Holiday Fun

9 holiday teas in and around Chicago

Pinkies up! more

Nov 8, 2018 4:00 PM Chicago Parent Staff Sweet Treats

Tell your holiday stories to Chicago Parent

Add your tales to our podcast! more

Nov 8, 2018 9:20 AM Masters in Parenting Masters in Parenting Podcast

Ways to share your thankfulness this Thanksgiving

Try these ideas for the holiday. more

Nov 7, 2018 9:00 AM Megan Murray Elsener General Parenting

New Christkindlmarket mugs will warm your heart

We <3 this year’s mugs! more

Nov 6, 2018 11:58 AM Katina Beniaris Holiday Fun

You can eat Buddy the Elf's spaghetti at this Chicago restaurant

Get the re-created dish at Miss Ricky's. more

Nov 5, 2018 4:13 PM Katina Beniaris Sweet Treats

Holiday cocktails and mocktails perfect for Thanksgiving

Use these recipes for the holiday season! more

Nov 2, 2018 12:50 PM Natalie Dal Pra Recipes

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