Who’s ready for the weekend? Kids will love meeting Fancy Nancy, playing with huskies or cheering on knights at Medieval Times, while adults will enjoy a home show at Navy Pier and an event for the new Eli’s Cheesecake cookbook.
Fancy Nancy Tea Party
Jan. 29
Evanston
Fancy Nancy is coming to Little Beans Cafe in Evanston for “tea” and snacks. There are only a few spots left, so RSVP ASAP.
Ideal Home Show Chicago
Jan. 29-31
Chicago
Thinking about updating your home? Visit the Ideal Home Show this weekend at Navy Pier to discover new products, meet and talk with experts (including HGTV’s Chip Wade and Food Network’s Jeff Mauro), shop special deals and more.
“The Eli’s Cheesecake Cookbook: Remarkable Recipes From a Chicago Legend”
Jan. 30
Winnetka
If you love Eli’s Cheesecake, meet Maureen Schulman at The Book Stall this weekend. Schulman is Eli’s daughter-in-law and co-author of “The Eli’s Cheesecake Cookbook.” (You can also spend some time this weekend making Eli’s original recipe.)
Husky Heroes
Jan. 30-31
Lisle
This weekend at The Morton Arboretum, watch husky sled-pulling and skijoring (huskies pulling a person on skis) and get up close to the sled teams. Plus, there will be information about adopting a husky.
Medieval Times’ Fill the Pantry Campaign
Through Feb. 11
Schaumburg
If you’ve been thinking about visiting Medieval Times, now is the perfect time to go. Drop off three non-perishable food items at the Schaumburg Castle and you’ll receive 45 percent off an adult ticket or 25 percent off a child ticket. Food will then be donated to the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
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