Winter events offer alternative to hibernation
When winter weather descends, we can try to ignore it and hibernate or we can embrace it and participate in events that only come around this time of year. See...
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Let it freeze, let it snow
The weather hasn't been very winterlike this month, but history shows Mother Nature likely will deliver ample opportunities for frolicking in the snow and cold outdoors in coming weeks. Get...
New Year’s for all ages
New Year's Eve isn't just party time for adults. Kids, too, are invited to ring in 2015 at these family events: Frankfort Dancing, party games, a giant inflatable, crafts and...
Children’s events fill holiday calendars in the south suburbs
Christmas is for kids. And south suburban villages, libraries and park districts have plenty of events — pajama parties, gingerbread house making, candy cane hunts, holiday movies and more —...
It’s the sounds of holiday music
Nothing beats live music for tuning into the holiday season. Choral and jazz concerts, madrigal dinners and more are coming to stages in the south suburbs this week and next....
Holiday celebrations in Lake County
Just as all the Whos in Whoville gathered around to sing in the season, Lake County families are invited to usher in the holidays with tree-lighting ceremonies. Deerfield The Downtown...
Where to see Santa in the south suburbs
Sure, the turkey has yet to be carved. But reservation deadlines are quickly approaching for some special meals and photo opportunities with the big man of the holiday season.. Frankfort...
Get in the holiday spirit with these festivities in the south suburbs
Villages are ready to brighten the holidays with tree-lighting ceremonies, house-decorating contests and other festivities. Frankfort The tree-lighting ceremony will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at Kansas and...
Get into the spirit of Thanksgiving with these events
Playing hoops or running a race could score your family a nice bird or other prizes at these upcoming events in the south suburbs. New Lenox The New Lenox Community...
Veterans Day events in the south suburbs
A gathering to decorate holiday stockings for overseas troops, a concert and dinner dance are among the ways to mark Veterans Day in the south suburbs next week. Events will...