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Going Places  Winter 2012

On the cover: Holly Peterson, 11, of Naperville

  • Where to make DIY gifts with kids in Chicago this holiday season

    • Everybody loves a thoughtful holiday gift. However, often the best gifts aren't the most expensive or biggest items under the tree.   Read

    Also inside:

  • A family guide to downtown La Grange

  • Family ski deals make a winter trip affordable

  • Where to see Reindeer in Chicago

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    Finding Nature

    Where to see Reindeer in Chicago

    You don’t need to travel all the way to the North Pole to learn about how reindeer really live.  Read more...

    Fairs and Fests

    Chicago's Christkindlmarket focuses on families this holiday season

    A new Kinder Korner has kids investigating the market and interacting with village vendors.  Read more...

    Thousands of jolly runners join together for Santa Hustle 2012 in Chicago

    Register now to run, walk or volunteer in the 4th Annual race down the lakeshore.  Read more...

    Features

    Where to make DIY gifts with kids in Chicago this holiday season

    Everybody loves a thoughtful holiday gift. However, often the best gifts aren't the most expensive or biggest items under the tree.  Read more...

    Build your own backyard ice rink

    Building your own backyard ice rink is easy, with or without snow on the ground.  Read more...

    City

    Trolley Holiday Lights Tour introduces families to Christmas in Chicago

    Explore the holiday traditions throughout the city from the comfort of a cozy trolley.  Read more...

    Tips for catching the CTA Holiday Train this season

    Make a plan to ride the holiday train with your family this year.  Read more...

    Fine dining for kids in Chicago at Crosby's Kitchen

    In the world of kid-friendly restaurants, Crosby's Kitchen is about as close to Alinea as we'll ever get. And that's fine with us.  Read more...

    Where to find the best soup in Chicago

    Since Chicago is so good at delivering nice cold winters, we knew it would be great at bringing us nice hot soups. Here are four to try.  Read more...

    Roots Handmade Pizza in Wicker Park offers Quad Cities taste and charm

    Established restaurant duo opens family restaurant where kids can watch their pizza being made and play with raw dough.  Read more...

    On Stage

    10 things you didn't know about the Rockettes

    The Radio City Christmas Spectacular brings its glitz, glamour and very high kicks to Chicago.  Read more...

    Urban issues take center stage in two Chicago performances

    Chicago physician pens play for teens addressing victims of violence.  Read more...

    Travel

    Wisconsin: short drive, good skiing for families

    Our neighbor to the north boasts 30 downhill ski and snowboard areas. There's sure to be at least one that fits your family's skills and needs.  Read more...

    Northern Michigan is full of winter fun for families

    Families will find plenty to do during a winter trip to Michigan.  Read more...

    Winter fun for families in Park City, Utah

    Park City is perfect for a long ski weekend with the kids.  Read more...

    Tweens ski for free in Idaho

    Kids ski for free at most of the state's ski areas, making a winter trip more affordable for families.  Read more...

    Play

    A family guide to downtown La Grange

    Delicious brunch, comic books and old-fashioned charm await you in this western suburb of Chicago.  Read more...

    The benefits of involving your kids in martial arts

    Participating in martial arts can help kids learn skills and values that will last a lifetime.  Read more...

     

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