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Chicago Children's Museum presents Summer Dance Parties

This summer, Chicago Children’s Museum is offering children and their families a taste of the night life.  Beginning July 2 and continuing every Saturday in July, CCM is offering Summer Dance Parties from 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Doesn’t that sound like a fun way to end a beautiful summer day in Chicago? Be prepared to boogie, bop,...
By caitlingiles, Tuesday at 9:43 pm

Lang Lang and Friends to perform at the Chicago Cultural Center -- for free!

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One of my favorite things about living in Chicago is the access to world-class cultural experiences — for kids and adults. There is a particularly fabulous event coming up that I have to tell you about. Oh, did I mention that it is totally free! This is something that you don’t want to miss. On...
By caitlingiles, July 2, 2011 at 9:12 pm

Fourth of July Celebration in the Wisconsin Dells

My favorite family weekend of the entire year is almost here — The 4th of July! What’s not to like about this holiday? The weather is fantastic. Our family can enjoy a long weekend together, complete with great food, friends and family entertainment. Plus, this weekend always serves as a reminder to me that summer...
By Mom On A Mission, June 26, 2011 at 9:27 pm
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Family-friendly places to stay in the Wisconsin Dells

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There are a ton of different lodging and accommodation options in and around the Wisconsin Dells — everything from camp grounds to private homes and even luxury suites. It is impossible to say what the very best options are because every visitor has different needs.  What I can tell you is what has worked best...
By Mom On A Mission, June 25, 2011 at 10:12 pm

The Chicago Park District presents Movies in the Parks

I’ve written about my love for the (mostly) fabulous Park District programming in the past. During the summer months, The CPD offers Chicago families everything from summer camps to sports programs and local watering holes. But I think that my favorite summer offering is the Movies in the Parks Program.  I just like everything about...
By Mom On A Mission, June 25, 2011 at 9:59 pm

The Very Important Rocker (V.I.R.) event at The James Chicago

If you have a rock n’ roll enthusiast at your house, then you’ve likely got the weekend of August 7th marked on your calendar. That is Lollapalooza weekend here in Chicago.  Even if you don’t have tickets to the big event (like us), you can still take advantage of a free opportunity for family fun. ...
By Mom On A Mission, June 23, 2011 at 10:07 pm
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Upcoming Free Museum Days

One of the best ways to take advantage of local opportunities for family fun is to be “in-the-know” about the free museum days that most local cultural institutions offer throughout the year. Now, these days tend to be few and far between during the popular summer months (and some institutions have eliminated them entirely), but...
By Mom On A Mission, June 20, 2011 at 10:12 pm
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Rainy Day Activities in the Wisconsin Dells

On this very dreary and rainy day here in Chicago, I thought that I would tell you a little bit about all of the fantastic things you can do in the Wisconsin Dells if the weather turns out to be less than perfect on your trip. Honestly, one of the best aspects of a Dells...
By Mom On A Mission, June 20, 2011 at 9:58 am

The Family Fun Festival: Fantastic, Free Fun for All

Photo courtesy of Millennium Park If I had to pick my most favorite summertime in Chicago destination, I would have to choose the Family Fun Festival at Millennium Park. Summer family fun simply doesn’t get any better than this. The Family Fun Festival presented by Target includes live music performances, storytimes, crafts, games and other interactive activities....
By Mom On A Mission, June 17, 2011 at 2:47 pm
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Mommy and Me Tea at The Drake Hotel

I love going to tea at The Drake Hotel. This experience is a nice rite of passage for little Chicagoans. If you have been thinking about treating the little lady in your life to an indulgent afternoon (plus some mommy/daughter together time), think about registering for the Odile Luxury Children’s Boutique to host a “Mommy...
By Mom On A Mission, June 13, 2011 at 8:34 pm