From enjoying the city’s best trails to having a unique encounter with our favorite penguins, here are five things you can actually do this weekend. Please take care and help our community fight COVID-19 — maintain at least 6 feet of distance, wear a mask and wash your hands properly and frequently, when going out. […]
Baseball is finally back, and we have a beautiful, but hot, weekend ahead of us. From safely visiting our zoos to mixing up a margarita at home in honor of National Tequila Day, here are five things you can do this weekend. Please take care and help our community fight COVID-19 — maintain at least […]
We’re in for another hot weekend, that is full of socially-distanced events and opportunities to help the community. Here are just a few things you can get out and do, from supporting local stores to enjoying an iconic film from the comforts of your car. We understand that after months of being cooped up most […]
This weekend, we enter Phase 4 of Illinois reopening plan. What does this mean for our weekend plans? Many of our favorite zoos, parks and businesses are reopening, with safety measures in place. So, get out and enjoy the beautiful summer weekend, but please take care, since we are far from beating COVID-19. Here are […]
From shopping at farmers markets to safely enjoying our parks again, it’s time to enjoy the outdoors this Father’s Day weekend. Here are five ways to do just that, plus ways to honor Juneteenth and support local organizations helping others. We understand that after months of being cooped up most of us are excited to […]
Maybe it’s a good thing COVID-19 canceled our glittery Pride parades and parties. Because this Pride Month shouldn’t be a celebration. The recent weeks of injustice and protest have made me ask myself: How can the LGBTQ+ community be proud if some of our own are being left behind by systemic racism? How can we […]
There are two types of Chicagoans this weekend: those who embrace the St. Patrick’s Day mayhem downtown and those who stay far, far away. Whether you bleed green or are looking for something a bit more off the beaten path, here are nine ways to enjoy all that this festive weekend has to offer. On […]
March in Chicago might be all about the St. Paddy’s Day green, but we’re taking some liberties adding some eco-conscious ways you can go “green” this month too. From sipping a sustainable cocktail to shopping at Chicago’s first zero-waste store, here are six easy (and fun) ways to go “green”—literally and figuratively—around Chicago this month. […]
Everyone is a little Irish this month, and there is no shortage of festive events to celebrate. From the dyeing of the Chicago River to events that make you think spring, enjoy all that March has to offer (sunshine and snow included!). Please check each event’s website for the latest updates on COVID-19 closures and cancellations. Events […]
Not only is March Women’s History Month, but on March 8, we celebrate International Women’s Day, a day established over a century ago to honor the achievements of women and to promote gender equality around the world. These national holidays serve as a reminder of how far we have come, but also how far we […]
