Evanston’s Adeline’s Room (602 Davis St., Evanston, 847-849-2312), a baby shop that also served as a support hub for new parents, is closing its doors. All items are 40 percent off while supplies last.

The Expect Greatness Britax Tour visits Galt Baby (Old Orchard Mall, Skokie, 847-329-7712) on Sunday, May 20th from noon to 4 p.m. with product demos of Britax and BOB strollers and Britax car seats.  All Britax strollers and car seats are discounted during the event.

Britax marathon car seat

There’s still time to participate in the Book for a Book event at Color Wheel Studio (2016 W. Concord Pl., Chicago, 773-661-1743). Drop off gently used books that your kids have outgrown by Friday, May 18th. Then stop by on Saturday, May 19^th from noon to 5 p.m. and pick out new (to you) reading material. If you bring one book, you take one book – bring 10, take 10. Just give your name at the store.

Hotel liquidation store Fort Pitt Hotel Furniture (4920 S. Central Ave., Chicago, 708-546-0450) is holding a huge sale on liquidated hotel art, which can be used for kid’s rooms or purchased for the frames—let the kids paint over the beachscapes. On sale while supplies last.

Krista K Maternity + Baby (3530 N. Southport Ave., Chicago, 773-248-4477) has upped its discount to 30 percent off all purchases until the store closes in June.

Friends of Prentice and The 900 Shops have joined forces for a Mother’s Day weekend event that is the perfect mix of causey and fun. On  Saturday, May 12^th from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., The 900 Shops (900 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, 312-915-3916) hosts a full day of events including free mini manicures and massages at Mario Tricoci, a free mini cupcake at Williams-Sonoma; free makeovers and facials by Clarins at Bloomingdale’s, and 20 percent off purchases at most mall stores, including Preggers and Galt Toys + Galt Baby. Tickets are $20 in advance and $30 at the door and all ticket proceeds benefit Friends of Prentice. All day parking is $10.

Color Wheel Studio (2016 W. Concord Pl., Chicago, 773-661-1743) is hosting a pretty cool event called “Book for a Book.” Between now and Friday, May 18^th, stop by the studio to drop off gently used books that your kids have outgrown. Then return on Saturday, May 19^th from noon to 5 p.m. and pick out new (to you) reading material. If you bring one book, you take one book—if you bring 10, you take 10, and so on.

Both locations of Madison and Friends (43 E. Oak St., Chicago, 312-642-6403; 2040 W. Roscoe St., Chicago, 773-697-7971) host a gumball promotion through Saturday, May 11^th. Stop in and buy a gumball to see if you save 30, 40, 50, or 60 percent off your purchase.

Brilliant Sky Toys & Books (Yorktown Center Mall, Lombard, 630-495-3424) is offering 25 percent off Kidorable rain gear.

Julia Franzosa Photography is offering mini photography sessions as a fundraiser for Kids Fight Cancer. Sessions run 20 to 25 minutes on Friday, May 18th and Saturday, May 19th for babies, kids, maternity, or small families of up to four members. The cost for the session is $75 and will be donated to the organization. The price includes the session, 15 proofs, two 5 x 7 prints, and 50 percent off any additional prints. Spots are limited, so email info@julia-franzosa.com or call 773-342-1280 to book a space.

In celebration of Mother;s Day, Randoons (962 1/2 Green Bay Rd., Winnetka, 847-784-1890) offers 15 percent off all jewelry through Sunday, May 12^th.

Notice: Accessories for Living (202 S. Cook St., Barrington, 224-655-2085), a local chain owned by a mom and two daughters, opens in Barrington, the third area location (others are in Lake Geneva and Evanston). Although primarily a women’s clothing and accessory store, the shop carries Dwell Studio baby bedding and cute baby gifts. The grand opening celebration runs Thursday, May 10^th through Saturday, May 12^th—stop in to receive free gifts with purchase and enter to win a shopping spree.

This one is a bit of a cheat as it’s not really a sale, but I can’t resist a good cause. CircEsteem, the non-profit that uses circus arts to build self-esteem in kids, holds its Spring Circus this weekend. More than 100 kids aged 7 to 18 from throughout the area perform juggling, clowning, trampoline, trapeze, tight wire, and other circus acts. Shows run at Alternatives, Inc. (4730 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, 312-731-4242) on Friday, May 11^th at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 12^th at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., Saturday, May 19^th at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., and Sunday, May 20^th at 2 p.m. Tickets range $8 to $35.

