When you think of visiting a Disney theme park, you likely equate it with family vacations. But, what if you could experience the “happiest place on earth” in a whole new way? Each year, Walt Disney World and Disneyland host multiple marathons and half marathons where runners set out through one of the parks for […]
The demands of work, school and extracurricular activities make it difficult to find time for the whole family to connect and have some fun together. One simple way to log quality time with your clan is a good old-fashioned family game night—a great way to unwind, share some laughs and make memories with the kids. […]
An inconvenient truth about birthday parties is that they seem to come around every year…for your kids and for all of their friends. Given that reality, how do you make your kid’s bash stand out amidst all the typical bowling/pizza/movie/goodie bag boredom? Create a new level of awesomeness with one of these out-of-the-ordinary birthday party ideas that […]
I’ve been known to sleep around. Of course, I get very little sleep. Petting spiders and snakes, examining formaldehyde cats, rats and bats and camping out next to Nickel the Turtle keeps me up most the night. If you’ve ever stayed overnight with the little ones at one of our great Chicago museums, you know […]
Can’t wait to get away and enjoy some sun and sand? Take your vacation to the next level this year with three destinations perfect for the adventurous family or even those sticking to a budget.
Looking for something to do this October? Check out these fun Halloween attractions: Oct 13-17,20-24, 27-31 Eleventh Hour Haunted House Berthold’s Pumpkin Farm 434 East Devon Avenue Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 $19.75 Admission Oct 14-17, 21-24, 27-31 The Fear @ Navy Pier Navy Pier 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL 60611 $20 Admission Every weekend […]
Don’t have time to run your pooch over to the groomer? Certified dog groomer Susan Gottlieb will come to you with her new mobile dog grooming business, Cleanhound Grooming. This grooming station on wheels includes hydro-massage baths, shampoo and conditioning treatments, blowouts, pedicures and de-shed treatments—and she tops it off with a cute bow or […]
Want to show your kids the world?
Saddle up for some “wild” fun at Donley’s Wild West Town.
Holiday activities in Chicago and beyond? Yeah, we’ve got ‘em. There’s no shortage of great stuff to do, places to go and people to see this season. From family outings, to date nights and friendly get-togethers, we’ve got plenty of ideas to keep your holidays entertaining. The Theater Circuit Hellcab Profiles Theatre, Chicago Through January […]
