Chicago Children’s Theatre invites kids and families to a free Spring Pop-Up Event, Saturday, April 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Break out of your winter cocoons and bring the kids to:

• Hear Chicago author and entrepreneur Vanessa Rodriguez (Babydolls Boutique) read from her new children’s book “Chicago Loves Me” (11:30 a.m. and noon).

• Bug out with fun activities and a presentation from The Butterfly Company, “the best online source for butterflies and insects in the USA.”

• Get crafty with arts activities inspired by The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, a live stage adaptation of four all-time favorite children’s books by Eric Carle, playing April 15-June 4 at Chicago Children’s Theatre.

Find more information and register at chicagochildrenstheatre.org/event/spring-pop-up-event.

Photo Caption (Left to Right): Meet “Chicago Loves Me” author Vanessa Rodriguez and bug out with The Butterfly Company at Chicago Children’s Theatre’s Free Spring Pop-Up Event on April 1.

Photo Credit: Chicago Children’s Theatre