Valentines
Family Valentine’s Day Guide
With the hearts, chocolate, and of course love, Valentine’s Day is a great day to celebrate with your family. Here in Lake County we have plenty of ways that you can spread the love with […]
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Christmas
Dine with Santa in Lake County
Santa works hard, he needs to eat lots to fuel his journey around the world. Whether you would like to tell him how good you were this year over breakfast, lunch, dinner, or something like […]
Halloween
Halloween Events in Lake County {2018}
Halloween is now officially on the horizon, pumpkins are on the shelves at stores, and your kids have probably already decided on their costume. If you are not already in the spooky spirit, there are […]
Performances
Fall Children’s Theater Performances in Lake County
I love live theatre, but admittedly, it can be hard to make the trek to Chicago, especially when I’m already trying to juggle a full-time job, long commute, and the hectic schedules of three kids. […]
Holidays
Labor Day Weekend in Lake County {2018}
Labor Day weekend is the official end of summer, however that doesn’t mean that the fun has to stop! Lake County is full of fun parades, festivals, and events so you can end summer with […]
Farmers Market
Farmers Market Roundup {2018} - With Printable Calendar!
Visiting the local farmers market is favorite activity for my family. Aside from all the fresh produce most markets (like Grayslake) have activities for children and music. It’s a great way to get out and […]
Mother's Day
Kid-Made Mother’s Day Gifts for the Non-Crafty Dad {2018}
Everyone knows that the best gifts are not the ones that come from a store. Stop by one of these Mother’s Day gift-making events and treat Mom to a special card or handmade trinket she […]
Libraries
May the Fourth Be With You Day 2018
“May the 4th be with you” is a phrase that you often hear exchanged by Star Wars fans nationwide. While that phrase originally started by fans trying to make a pun, that date now has […]
Easter
Easter Brunch in Lake County {2018}
The eggs have been dyed, hidden, and rolled or gathered. The Easter baskets have been stocked, hidden, found and dismantled. Everyone is (finally) in their Easter finery. Photos have been taken. The family is together…and everyone’s hungry. If the […]
Easter
2018 Guide to Easter Events in Lake County
Springtime brings more than just wonderfully warm weather, it also brings Easter and all of the fun activities that go along with it. There is something for everyone to enjoy during this time of the […]