Holiday Fun

Celebrating National Vanilla Ice Cream Day

These ideas are anything but vanilla. more

Jul 23, 2018 10:15 AM Katie Adams Sweet Treats

5 essential safety tips for the Fourth of July

Avoid these at all costs. more

Jul 3, 2018 11:53 AM Matt Boresi Holiday Fun

4 festive cocktails perfect for Fourth of July parties

Jun 29, 2018 9:40 AM Recipes

Fourth of July celebrations across Chicagoland

Mark the Fourth with fireworks and flare. more

Jun 28, 2018 7:51 AM Hillary Bird Holiday Fun

Fourth of July events and celebrations for Chicago families

Go big for our nation's birthday. more

Jun 18, 2018 9:00 AM Chicago Parent Staff Holiday Fun

3 Chicago adventures for Father’s Day

Weekend plans to celebrate Dad. more

Jun 12, 2018 11:08 AM Matt Boresi Holiday Fun

7 practical Father’s Day gifts any dad would love

See nothing but smiles this Father’s Day. more

Jun 11, 2018 10:32 AM Natalie Dal Pra Holiday Fun

4 Father’s Day activities on the North Shore

No tired, played-out gifts here. more

May 31, 2018 12:45 PM Katie Niekerk Holiday Fun

Fourth of July fashion picks for kids

For your little firecrackers. more

May 30, 2018 5:33 PM Natalie Dal Pra Holiday Fun

5 Pinterest-worthy Memorial Day crafts the kids will love

DIY ideas to get the family feeling patriotic more

May 24, 2018 10:10 AM Michelle Magee Elfvin Crafts

Winning recipe for the best homemade guacamole

Add some flair to your next fiesta! more

May 3, 2018 6:00 AM Megan Murray Elsener Recipes

5 things to do on the North Shore for Mother’s Day

Fun ways to spend Mom's special day. more

May 2, 2018 8:57 AM Katie Niekerk Holiday Fun

A+ Teacher Appreciation Week gift ideas

Teachers deserve some serious recognition. more

May 2, 2018 6:00 AM Megan Murray Elsener Holiday Fun

The perfect gift for first-time moms on Mother’s Day

Veteran moms weigh in. more

Apr 30, 2018 11:40 AM Megan Murray Elsener Holiday Fun

Thoughtful Mother's Day gift ideas to wow Mom

Gifts she'll love, but wouldn’t think to buy herself. more

Apr 30, 2018 6:00 AM Natalie Dal Pra Holiday Fun

Sweet Mexican treats to savor on Cinco de Mayo

Guac and margaritas are great, but these sweets are game changers. more

Apr 24, 2018 10:00 AM Vanessa Jackson-Lopez Sweet Treats

7 Earth Day activities for Chicago families

Celebrate our planet! more

Apr 18, 2018 11:31 AM Shannan Younger Holiday Fun

Celebrate National Poetry Month around Chicago

Poetry please. more

Apr 17, 2018 6:00 AM Megan Murray Elsener Holiday Fun

10 ways for tweens and teens to go green

Earth Day is a great opportunity to empower teens to make a difference for our planet. more

Apr 16, 2018 10:57 AM Shannan Younger Nature

6 weird and spooky ways to celebrate Friday the 13th

Feel the creepy vibes. more

Apr 10, 2018 9:51 AM Natalie Dal Pra Holiday Fun