Chicagoland Kids Expo returns to Schaumburg this weekend

The Chicagoland Kids Expo returns to Schaumburg this weekend to offer a family-friendly antidote to cabin fever.

Under one roof, kids can work off their wiggles at a selection of moon walks, experience the thrill of Euro-Bungy or try out their pitching arms at the Schaumburg Flyers Professional Baseball Speed Pitch.

OK, it’s a really big roof.

All the fun takes place Saturday, Feb. 20, and Sunday, Feb., at the 100,000-square-foot Renaissance Convention Center. With a wide-open space, no columns and a 30-foot ceiling, it’s just right for kids who are born to run.

For parents, the 2010 Chicagoland Kids Expo is packed with more than 100 exhibits showcasing children’s products and services. Exhibitors include schools and day-care centers, summer camps, nanny and child-care services, financial planners, clothing and toys.

Kids will get a chance to meet Arthur, the world’s most famous aardvark. The roster of sports team mascots includes the Schaumburg Flyers’ Bearon, Chicago Fire’s Sparky and Chicago Sky’s Sky Guy.

Other attractions include balloon artists, magicians, face painters and clowns.

The FireZone offers an interactive, hands-on look into the world of firefighting. Zoo to You’s petting zoo will bring some of its exotic animals, such as a 12-foot albino Burmese python or blue-tongue skink, to the Main Stage at 11 a.m. both days.

The Main Stage lineup also includes the Chicago Sky Fly Kids at noon Saturday and Radio Disney Party Patrol at 2 p.m. both days. Christian Youth Theater performs at 4 p.m. both days on the Oaklee’s Guide Stage.

All that jumping, bouncing and dancing is bound to create an appetite. A large food court offers a wide selection of lunch and dinner meals, snacks and drinks.

For a complete schedule of entertainment and appearances, visit www.chicagokidsexpo.com.

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