Chicago may be flat, but there are some great sledding hills to be found.  Read more...

Wanna get away for the winter break? Chicago Parent's has some getaway suggestions - and tips to make the plans you already have easier.  Read more...

Chicago museums and cultural institutions offer overnight camping just about one night a month.  Read more...

Have a budding chef on your hands? Try one of these cooking schools for kids.  Read more...

This hip joint grownups love is also a great place to feed kids.  Read more...

Sick of holiday treats? We've got some great ideas for using up leftover candy canes.  Read more...

Want more than just ice? Here are three spots to skate that throw a little atmosphere into the mix.  Read more...

Sure it's dark outside, but here are a few ways to celebrate the longest day of winter.  Read more...

Navy Pier lights up the inside with this month-long festival for kids and adults.  Read more...

Mary Edsey has spent years traipsing around Chicago and its suburbs looking for excellent Christmas decorations. She's compiled all of them in a book, now it its second edition.  Read more...

Most of us are not headed to a sunny island retreat or scenic snow-covered slopes for our holiday break (bummer). However, the good news is that there is plenty to do right here in Chicago. Save some cash (without scrimping on fun) by taking advantage of the many free or inexpensive family events and activities happening during the holiday season. And don't forget that you can always get creative and make your own fun at home, too!  Read more...

Cindy Richards with some suggestions on how to make that annual trip a little less monotonous.  Read more...

Yes, bald eagles are abundant in the Quad Cities in the winter. So much so that for 25 years, they've hosted Bald Eagle Days, coming up Jan. 6-8 in Rock Island.  Read more...

Door County is the summer playground of choice for many Chicagoans. But there are almost as many reasons to visit in January as in July—without the glut of tourists competing for dinner reservations, clogging the roads and driving up prices.  Read more...

St. Johns Virgin Islands is still a place to just relax and enjoy nature.  Read more...

Personal pools, warm weather and safety in the resorts of Mexico.  Read more...

The best thing to do in the winter is to don your swim suits and pretend it's summer. Here are a few places to play out that fantasy.  Read more...

Chicago Parent's list of amenities for kids.  Read more...

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Turns out, younger kids are getting into Dungeons and Dragons and other fantasy games - and nostalgic parents are heading to the Cat and Mouse Store for their regular D&D kids game night.  Read more...

Forget the instant hot cocoa mixed up at home and nuked in the microwave. Try one of these hot cocoa hot spots for a gourmet treat to combat the cold.  Read more...

Our guide of out-of-the-box suggestions for the hippest and hottest stores and toys for the 2011 holiday season.  Read more...

David and Dania Maas have decided it's time Chicago had its very own circus.  Read more...

This beats backyard trampolines big time.  Read more...

Want to learn more about chimps? Lincoln Park Zoo has created its own, free iPad app.  Read more...