Chicago Ridge November 4, 2011

Join Westfield Chicago Ridge for “Outer space” – for the month of November the Westfield Family program will feature outer space-themed Westfield Family Fun Days, kid and family-friendly activities focusing on stars and space.

On November 4, kids will be read to from “I Want to Be an Astronaut” by Byron Barton” and “Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me” by Eric Carle, design their own papier-mâché telescopes to take home, and enjoy a healthy snack.

November 18 will feature story time with “A Is for Astronaut: Exploring Space from A to Z” by Traci N. Todd and Sara Gillingham; “Roaring Rockets (Amazing Machines)” by Tony Mitton and Ant Parker; and “On the Moon” by Anna Milbourne, Laura Fearn and Benji Davies. Kids will decorate outer space foam glasses, put together a rocket flinger flyer, and enjoy a healthy snack.

Official Website: http://www.westfield.com/chicagoridge