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15 Unique Holiday Events in Chicagoland to Make the Season Extra Special
Does scrolling through all of the holiday activities make you feel overwhelmed? We have narrowed down all of the amazing local holiday events and activities to create a list just…
Get in the Holiday Spirit with Immersive Nutcracker Chicago
Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago’s welcomes back their larger than life display of the classic holiday ballet, The Nutcracker. Running now through January 7, 2024, guests are invited to experience The Nutcracker…
The Countdown is On: “Noon Year’s Eve” and Other Local NYE Events for Kids Sell Out Quick!
The countdown is on for 2024! Celebrate at these kids’ New Year’s festivities with bubbles, music, bounce houses, and countless other ways to enjoy some family-friendly fun to close out…
75 Places to Go Sledding: From Tot-Friendly Hills to Ultimate Sledding Thrills
It’s no surprise that snow is coming our way, so why not have a little fun in it? Sledding brings out the kid in all of us, and is the…
Ice Skating Near Me: Indoor Public Skate, Free Outdoor Skating Rinks, and Special Refrigerated Ice Rinks
Lace up your skates and give these local ice rinks a twirl! Ice skating is a wonderful winter activity for families, and it definitely leaves everyone tired and happy. Plus,…
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New! Christmas at Cantigny Brings Lights, Extravagant Decor, Ice Skating, and Cocoa Cabanas
Cantigny Park created a new holiday experience this year called “Christmas at Cantigny”. Their gardens are so meticulously designed and maintained, so the bar was set high… and their new…
New Metra Holiday Trains Are Chugging Through Chicagoland: Here’s How to Catch a Ride
Decked out in red and green lights both inside and out, new Metra holiday trains are spreading holiday cheer to passengers and passerby alike. They’re a new addition for 2023…
Wonderverse Chicago is coming to Oakbrook Center
Sony Pictures Entertainment’s first immersive entertainment destination, Wonderverse, is coming to Oak Brook this December 2023! Wonderverse will allow guests to enter imaginative worlds from popular films, television series, and…
Things to Do with Kids in La Grange: Map, Places to Play, Playgrounds, and Events
With its vibrant downtown and plenty of annual community events, there’s no shortage of things to do with kids in La Grange. This city is not to be confused with…
Giveaway and Discount Code for The Art Deco Nutcracker
It was visually arresting and thoroughly entertaining. Third Coast Review In the most original reimaginations, The Art Deco Nutcracker 2023 shines using the exuberance of the 1920’s to tell the classic…
Local Hanukkah Events to Celebrate the Festival of Lights in 2023
Hanukkah (or Chanukah), a Jewish festival also known as the Festival of Lights, starts at sundown December 7 and ends on the night of December 15 in 2023. We’ve found…
New Mini Golf Experience and an Inside Look at The Morton Arboretum
The Morton Arboretum is teeing up a new summertime attraction in 2024, Wonder Woods Mini Golf. The nine-hole pop-up course will be open May 24 through Sept. 2, with interactive,…