Ice skating
Outdoor Ice Skating in Lake County
The weather in Lake County can be frightful in the winter, but don’t stay cooped up in the house! Outdoor ice rinks are a great way to make the best of the plunging temperatures that […]
Winter
Winter
Enjoy Winter in the Preserves with LCFPD
LCFPD is a Little Lake County Advertising Partner. The Lake County Forest Preserve District is one of the perks of living in Lake County. Not only is it an extensive system of parks, trails, and […]
Outdoor Play
Cross-Country Skiing in Lake County
Are you seeking your inner winter Olympian? Are you wondering if you can get your kids involved in cross-country skiing? You sure can. Cross country skiing is not just for the adults but a fun […]
Winter
101 Things to do in Winter presented by The Park District of Highland Park
The Park District of Highland Park is the sponsor of our 101 Things to do in Winter guide. Find more than 101 things to do at their parks, classes and seasonal activities. Winter, it sometimes […]
Sledding
Where to go Sledding in Lake County
Let’s get real. Snow, whether it’s the first flakes or the 12th storm of the season, is beyond magical for most kids. But for most of us adults, the magic quickly dissipates when we have […]
Festivals
Sap it Up: Maple Syrup Festivals In and Around Lake County
I have lived in the Lake County for 40 years, minus college and the three years we moved to Ohio. Can you believe I had no idea that in our very own neck of the […]
Winter
Play like an Olympian in Lake County
My family loves the Winter Games. Maybe it’s because we’re in the Midwest and spend what feels like nine months of the year in winter weather, or it may be because winter sports appear to […]
Festivals
Winter Festivals in Lake County {2018}
Arctic temperatures, ice, and snow will soon be gracing us with its presence again here in Lake County. While I have always thought of this time of the year as just a time to stay […]
Winter
101 Things to Do This Winter in Lake County 2017
I said I would never write another one of these lists last winter. Then I signed up for the summer edition. No one forced me to, I did it voluntarily. Then I joked on Facebook […]
Indoor Play
25 Places to Take Preschoolers in Lake County
Parenting toddlers and preschoolers is not for the faint of heart. The kids are abounding with endless energy and questions. And to be honest, sometimes I just want to keep them out of the house […]