Another summer stretches out before us — 99 days ready to be filled with festivals, outdoor movies, museum visits, live music, sporting events and more. But before you head out and start enjoying everything this season has to o ffer, start planning with our Summer Go Guide. Jurassic World: The Exhibition Opens May 26 The Field […]
Spend Memorial Day weekend 2017 with the ones you love at a new Chicago Children’s Museum exhibit, an annual market, two festivals, and a dining experience that supports St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Forts Opens May 26 Chicago Your kiddos have probably built some amazing forts in your own living room, but now they can […]
Your family probably has a few summer bucket-list items to get excited about: a trip to the zoo, a pool day, a night at the baseball park. But how about some family bike rides thrown in the mix? Whether you start a new tradition of post-dinner bike rides around the neighborhood or take weekend adventures […]
At Shedd Aquarium, every visit brings you face-to-face with unbelievable, unforgettable animals from the waters of the world — 32,000 of them! The giant Pacific octopus already defies belief, with eight curling arms covered with more than 2,000 suckers that enable it to open jars or take apart puzzles. But inside this incredible invertebrate beat […]
Planning your weekend in Chicago? Shop ’til you drop at the Gilt Sample Sale, try a variety of wines while exploring businesses in Andersonville, or get active with your family at UNICEF’s Kid Power Month celebration. Or, head to the suburbs for an anniversary dinner and Chocolate Fest. Disotto Anniversary Wine Dinner May 19 Highwood The […]
Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with a movie night your kiddos will love, a garden fair and vintage market, or two foodie events in Chicago. Movie in the Park: Zootopia May 12 Winnetka Enjoy a family-friendly movie under the stars at Indian Hill Park, where there will also be an Animal Quest Animal Show around 6:45 […]
Ever think about what it would be like to cruise Lake Michigan on a private boat, music and the sunlit skyline in the background? Then reality sets in: The high costs of boat ownership — the upfront hefty price tags and the ongoing maintenance — keep most people planted on firm ground. Enter the sharing […]
This weekend, kids will love a kite festival in Chicago and Touch a Truck in Glenview. Adults won’t want to miss a new show at Apollo Theater, a concert with a Grammy Award-winning pianist, or a book event in Evanston. “Dylan Brody’s Driving Hollywood” Opens May 3 Chicago Actor, comedian and writer Dylan Brody opens […]
Lake Geneva Restaurant Week (June 2-11, 2017) will feature special menus, events and hotel deals, and Visit Lake Geneva wants you to be there to enjoy it all! Enter below to win a getaway package that includes: Two nights accommodations at The Ridge Hotel $100 gift certificate for Lake Geneva School of Cooking $50 dining certificate […]
The Chicago Sky is a professional women’s basketball team and is part of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). The WNBA is the longest running female professional sports league in the world. Founded in 2005, the Chicago Sky became the first independently owned WNBA team in the country. Principal Owner Michael Alter is a Chicago native and […]