Erin Gallagher’s Gem Bar (1013 W.   Webster St., Chicago, 312-492-7458), Lincoln Park’s custom jewelry outpost, is giving away $1,000 in jewelry to the winner of the “My Mom’s a Gem” contest—just explain in 100 words or less why your mom is a gem. (Or leave this notice out in view of your kids to get in on the action yourself.) The first, second, and third place winners receive $500, $300, and $200 in gift cards to use to design a custom piece for their mom’s Mother’s Day gift. Post entries to the Facebook page at facebook.com/eringallagherjewelry or email them to moms@gembar.com. All entrants receive a coupon code for 25 percent off a Gem bar purchase. Deadline is Friday, May 11^th at noon.

My Favorite Toy Store (123 N. York  St.,Elmhurst, 630-279-0011; 5137 Main St.,Downers Grove, 630-493-1400) hosts Free Play Saturdays at both locations every Saturday between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. with a rotating selection of games, crafts, toys and demos. The fun moves out to the sidewalk (stilts, pogo sticks, bubbles) when the weather cooperates.

My Sister Kate (48 S. Washington St., Hinsdale. 630-986-5866) offers silhouette portraits May 3^rd through 5^th. Call artist Terry Bramble directly to book an appointment at 419-602-1261. Time slots are 30 minutes (energetic kids need only sit for four minutes) and cost $30.

Maternity shop Kickin’ (2142 W.  Roscoe St., Chicago, 773-281-6577; 2120 N. Halsted St., Chicago, 773-525-2120) hosts a guys only shopping night at both locations on Thursday, May 10^th from6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Have a beer, and chose a Mother’s Day gift from you and baby.

Snag luxe designer kiddie duds from Odile (710 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 312-255-0800), which holds its first annual Spring Flea Market on Saturday, April 28^th from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, April 29^thfrom 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with up to 75 percent off European childrenswear from Baroni, La Stupenderia, and Le Nouveau Ne. Please bring new art supplies as a donation for the Association House of Chicago’s educational programs for children.

La Stupenderia dress, now $69 from $230 at Odile

A dozen stores along Roscoe Street between Damen Avenue and Oakley Street host the 5^th annual It’s in the Bag shopping night on Thursday, April 26^th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Here’s how it works—with your first purchase, receive a goodie bag filled with gifts from participating stores. At each additional boutique, with any purchase you’ll receive more goodie bag items and mystery envelopes with gift certificates from Roscoe Village restaurants, salons, and pilates studios.

The Will County Mothers of Twins Club consignment sale runs Saturday, April 28^th from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Doors close at 11 and reopen at 11:30 a.m. for half price sale on pink tag items) at the Romeoville Recreation Center (900 W. Romeo Rd., Romeoville). Admission is $1 and purchases are cash only. Bring a laundry basket to hold purchases; no strollers or wagons permitted

The children’s department at The Book Stall (811 Elm St., Winnetka, 847-446-8880) celebrates National Poetry Month on Saturday, April 28^th at 3 p.m. using prompts and readings suggested by poet Shel Silverstein in his collection, Every Thing On It. The workshop is for kids aged 9 to 12. Free, but space is limited. Call to reserve a spot.

Madison and Friends (43 E. Oak St., Chicago, 312-642-6403; 2040 W. Roscoe St., Chicago, 773-697-7971) and The Denim Lounge (43 E. Oak St., Chicago, 312-642-6403; 2039 W. Roscoe St., Chicago, 773-935-2820) has marked down select new spring merchandise by 30 to 50 percent at all stores.

Take 15 percent off new summer arrivals at Boden for a limited time.

E-Street Denim (1876 1^st St., Highland Park, 847-433-8338) is walking for Autism Days on Sunday, April 29^th. Donate $40 to the walk for a 20 percent discount off any new purchase.

The Lincoln Park location of Kickin’ (2120 N. Halsted St., Chicago, 773-525-2120) hosts a Spring Fashion Show on Thursday, May 3rd from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. A combination of maternity, nursing, and non-maternity summer clothing will be shown, and a shopping discount will be offered to all attendees. Appetizers start at Topic Coffee Lounge (2122 N. Halsted St.) next door. Call to reserve a spot; the price is $15.