It’s never too early to get kids involved in taking care of our planet. As Earth Day celebrates 46 years of promoting discussion of environmental issues and ideas on April 22, you can celebrate as a family with these events around Chicago. Earth Day at Kohl Children’s Museum April 22 Nature Cat will be on […]
Reflecting on a lifetime of visits to the zoo triggers vivid recollections of colorful sights, odd smells, and emotions ranging from childish amazement to adult amusement. April 8 marks National Zoo Lovers Day, and the Lincoln Park Zoo is celebrating its residents and patrons. “I cherish the zoo for the look of wonder and excitement […]
The importance of quality early childhood learning opportunities in children’s development is certain. Patterns for lifelong learning are set, and fundamental building blocks of knowledge, such as language, basic math and socio-emotional skills, are developed. Simply put, the time from birth to three years old lays the foundation for the rest of a child’s life. […]
At long last, spring is just around the corner. The days are getting longer and even though the blooms aren’t out just yet, there’s one place in Chicago you won’t have to wait to see Mother Nature in all her glory. Lush landscapes teeming with tens of thousands of roses, tulips, hyacinths, forsythia, green plants […]
This year, Rosemont celebrates its 60th anniversary. This village has transformed from a destination for business travelers into a true entertainment district full of restaurants, shopping and activities for all ages. Activity Hub Get your live music fix in Rosemont at the Allstate Arena, ranked by Pollstar magazine as the third-best concert venue in the […]
Chicago’s art scene is happening, and not just in the West Loop, where most of the major galleries are located. Art spaces have opened up throughout the city and suburbs and are showcasing fresh, local talent. Whether you’re a collector or just someone who likes to feast your eyes, here are the galleries that should […]
Chicago’s Michigan Avenue is best known as a shopping destination. The stretch of Michigan Avenue north of the Chicago River is known as the Magnificent Mile. Indeed, great shopping can be found on this famous street – and so much more to delight tourists, suburbanites and city dwellers alike! Dylan’s Candy Bar and Ghirardelli Right […]
Summer is here, and it’s time to go biking. No one is more excited than 10-year-old Joey Hitzeman who just received a brand-new, custom-made bike. Hitzeman was born with cerebral palsy, a condition that impacts his ability to control movement, balance and posture. He gets around in a power wheelchair that he operates with his […]
Portland is one of the world’s great towns for beer, weirdness, craft food, funky neighborhoods, forest hikes and much more. It’s endlessly entertaining and intriguing, easy to walk or explore by bike and most locals will tell you the frequent rain is merely a bonus. Did I mention that Oregon wine country is less than […]
Ghosts, murderers and zombies. Oh, my! Halloween isn’t just about kids in costumes searching for candy. It’s also about scream-worthy outings for adults only. If you’re in need of a night out and want to get your spook on, start preparing now for these outings that guarantee an increased heart rate. Haunted Houses Head out to […]
