If you can’t wait for Halloween, you don’t have to wait any longer! Between two Spooktacular events in Glenview and Northbrook and a new event at Chicago Botanic Garden, the Halloween fun begins now. Plus, enjoy a fall festival at The Morton Arboretum and a shopping event in Evanston. Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns Oct. 20-23 […]
If you don’t have time for a full two-week vacation, you can still take some time to unwind and reconnect with your spouse, family or friends. A long weekend getaway is the ideal solution — and we’ve got eight resorts that we think are perfect for quick trips. Most of them have excellent on-site spas […]
Local author Trish Cook’s fifth novel for young adults, “Outward Blonde,” will be published Oct. 18. The novel tells the story of a privileged Manhattan socialite teen who parties a little too hard and, as an intervention, is plucked from her cushy city apartment and shipped off to a wilderness camp in Utah. We don’t […]
This weekend, Chicago museums will be offering discounts while more than 200 buildings in the city and suburbs will be open for exploring. Plus, “Romeo & Juliet” opens at The Joffrey Ballet, a fall family fest debuts in Rosemont, and a local foundation hosts a fundraising concert. Chicago Museum Week Begins Oct. 13 Chicago Take advantage […]
Between the Chicago Marathon and the Cubs, this is a big weekend in Chicago. Find even more events (three festivals, a cabaret for a good cause and a presidential debate watch party) in our weekly 5 Things to Do. The Great Highwood Pumpkin Fest Oct. 7-9 Highwood If you love pumpkins, there’s no better place […]
More than just surfing, shave ice, pineapples and leis, Hawaii is an archipelago of endless possibilities. Here’s our guide to determining which island is best for you and getting the most out of your next trip to the Aloha State. For Maui tips, look here. Oahu Honolulu is the easiest city in Hawaii to get […]
This weekend features two 21+ events and two family-friendly festivals. Plus, you can meet a U.S. soccer star in Winnetka. River to Rooftop Sept. 30 Chicago Say goodbye to rooftop season with one more outdoor party. Start at City Winery at the Riverwalk, where there will be a New Orleans-style second line marching band, before […]
Leaf Peeper Paradise Overnight Package at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa Fans of fall rejoice. This autumn adventure takes the season to a whole new level. Experience the changing colors at your own leisure as you roam 1,300 acres of autumn beauty at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. This package includes […]
Unlike traditional and tight hotel rooms, The Cove of Lake Geneva offers spacious studio, one- and two-bedroom suites with kitchens and patios — room to stretch out yet stay together! Perfect for family vacations, girlfriend getaways and corporate outings, The Cove is ideally situated just steps from Lake Geneva’s charming downtown, beach, Riviera Pier, restaurants, […]
Sleek and edgy with a twist of Wisco tradition, the 146-room Ridge Hotel debuted its multi-million-dollar redesign this past spring to rave reviews. Parked along the beautiful shores of Lake Como, The Ridge features two new dining options — the smart and sumptuous Crafted Americana restaurant and the bean + vine coffee and wine bar […]
