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Posts in category "Navy Pier"

The Windy City Circus Opens on February 17th

The Windy City Circus Opens on February 17th
Update 2/14/12: I received an email this morning saying that the entire 10-day run of the Windy City Circus has been canceled. My kids love a circus. So do I. But I really love a circus "with a purpose" that benefits worthy charitable causes. The Windy City Circus, a-new locally produced, professional circus featuring jaw-dropping circus acts and hilarious characters from around the world, will make its debut inside Navy Pier’s Festival Hall  on Feb. 17. This event promises a strong hometown feel, featuring cameo appearances by an assortment of famous and infamous Chicago-area historic figures. Here is the best part: 80% of net ticket sale proceeds will go to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana and the Special Olympics Chicago and co-sponsor Special Children’s Charities... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
February 8, 2012 at 10:03 pm
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Don't miss the Chicago Toy and Game Fair (plus a cool opportunity for young inventors out there)

On November 20-21, the Chicago Toy and Game Fair (ChiTAG) is taking over Navy Pier. Toy and game enthusiasts (so that means your kids) can preview and play with the hottest new toys and games on the market and meet popular toy and game inventors. I think that the real highlight of this event is... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
October 6, 2010 at 12:16 pm
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The Emperor's New Clothes: Another reason to visit Navy Pier this summer

A trip to Navy Pier during the busy summer season can be kind of an ordeal. Unless you are entertaining out-of-town guests and feel compelled to show them all of the typical tourist spots, my guess is that most of you could skip the crowds, ridiculous parking prices and souvenir booths at Navy Pier. (At... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
August 2, 2010 at 12:58 pm
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Cirque Shanghai: Cloud 9

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If you are looking for a summer family outing that will absolutely thrill your kiddos while also keeping mom and dad entertained, you should check out “Cirque Shanghai: Cloud 9″ at Chicago’s Navy Pier. Trust me when I say that you will all be amazed by every single theatrical and acrobatic feat performed during the... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
July 19, 2010 at 9:15 pm
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101 Things to do with your Chicago Kid

Growing up in Chicago is pretty amazing. I should know. I grew up here and now I am watching my kids have a blast doing the same things that I did plus a whole lot more. That is basically why I started writing this blog. I wanted to focus on all of the incredible opportunities... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
March 1, 2010 at 8:09 pm
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Scenes from Winter Wonderfest at Navy Pier

With the cold weather this holiday weekend, I imagine that you are looking for some indoor family fun. We went over to check out Winter Wonderfest at Navy Pier this morning.  Overall, I thought that it was a fun event (kind of like an indoor version of Kiddieland). My three and five year-olds ran around... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
January 1, 2010 at 1:19 pm
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