lizseymour
12-02-2008, 03:57 PM
Wander into Wonderfest: This Friday, Dec. 5 Navy Pier kicks off its annual Winter Wonderfest (http://www.winterwonderfest.com/). Attractions and entertainment fill more than 170,000 square feet of indoor family fun. Free admission, but a wristband purchase is required for rides and activities. New lower prices this year, plus free parking with the purchase of a family pack. Daily giveaways of the American Girl Doll of the Year and Tyco Turbo Pro Cycle Wheelie. You can also enter to win air transportation on American Airlines to Montego Bay. Family-friendly entertainment will be featured throughout the day, and there are plenty of dining options within Navy Pier.
Season of Giving: Take part in the Hancock Observatory’s Christmas Food Drive and Coloring Competition http://www.hancockobservatory.com/en/Whats_on/events.html
This Saturday, Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7, together with the Greater Chicago Food Depository, John Hancock Observatory will help our neighbors in need. Receive $1 off adult admission for every non-perishable donated (offer is limited to a $5 discount). For the young artists in your family, the Hancock Observatory is hosting a coloring competition throughout the holiday season,. Each entry (one entry per child) has a chance to win a child’s birthday party at John Hancock Observatory (a value of $800).
Reindog Parade: The holidays are going to the dogs, and it’s a sight unlike any other. The Chicago Botanic Garden’s Reindog Parade (http://www.chicagobotanic.org/dog/index.php)
Returns this Saturday, Dec. 6, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. For these three very special hours, dogs can visit the Chicago Botanic Garden. Cleverly costumed canines march the parade route - with Santa in the lead carrying a giant rawhide bone - to celebrate the holiday season and compete for prizes awarded by local celebrity judges.
Christkindlmarket: On November 22, Daley Plaza will transform itself into a little piece of Germany, known as the Christkindlmarket Chicago (http://www.christkindlmarket.com/about.html). This is the twelfth year for the free admission market, and it is estimated that more than 1 million people attend annually. At the Plaza, visitors will find that The Picasso, which towers over the plaza, will be surrounded by red and white crested huts glowing with warmth and overflowing with Nutcrackers, cuckoo-clocks, beer steins, European chocolates, toys, jewelry, clothing, holiday ornaments and more. Experience sweet and succulent aromas wafting from spiced wine and roasting nuts, plus other delicacies including: potato pancakes, bratwurst, schnitzel, stollen, strudel, pretzels, and much more.
Hop on the Horseshoe Trolley: Does this scenario sound familiar? You’re out in Wrigleyville, having a few laughs (and perhaps drinks) with friends, when you get the urge to hit the casino? And yet the drive doesn’t appeal. Enter Horseshoe Casino (http://www.horseshoehammond.com/casinos/horseshoe-hammond/hotel-casino/property-home.shtml) and Chicago Trolley (http://www.coachusa.com/chicagotrolley/), with their white horse of a Wrigleyville Shuttle. For no charge whatsoever, you can head to the slots, craps tables, or whatever else appeals. There are two convenient Wrigleyville departure sites, each with multiple times: Yak-zies: (3710 N. Clark St.) 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., with an additional departure Saturday 12 a.m.; and Sheffield’s Beer & Wine Garden (3258 N. Sheffield) 6:10 p.m., 8:10 p.m. and 10:10 p.m., with an additional departure Saturday at 12:10 a.m. The free shuttle departs Horseshoe Casino at 9:15 p.m., 11:15 p.m. and 1:15 a.m., with an additional return Saturday at 2 a.m. Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays.
Season of Giving: Take part in the Hancock Observatory’s Christmas Food Drive and Coloring Competition http://www.hancockobservatory.com/en/Whats_on/events.html
This Saturday, Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7, together with the Greater Chicago Food Depository, John Hancock Observatory will help our neighbors in need. Receive $1 off adult admission for every non-perishable donated (offer is limited to a $5 discount). For the young artists in your family, the Hancock Observatory is hosting a coloring competition throughout the holiday season,. Each entry (one entry per child) has a chance to win a child’s birthday party at John Hancock Observatory (a value of $800).
Reindog Parade: The holidays are going to the dogs, and it’s a sight unlike any other. The Chicago Botanic Garden’s Reindog Parade (http://www.chicagobotanic.org/dog/index.php)
Returns this Saturday, Dec. 6, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. For these three very special hours, dogs can visit the Chicago Botanic Garden. Cleverly costumed canines march the parade route - with Santa in the lead carrying a giant rawhide bone - to celebrate the holiday season and compete for prizes awarded by local celebrity judges.
Christkindlmarket: On November 22, Daley Plaza will transform itself into a little piece of Germany, known as the Christkindlmarket Chicago (http://www.christkindlmarket.com/about.html). This is the twelfth year for the free admission market, and it is estimated that more than 1 million people attend annually. At the Plaza, visitors will find that The Picasso, which towers over the plaza, will be surrounded by red and white crested huts glowing with warmth and overflowing with Nutcrackers, cuckoo-clocks, beer steins, European chocolates, toys, jewelry, clothing, holiday ornaments and more. Experience sweet and succulent aromas wafting from spiced wine and roasting nuts, plus other delicacies including: potato pancakes, bratwurst, schnitzel, stollen, strudel, pretzels, and much more.
Hop on the Horseshoe Trolley: Does this scenario sound familiar? You’re out in Wrigleyville, having a few laughs (and perhaps drinks) with friends, when you get the urge to hit the casino? And yet the drive doesn’t appeal. Enter Horseshoe Casino (http://www.horseshoehammond.com/casinos/horseshoe-hammond/hotel-casino/property-home.shtml) and Chicago Trolley (http://www.coachusa.com/chicagotrolley/), with their white horse of a Wrigleyville Shuttle. For no charge whatsoever, you can head to the slots, craps tables, or whatever else appeals. There are two convenient Wrigleyville departure sites, each with multiple times: Yak-zies: (3710 N. Clark St.) 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., with an additional departure Saturday 12 a.m.; and Sheffield’s Beer & Wine Garden (3258 N. Sheffield) 6:10 p.m., 8:10 p.m. and 10:10 p.m., with an additional departure Saturday at 12:10 a.m. The free shuttle departs Horseshoe Casino at 9:15 p.m., 11:15 p.m. and 1:15 a.m., with an additional return Saturday at 2 a.m. Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays.