At about 4 p.m. Saturday, President Barack Obama and his family left their house, walking north on Greenwood Avenue. Malia Obama, the president’s elder daughter, had Bo on a leash.

Also in the expedition were the president’s wife Michelle, younger daughter Sasha, mother-in-law Marian Robinson, brother-in-law Craig Robinson and Craig’s wife Kelly, pushing a stroller.

The president wore sandals, blue jeans and an untucked blue short-sleeve shirt as he walked at the front of the group. The walk was Bo’s first chance to get a good look at his family’s Chicago neighborhood.

The family took part in a backyard barbecue at the Nesbitts and stayed until about 10:40 p.m., when they returned to their own home. White House and pool reporters were kept at the roadside all evening, with nothing released about the private event.

Earlier Saturday, Obama played basketball at the University of Chicago Lab School. He emerged from the school’s gym just before 11 a.m., more than two hours after entering. There was no word on who played with him.

Also earlier, Michelle Obama was spotted in the backyard of her home wearing yellow rubber gloves. The first family hasn’t spent any extended time at the Kenwood home in nearly a year and a half.

White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said Friday night that the Obamas would enjoy spending time at home.

“I think he’s going to want to see some friends that he has — some he’s seen and some he hasn’t seen,” Gibbs said. “I think the family is going to have a get-together and have some friends over for dinner and just sort of be in the old neighborhood for a couple of days. …”

In his only announced public appearance, the president will pay his Memorial Day respects at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, about 50 miles southwest of Chicago.

Earlier Saturday, deputy press secretary Bill Burton knocked down speculation that the sports-loving president would attend Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals at the United Center. There also was speculation the Obamas might attend the theater.

But Burton made clear that the president was rooting for the Blackhawks against the Philadelphia Flyers. The Blackhawks won Saturday night 6-5.

(Source: Chicago Breaking News)