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Posts in category "Family Fun"

Awesome Reactions from the Lakeview Polar Bear Plunge

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Polar Bears on Oak Street Beach?! Yes folks, it’s true. The Lakeview Polar Bear Club hosted its 10th annual plunge this weekend and the experience did not disappoint. With nearly 600 photos taken during the plunge, we had the fun challenge of whittling down the gallery. It was tough, but we’ve pulled the 80 that... Read more »
By Awesome Barb,
January 29, 2011 at 7:30 pm
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New Ice Skating Rink Hitting the Chicago Skies

Chicago is adding the John Hancock building to the list of iconic Chicago destinations to go ice skating (joining Wrigley Field and Millennium Park). Rumor has it that the John Hancock building will be unveiling a new ice skating rink in the upcoming months coined “Skating in the Sky.” Located on the 94th floor of... Read more »
By Awesome Barb,
September 9, 2010 at 1:12 pm
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Awesome Labor Day Hapennings Around Chicago

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Ahhh, Labor Day. The unofficial gateway to my personal favorite season–autumn. Before we know it, we’ll be schlepping to work in snow and ice, all while whining and begging for the blistery summer heat that we’ve been gripping about. But fortunately, we’re not there…yet. The days of sunshine and warm weather are numbered, so don’t... Read more »
By Awesome Barb,
September 2, 2010 at 9:45 am
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The Tall Ships Are Coming!

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Have you ever wanted to step foot on a historic ship? Okay. Probably not. BUT…now that I’ve mentioned it, you probably think it’d be a pretty awesome experience.  Don’t lie. Visions of you standing at the front, arms spread wide, doing your own cheesy re-enactment of Titanic just swirled in your head.  Well lucky for... Read more »
By Awesome Barb,
August 18, 2010 at 8:11 pm
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Join Eli's Cheesecake 30th Birthday Celebration

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This Saturday the insanely delicious Eli’s Cheesecake is turning 30 and you’re invited to join in the celebration! Starting at 1pm during the The Taste of Chicago at the Buckingham Fountain, Eli’s Cheesecake will unveil their awesome 2,000 pound cheesecake featuring layers of their famous four cheesecake flavors from 1980: original  plain, chocolate chip, pineapple... Read more »
By Awesome Barb,
June 25, 2010 at 11:17 am
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Ten Awesome "Tastes" You Shouldn't Miss at The Taste

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The Taste of Chicago is upon us once again, dear friends. Starting tomorrow, Chicagoans and tourists alike will flock en mass to Grant Park tomorrow to gorge themselves on delicious food, ignore ever-expanding waistlines, and brave the unrelenting heat and crowds (and rain…because clearly we haven’t had enough of it the past week). Should you... Read more »
By Awesome Barb,
June 21, 2010 at 12:54 pm
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Awesome Things To Do With Dad in Chicago this Father's Day...

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Me and my dad running the St. Louis half marathon a few years back. He’s pretty awesome. Happy Father’s Day to my dad and all the awesome dads out there! It’s nearly Father’s Day. And it’s because of you that your dad has the privilege and honor of celebrating Father’s Day this Sunday. So why... Read more »
By Awesome Barb,
June 16, 2010 at 10:11 am
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Learnapalooza comes to Wicker Park

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The concept of Community Teaching is coming to Wicker Park in the awesome Learnapalooza festival on June 19th from 10am until 5pm. In this free day-long festival, you can select to take one of a variety of classes–or, if you have a special skill, teach that craft to others. Come and learn from your peers... Read more »
By Awesome Barb,
June 10, 2010 at 11:28 pm
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Awesome Things To Do This Memorial Day Weekend!

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Mother Nature turned the heat on just in time for the long Memorial Day weekend. With beautiful weather on the docket, this great city of ours is practically bursting with awesomeness. Here are a few fun, affordable–and awesome–things to do and see over Memorial Day weekend. If you find yourself bored, that’s your own damn... Read more »
By Awesome Barb,
May 24, 2010 at 9:51 pm
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"The Chick" is coming!!

(Wow…that subject line sounds like some inappropriate comment in an adult film…) You asked and they listened. Yes…the rumors are true. “The Chick,” in all its awesome glory, is finally coming to Chicago! Atlanta-based chain, Chick-fil-A, is slated to open three initial restaurants in Chicagoland area this year (insert ridiculous jubilation in my voice as my... Read more »
By Awesome Barb,
April 26, 2010 at 12:32 pm
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