Opens July 1: Hamill Family Wild Encounters Brookfield Zoo 8400 W. 31st St., Brookfield Get up close and personal with animals such as parakeets, wallabies, goats, red pandas, llamas, alpacas and reindeer at this new Brookfield Zoo exhibit. July 1-5: Eyes to the Skies Festival 1825 Short St., Lisle Look to the skies as hot […]
May May 25: “Chicago Styled: Fashioning the Magnificent Mile” Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago Fashionistas, spend your long weekend getting an inside look at what made the Mag Mile one of the most recognized and fashionable streets in the world. The exhibit closes Aug. 16. May 26: PTC Classic Car Show Patty […]
Enjoy your time off with a trip to Barrington for their art festival, now in its sixth year, or stay closer to home with fireworks and a music festival in Chicago. You can even ride your bike along Lake Shore Drive. Plus, Chicago Botanic Garden’s outdoor butterfly garden will open for the season. And stay tuned […]
Enjoy the fresh air, sunshine and ocean breeze during a healthful getaway to Santa Monica. Outdoor recreation in this beachside city is a must and complemented by relaxation and nutritious food. Countless cafes peddle raw food and cold-pressed juices and yoga culture is out in full force. The local dry cleaners offers a special on […]
Bookworms, start your weekend early with the Evanston Literary Festival, which kicked off this Monday, or stop by The Book Stall and visit with SitStayRead’s canine reading buddies. You can also enjoy an entire weekend full of chocolate-inspired goodies at the Long Grove Chocolate Festival. Then, walk all that chocolate off as you explore private […]
Mother’s Day weekend starts on a fashionable note at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s Fashion 2015 and ends with an Evanston house walk that has been around for 40 years. In between, you can enjoy a beer festival on the grass at Soldier Field, stop by the opening of Chicago Botanic Garden’s […]
We’re in a traffic jam. This is not your typical Friday afternoon slowdown on the Kennedy, though—this is traffic Wyoming-style. A herd of bison has taken over our two-lane road through Yellowstone. Wildlife has the right-of-way here, so we’re going nowhere. Looking to escape suburbia and head into the wilderness on your next vacation? Follow […]
Hello, May! This is a big month for Chicago, the host city for both the James Beard Awards (Monday, May 4) and the 2015 NFL Draft (this weekend!). If you don’t have tickets for the actual draft, catch all the action, as well as concerts, autograph signings and other activities, at the free fan festival in […]
Attention TV and movie fans: Cast members of some of today’s most popular programs are coming to Chicago this weekend, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to ask your burning questions. Plus, a New York Times best-selling author and comedian is making her way to the North Shore this weekend, and bookworms will also love […]
A recent survey by BetterDoctor had Chicago low on its list of most physically active cities in America. Not surprisingly, cities in California and Colorado have us beat—sub-zero winter temps aren’t exactly conducive to getting out and exercising. Instead of whining about our temperamental weather, kick it up a notch with a vacation that emphasizes […]
