Juliana Yeager Spring Egg-Stravaganza at Lincoln Park Zoo Hop into spring with the Spring Egg-Stravaganza at the zoo—an egg-citing Easter event perfect for kids ages 1–8! Enjoy a fun-filled day of egg hunts across six unique zones, each with different difficulty levels and even some surprise animal spectators. With timed-entry tickets, families can enjoy the event at their own…
Make It Merry: Your Chicago Holiday Weekend Cheat Sheet (December 20-22)
Juliana Yeager Little Chefs’ Holiday Donut Decorating Bring the kids to Time Our Market for a fun and festive donut decorating class! Hosted by 2d Restaurant, this hands-on workshop will teach young chefs how to decorate three unique mochi donuts: Santa’s Belly, Chocolate Reindeer, and Vanilla Snowman. Kids can get creative with a variety of…
Kickoff the Holiday Season in Chicago: Weekend Events November 15-17
Juliana Yeager Zoo Lights at Lincoln Park Zoo Celebrate a landmark year for Chicagoland’s beloved holiday tradition, where dazzling new artistic displays and interactive experiences are set to captivate visitors. ZooLights returns with over 3 million sparkling lights, including hundreds of vibrant LED installations and a range of festive seasonal activities. Guests can stroll through…
Harvest & Haunts: Chicago’s Fall Weekend Plans for October 18-20
Juliana Yeager Spooky Zoo at Lincoln Park Zoo Spooky Zoo provides a free, safe alternative to traditional trick-or-treating, complete with a variety of family-friendly entertainment. Starting at 10 a.m., kids can trick-or-treat at Chicago’s zoo while supplies last. The event also features interactive storytelling, live music on the Main Mall stage, a craft zone, and…
Weekend Adventures Await: What to Do in Chicago October 11-13
Juliana Yeager Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo Join in the fun at this annual fall festival, where you can enjoy live pumpkin carving, roast s’mores, and take festive photos among the vibrant pumpkin patches. Seasonal décor sets the perfect autumn scene, and ticketed attractions like a ferris wheel, game zone, giant slide, and inflatables…
Weekend Events in Chicago: Top Things to Do from September 6–8
Juliana Yeager Photo by frogses production on Unsplash Taste of Chicago This year, the Taste of Chicago is once again taking place in September instead of its traditional first weekend in July. The annual festival will showcase a variety of vendors and food trucks, along with live music performances. Similar to last year, a series of one-day festivals…
Making the most of your Chicago Staycation 😎
Spring break is approaching! In years past it was a no-brainer to hop on a plane and head for warmer places. Some of our family’s favorite trips have been to Naples, Florida to visit my parents. We can sit by the pool and relax while the kids are entertained for hours (and tired at the…
Socially Distant & Festive Holiday Ideas Chicago
If you are feeling down and out about 2020, there is still time to get your spirits lifted and get into holidays. Here is my top 5 list of fun things to do in and around Chicago. Grab your hand-sani and mask and get ready to get festive! Zoo Lights: Lincoln Park Zoo // There…
Winter Break Holiday To-Do List
Holiday activities in Chicago 2019