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The weather may still be cold and snowy but the days are getting longer by the minute. We suggest you burn some of that extra daylight with these awesome Weekend Planner activities: The Orpheum Animal Clinic Exhibit; the Second Annual Pack the Hall Fighting Illini Women’s Basketball Game; and the Cakes on Walnut Story Hour.
What: Story Hour at Cakes on Walnut
When and Where: Saturday, Feb. 20 from 3-4 p.m. at Cakes on Walnut, downtown Champaign
How Much: Free
Appropriate for: Toddlers and Preschoolers
Why You Should Go: Kids get a great story (and a free kids’ milk with the purchase of a cupcake) and parents get a chance to relax with some free wifi and great coffee.
What: The Orpheum Animal Clinic Exhibit
When and Where: Saturday Feb. 20 from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at the Orpheum Children’s Science Museum
How Much: Admission is $3 for children, $4 for adults
Appropriate For: All ages
Why You Should Go: The exhibit is sponsored by Companion Animal Resource and Education, which educates children about keeping animals healthy and happy, foster compassion and respect toward all living creatures, and introduce children to the wonders of veterinary medicine. Children are encouraged to bring a stuffed animal for a check up.
What: Fighting Illini Women’s Basketball Second Annual Pack the Hall Game
When and Where: Sunday, Feb. 21, at 4 p.m. at Assembly Hall — doors open at 3 p.m.
How Much: Free
Appropriate For: All ages
Why You Should Go: This is the final home game for seniors, and the first 500 fans in the “Orange Section” get $5 Illini Apple gift card. One lucky audience member will win a flat-screen TV.
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And don’t forget “The Aristocats Kids!” put on by the Champaign Park District Youth Theater at Class Act. Showtimes are 7 pm tonight, and 2 pm & 7 pm Saturday; $5 admission. I took my daughters last night and they LOVED it–great fun for all ages!