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Winter

Guides

Where to see holiday lights in the city

Katina Beniaris -
See all the lights!
Guides

11 public menorah lightings in Chicagoland

Chicago Parent Editorial Team -
Happy Hanukkah!
Guides

Where to see holiday lights in the Western Suburbs

Katina Beniaris -
See all the lights!
Events

Escape to Indianapolis during the holidays

Cheryl Eugenio -
Here's a trip worth the drive!
Guides

6 most magical sleigh and carriage rides near Chicago

Chicago Parent Editorial Team -
Just hear those sleigh bells jingling!
Guides

9 holiday date nights that sleigh

Cortney Fries -
These "holi-dates" are just what you need.
Indoors

8 places for kids to burn energy in Chicagoland

Cheryl Leahy -
Tire them out!
Things to Do

Family-friendly Montana is calling Chicagoans to give it a try

Shannan Younger -
Enjoy a different winter wonderland!
Things to Do

Brighten up your winter day with light-up snowmen

Megan Murray Elsener -
Create a dash of "magic."
Uncategorized

Find elephants and more in Indiana

Cortney Fries -
Put these surprises on your must-do list
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