Kick off December with annual holiday events like Joffrey Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” and Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo. Plus, don’t miss concerts by Northbrook Symphony and Old Town School of Folk Music, and tour the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio. “The Nutcracker” Begins Dec. 1 Chicago The holiday season in Chicago isn’t complete without Joffrey Ballet’s […]
A ski slope in your own backyard? Total pipe dream. A mountain within driving distance? Start packing up the car — each of these five wintry wonderlands is within three short hours of Chicago. Wilmot Mountain Wilmot, Wisconsin (Drive time from Chicago: 90 minutes) Wilmot has been a destination for family skiing, snowboarding, and […]
Before you dig in to those Thanksgiving leftovers this weekend, keep the holiday fun going with annual events at The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago Botanic Garden, and Lincoln Park Zoo. Plus, shop local on Saturday and enjoy a dance party (complete with indoor snow) with your kiddos. 26th Annual Wreathing of the Lions Nov. 24 […]
Updated Dec. 4, 2017 On Nov. 11, The People’s Music School (TPMS), whose mission “is to deliver access to the benefits of high-quality, tuition-free music education,” hosted its third Music Hack. This music hackathon brings together teams to compete in a tech challenge to “make music more accessible and relevant to all.” This year, students […]
This weekend marks the beginning of annual holiday favorites like Illumination at The Morton Arboretum and “A Christmas Carol” at Goodman Theatre. Plus, don’t miss the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, a brand new production from Cirque du Soleil, and a new exhibit at the American Writers Museum. “Crystal by Cirque du Soleil” Nov. 16-19 Hoffman […]
Life, as all parents know and feel, moves fast. Too fast. How many mothers and fathers have exclaimed, “They grow up so quickly!”? Yes, it’s cliché but true: The days are long but the years are short. One way to really make the most of the free time we have with our family is to […]
This weekend, Chicago History Museum will open a brand new exhibit about race and racism as Auditorium Theatre celebrates 50 years with a celebration of dance. Plus, cheer on the Bears at a chili cook-off, sip wines from around the world, and go green with the entire family. America Recycles Day Celebration Nov. 11 Glenview This family […]
Annual Summer Go Guides By Anna Carlson Each spring, our longtime Digital Editor Anna Carlson spends countless hours researching and compiling a comprehensive list of the incredible events that fill our Chicago summers, from ball fields to city parks, museums to street fairs. Starting with the kickoff Memorial Day weekend through the Labor Day denouement, […]
Road trips — like all travel with kids — can be both joyous and maddening. On one such trip, I’ll admit that I began answering the age-old “Are we there yet?” question with “Yes” no matter where we actually were. I told my kids “Yep, we’re smack-dab in the middle of bustling Nashville,” as we traveled down a […]
’Tis the season to be jolly, spread holiday cheer — and, of course, join loved ones for theater classics like “A Christmas Carol” and “It’s a Wonderful Life.” But while the perennial favorites are indeed returning to local stages, the wise men and women of Chicago’s theatrical community have other gifts in store, too. So, […]
