Wonderland Express

Chicago beckons with holiday events galore, from ice skating in Millennium Park to Navy Pier’s Winter Wonderland. But no tradition excites kids (and the young at heart) more than the miniature trains that chug through the Chicago Botanic Garden during the annual Wonderland Express event. Read More »

The McCormick Tribune Ice Rink

Chicago supplies icy fun for most of the year but it’s only the holiday time that offers festive activities to celebrate the season.  Annual rituals like ice skating at the McCormick Tribune Rink in Millennium Park and visiting the holiday-themed Thorne Miniature Rooms in the Art Institute make the season bright indeed. Read More »

Huskies at Northerly Island

It’s December and it is snowing in Chicago.  For many, this news might signal that it is time for hibernation and/or plentiful hot toddies, but for the adventurous, it means the start of Polar Adventure Days at Northerly Island.  Northerly Island is a 91-acre peninsula that used to house Miegs Field, Chicago’s third airport, but now it’s a nature preserve that hosts lots of bucolic activities. Read More »

The Christkind with her homey, Santa

Chicago is always reliable for excellent holiday scenes. Freezing temps and frost-covered streets are what the Windy City is all about. On top of this, Chi-town boasts many Christmas traditions that will add to the good cheer (if you don’t turn into an icicle first).  The most charming tradition is the annual Christkindl Market at Daley Plaza. Read More »