These events will help you stick to your resolution to be healthier, read more with your kids, learn to play a new instrument or simply laugh more. Cooking for Life Month January Various Chicago-born nonprofit Common Threads is encouraging families to be healthy this month by cooking at home and making better nutritional choices. The […]
Chi-Town Rising is back, but that’s not the only way to ring in 2017 around Chicago. Celebrate with these five events that are perfect for a family outing or date night. 1. Kohl Children’s Museum New Year’s Eve Bash Your kiddos don’t have to stay up until midnight to welcome 2017 in style. Kohl Children’s Museum […]
This weekend, find the perfect hostess gift, entertain out-of-town guests, or simply take a break from the hustle and bustle of the season. Happy holidays! Jove T’s Holiday Cookie Shop Dec. 22-23 Chicago If you’re looking for a last-minute gift or treats for your holiday party, visit this Holiday Cookie Shop from Cindy’s Executive Pastry Chef Jove […]
It’s the weekend before Hanukkah and Christmas, so take some time to relax (or finish up last-minute shopping) with these events around Chicago. CTA Holiday Train Celebration Dec. 16 Evanston Wherever you’re heading this weekend, take the CTA Holiday Train, which will run on the Purple Line Dec. 16-17. Enjoy free taffy apples (while supplies […]
This weekend, watch a holiday classic with the CSO, build a gingerbread house, meet Santa and more. “It’s a Wonderful Life” in Concert Dec. 9-11 Chicago If this classic movie is always on your holiday must-watch list, do something new this year with a viewing accompanied by Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Gingerbread Jubilee Dec. 10 Glenview Build a […]
Holiday fun continues this weekend at Navy Pier, Brookfield Zoo and LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago. Plus, stop by two more shopping events. Holiday Bricktacular Opens Dec. 1 Schaumburg LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago is turning into a bricktacular holiday wonderland this month. Visitors can take pictures with the life-sized LEGO Santa, build an ornament for the […]
Whether you’re looking for ways to entertain out-of-town guests or work off all that turkey (and stuffing, and mashed potatoes, and pie, and …), here are five things to do this Thanksgiving weekend. Wonderland Express Opens Nov. 25 Glencoe This seasonal favorite is back with model trains, indoor snow, mini Chicago landmarks and more. Throughout […]
In addition to Christkindlmarket, the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Goodman’s “A Christmas Carol,” here are five more can’t-miss events this weekend. Holiday Boutique Nov. 16-19 Lake Forest The Women’s Board of Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital will host their annual holiday boutique this week with more than 40 retailers, so you can check items off your holiday […]
Ready or not, it’s time for holiday shows and shopping events, but you can also visit the Museum of Science and Industry for a new exhibit, attend one of the final Chicago Humanities Festival events of the fall and tour gorgeous Evanston homes. The Grove Arts & Craft Faire Nov. 10-13 Glenview It’s the final weekend of […]
A musical about Judy Garland makes its Chicago premiere this weekend while two festivals (one all about film and one all about mac and cheese) return to the area. Plus, there will be two ways to shop art, decor, jewelry and more both in the city and the suburbs. Antiques + Modernism Show Nov. 3-6 Winnetka […]
