5 Things to Do: January 30-February 1

This weekend’s main event is a certain football game. (Maybe you’ve heard a little something about “Deflategate”?) Fortunately for you, Make It Better has you covered. Whether you’ve decided to invite friends over to watch or plan to cheer at a crowded bar, we created the perfect Super Bowl menu and picked the best restaurants […]

5 Things to Do: January 16-18

With all the snow we’ve be getting lately, you’re probably dreaming of a warm-weather getaway. Get some help planning your next trip at the Chicago Travel & Adventure Show this weekend. If you’re sticking around the North Shore, winter festivities for the entire family will continue at Kohl Children’s Museum with an evening of song and […]

5 Things to Do: January 9-11

Happy 2015! As our lives slowly return to normal after a busy holiday season, it’s looking (and feeling) a lot more like winter outside. Instead of staying cooped up inside all weekend, grab a coat (and a scarf and hat and gloves) and venture out to these events that are sure to warm you up. […]

5 Things to Do: December 19-21

This weekend, we’ll be in the mist of Hanukkah festivities or still gearing up for Christmas. Either way, enjoy some time with your family at a carnival on ice or an acrobatic holiday show. You can also take a tour of the Frank Lloyd Wright house, which will be decorated for the season, before visiting the Chicago […]

5 Things to Do: December 12-14

The number of local holiday events continues to increase as we get closer to Christmas and Hanukkah. Spend time with your family at a Chicago museum’s celebration of Swedish tradition before making your way up to Libertyville for a day of holiday fun. Then, spend time together creating your very own menorah. You can also spend […]

5 Things to Do: December 5-7

The holiday season is in full swing! Enjoy a night out with the Celtic Tenors as they perform a wide array of holiday classics. You can also spend time together with the entire family as reindeer visit Westfield Old Orchard and the Evanston History Center welcomes visitors for a holiday open house. Plus, if you […]

5 Things to Do: November 28-30

Come Friday, Thanksgiving will be over, but that doesn’t mean the holiday weekend slows down at all. You’ll still need ways to occupy your time (and work off all that turkey!), especially if you have guests in town, so share some of the best our favorite city has to offer. Visit the world’s no. 1 museum for […]

5 Things to Do: November 21-23

Take a break from your Thanksgiving preparations with these fun events. If you can believe it, it’s already time for another Christkindlmarket. Looking to shop closer to home? Don’t miss the Woman’s Club of Evanston’s Cornucopia Holiday Gift Show. You can also get in the holiday spirit with a mini road trip to see Illumination […]

5 Things to Do: November 14-16

This weekend is all about shopping. Start checking items off of your holiday gift list (or find a little something for yourself!) at a faire and a bazaar, or find something sparkly at a local jewelry studio. Or, you can leave all of that shopping for another day and enjoy a night out with Stevie […]

5 Things to Do: November 7-9

If you’re more likely to sign up for a 5K if there’s chocolate at the finish line, you’re in luck this weekend. Plus, even though Breast Cancer Awareness Month is over, there’s still a way for you to support research with a fun night out filled with wine and painting. You can also spend some […]