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On the road: A winter safari in Cedarburg Feb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
It's a winter safari on Wisconsin's frozen savanna for the annual WinterFest in Cedarburg, Wis. Hop aboard the Safari Tram to get to the various attractions and activities: the chili contest, ice-carving contest, safari-themed bed racing, Monkey See-Monkey Do Barrel Races on Ice and open family skating. Also, on Fridays in February after 5 p.m., Navy Pier offers special discounts for many of its restaurants, shops and attractions.
On the road: A night of tango and song Feb 3, 2013 12:00 AM
Celebrate Valentine's Day early with music and dance that's all about romance at Chicago's Richard H. Driehaus Museum. It's a night of tango, music and song with Dois no Choro, a duo featuring flutist Julie Koidin and singer-guitarist Paulinho Garcia, who will perform songs from a romantic South American repertoire. There's also the the big Mardi Gras weekend in Galena with a parade, snow sculpting and a masquerade ball.
On the road: Sky-high skating Jan 27, 2013 12:00 AM
While it may not be the city's tallest building, the John Hancock Building and Observatory can certainly brag about having the world's highest ice skating rink. Also, the historic town of Woodstock is ready and waiting for its annual Groundhog Days celebration with a Shake Off the Winter Blues Dinner Dance, the Awakening of the Groundhog ceremony and "Groundhog Day" movie trivia.
On the road: Navy Pier's Snow Days a go Jan 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Navy Pier's annual winter party returns this year with snow-sculpting competitions among 15 professional teams from the U.S. and around the world. Watch teams carve and mold snow into magical creations. Also, check out Iowa's Amana Colonies during Winterfest. The list of activities ranges from the sublime (beer/wine walk) to the ridiculous (ham-flinging contest and the best beard competition).
On the road: ‘Moby Dick’ gets puppet treatment Jan 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Audiences can get a behind-the-scenes look at how theater productions come together when Blair Thomas and Company present excerpts from "Moby Dick" through a family-friendly puppet play. Also, Bald Eagle Watching Days in Sauk Prairie, Wis., celebrates its 26th year with seminars, exhibits and shows.
On the road: Families can Discover Chicago Jan 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Discover Chicago by exploring the Great Chicago Fire, city landmarks and blues music through creative activities that engage the whole family at the Chicago History Museum. Also, enjoy outdoor winter recreation at the Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park with the state's longest snowmobile and cross-country ski trail on more than 80 miles of tow path.
On the road: Swoop in for Bald Eagle Days Dec 30, 2012 12:00 AM
Each year from mid-December through February, thousands of bald eagles migrate south to spend winter along the Mississippi River and the wooded bluffs that serve as an excellent habitat for roosting. Bald Eagle Days at the Quad Cities Expo Center claims to be the largest event in the Midwest dedicated to the American Eagle.
On the road: Planetarium hosts Family Week Dec 23, 2012 12:00 AM
Families can enjoy special hands-on activities, workshops and educational programs during Charter One Family Week Dec. 26-Jan. 1, at the Adler Planetarium. There's also the free Frosty Fishing Fair at the Hollows Conservation Area in Cary for those wanting to try ice fishing.
On the road: A Grand Avenue ChristmasDec 16, 2012 12:00 AM
Even Martha Stewart would be envious of the holiday décor at Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee, Wis. The mansion's display, called A Grand Avenue Christmas, is new each year. Enjoy it during a daylight or twilight tour with Victorian holiday history and warm refreshments. You can also dress the kids in their finest holiday attire for what has become a Chicago tradition for 18 years. The concert Welcome Yule! consists of all kinds of holiday music favorites at Orchestra Hall.
On the road: Trolley tour of Chicago’s holiday lights Dec 9, 2012 12:00 AM
Enjoy Chicago's holiday lights and sights by trolley. Hop on a trolley and you'll be able to visit the Magnificent Mile, State Street and Macy's holiday windows, lights at Lincoln Park Zoo, Daley Plaza's 40-foot tree and the Christkindlmarket. Also, treat the family to drumming, jazz improvisations and dance as Taiko Legacy 9 takes the stage at the Museum of Contemporary Art.
On the road: Head Northerly to Polar Adventure Days Dec 2, 2012 12:00 AM
Northerly Island is the perfectly named place for a day of outdoor winter activities courtesy of the Chicago Park District's eighth annual Polar Adventure Days. The fun, family event features enough action to warm body and brain. Also, see Santa Claus arriving on a tugboat at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum during the Christmas Tree Ship Celebration in Manitowoc, Wis.
