This is the weekend that holiday light shows begin! Included in our weekend guide, you’ll find information about some of the shows that require reservations. You can also check out Nicole’s amazing list of 2020 Best Christmas Lights and Holiday Light Shows. Helpful tip: earlier this week, Morton Arboretum’s Illumination: Tree Lights released more tickets! Check their website soon if…
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Incredible Christmas light displays are illuminating the night and bringing joy to Chicago’s suburbs! So pile in the car with a thermos of hot chocolate and a tin of Christmas cookies to see the beautiful displays our local families have created. From big attractions to incredible residential displays, we’ve got tons of options for your family. If you would like…
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This year more than ever, a great bucket list can help give us some inspiration to focus on the hope-filled holidays! Explore the outdoors and get cozy at home with family activities. We are also always updating our December events calendar, so check back regularly for outdoor, online, and socially distanced goings-on. Don’t miss our printable holiday bucket list at…
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It’s no secret that small businesses need our help. At these locally owned bookstores and toy stores, you will find the perfect gift for those on your holiday shopping list. The level of passion and knowledge that these shop owners have is what makes the shopping experience special! With convenient curbside pickup or delivery, these great bookstores and toy stores…
Decorating our Christmas tree as a family is one of our favorite holiday traditions. There’s something magical about watching our tree light up for the first time each year. Many local communities celebrate the start of the holiday season with a tree lighting ceremony. Some had already planned for a virtual ceremony this year, while others will be moving that…
Looking for a preschool or daycare near you for your little one? You came to the right place! Our guide is searchable, which means that you can narrow down your preschool and/or care options according to search criteria! You can even search for schools within a specified distance from your house or work. Please note that your address is not…
Due to a rise in COVID-19 cases across the state, Illinois is moving back to Tier 3 mitigation guidelines on Friday, November 20. As a mother with three small children, this has me feeling defeated. But rather than focusing on what we cannot do during this time, I’m looking to focus on the things that we CAN do. We’re hoping…
The fresh air, smell of pine, and finding that perfect tree . . . It must be Christmas time! This is one holiday tradition sure to thrive this year. As a child, driving out to the Christmas trees farm with carols playing, standing in the cold until we found the perfect tree, and then having cookies and hot chocolate while…