On the road: Enjoying Random Acts of Holidays Nov 25, 2012 12:00 AM
While you're holiday shopping in the Loop, don't be surprised if you come across one of the many Random Acts of Holidays taking place Saturdays in December. Chicago Loop Alliance's fourth annual Winter WonderLoop event offers pedestrians in downtown Chicago free, spontaneous, family-friendly experiences around the Loop. You can also enjoy a country Christmas when the northwest Illinois town of Richmond hosts its annual Christmas of Yesteryear.
On the road: A season for holiday markets Nov 19, 2012 12:00 AM
Pencil in a visit to Wisconsin's scenic Door County during Holly Days in Egg Harbor, Wis. Have breakfast with Santa, hunt for elves, enter the Mistle Dough shopping contest, watch the tree lighting and a holiday performance at the Third Avenue Playhouse and enjoy caroling and horse-drawn wagon rides. Also, check out the Christkindlmarket Chicago in Daley Plaza that brings the best of German holiday traditions to the Midwest.
On the road: Who loves chocolate? Nov 11, 2012 12:00 AM
Even those who loathe shopping can find something to love about the Chicago Fine Chocolate Show. Explore artisanal products in the world of chocolate through tastings and educational demonstrations and seminars Friday through Sunday, Nov. 16-18, at Chicago's Navy Pier. Also, this year marks the 50th anniversary of the world's largest Christmas tree that stands at the epicenter of downtown Indianapolis.
On the road: Fresh look for Art Institute's ancient art Nov 4, 2012 12:00 AM
Art from the ancient Mediterranean will be on display at the Art Institute of Chicago in the new Mary and Michael Jaharis Galleries of Greek, Roman and Byzantine Art. Also, Branson, Mo., is ready to ring in the holiday season with a variety of special shows and its Festival of Lights.
On the road: Visiting Wright homes Oct 28, 2012 12:00 AM
You know you've wanted to take a Frank Lloyd Wright architectural tour and now you can see nearly two decades of the master's Chicago work in one Saturday morning. The Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust presents a three-hour, information-packed coach tour of famous Wright sights. Also, combine a weekend getaway to lively Madison, Wis., with early holiday shopping. The Madison Holiday Market hosts an array of merchants and boutiques full of unique gift ideas.
On the road: Carving out time for Pumpkin Fest Oct 21, 2012 12:00 AM
There are festivals featuring pumpkin decor and then there's the Pumpkin Festival in Sycamore. Thousands of decorated pumpkins are on display along with art and craft shows, zombie miniature golf, a carnival and a house walk. There is also Chicagoween on Daley Plaza. Midnight Circus will perform breathtaking acrobatics and kids can enjoy free arts and crafts on Franken (Daley) Plaza as well as dances, family comedy and the Saturday Monster Bash.
On the road: Creepy times at 13 Terrors on the lake Oct 14, 2012 12:00 AM
Scare your pants off at 13 Terrors at Theater on the Lake, the annual Halloween event that involves evil clowns, a spinning vortex, crazed costume ball and creepy mausoleum filled with the undead. There's also the McHenry County Conservation District’s 24th annual Trail of History. The two-day event is a hands-on, interactive living history experience.
On the road: A glimpse of old Chicago Oct 7, 2012 12:00 AM
Discover the sights, sounds, and scents of Chicago in the 1850s at Clarke House Museum. Converse with costumed interpreters at the city of Chicago's landmark house museum and try hands-on activities including candle dipping, butter making and constructing your own period political rosette. All things German takes over the Athenaeum a main attraction in Indianapolis during Germanfest on Saturday, Oct. 13.
On the road: A tour of artists’ studios Sep 30, 2012 12:00 AM
Ever wish to chuck it all, move to the country and buy a used potter's wheel? Experience the creative process for a weekend at the 23rd annual Blue Coast Artists annual Fall Tour of Studios in western Michigan. The tour includes eight working artists' studios located between South Haven and Saugatuck. Art lovers can also enjoy Chicago Artists Month with more than 200 events taking place during the month of October. There will be open houses and studio tours, neighborhood art walks, informal discussions, workshops and exhibits throughout the city.