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Posts in category "Special events"

Cooking with Kids at Epicurious Entertains Chicago

Cooking with Kids at Epicurious Entertains Chicago
Got a little foodie at your house? Someone who loves to don an apron and pint-sized chef hat, grab a whisk and whip up a batch of something yummy? Indulge your future Thomas Keller in a real-life, grown-up cooking experience taking place during the upcoming “Epicurious Entertains Chicago" culinary event taking place in Chicago the weekend of May5-6, 2012. The weekend-long event is happening at the Chicago Illuminating Company with select events benefiting the Greater Chicago Food Depository.  The editors at Epicurious have convened a group of Chicago’s renowned chefs, sommeliers and mixologists as they host this first-ever local event.  The two-day experience has something for everyone -- including your kiddos... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
April 26, 2012 at 9:57 pm
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Ready or not, here come the holidays!

Ready or not, here come the holidays!
93.9 FM (aka "The Lite") has already started with the holiday music. Local retailers have begun their excessive decorating. I've starting dreaming about peppermint bark. Ready or not . . . here come the holidays. I am sure that your calendar is filling up with holiday events and activities, but I wanted to mention a few upcoming opportunities that I think you'll be interested in... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
November 10, 2011 at 10:36 pm
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LUNAFEST (This one is just for you, mama)

What mom couldn’t use a girl’s night out from time to time? Better yet, a girl’s night out that supports other women AND benefits important non-profit and charitable organizations in our community? My new friend Jackie Dorris of Stroller Strides (more on my new-found love for Stroller Strides next week) told me about a great... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
March 30, 2011 at 1:10 pm
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Don't Miss NPN's 3rd Annual Wake Up and Boogie Down Family Festival

At our house, we’ve found that winter weekend mornings can be . . .. well, kind of boring. Most Saturday and Sundays, we like to lounge around and spend a leisurely morning at home. But sometimes, things don’t turn out like we’ve planned. Usually, the kids just end up feeling stir crazy and we end... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
February 27, 2011 at 8:57 pm
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"How to be a Superhero for Planet Earth" class at REI

Is your kid a superhero? Aren’t they all? Your superhero-in-training might be interested in an upcoming class at REI Lincoln Park called “How to be a Superhero for Planet Earth!”Local author and environmental expert, Alexandra Gnoske, is teaching a class for children ages 5 to 10 at REI in Lincoln Park Saturday, November 13th at... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
November 7, 2010 at 8:30 pm
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Clowns: Love 'em or loathe 'em?

When it comes to clowns, there is no middle ground. Personally, they make me a little bit nervous. But my kids seem to find them pretty amusing — so we’re heading to see the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus later this month. The theme of this year’s show is FUNundrum. Other than the... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
October 25, 2010 at 9:01 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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A few words on pumpkins, apples, and why I haven't posted here in a week

Oh, hey there. Didn’t mean to step out on you for a whole week. Sorry about that! I partly “blame” my kids who seem to be continuously sick since school started back up. But I’ve also been super busy writing another blog here on ChicagoNow called School’s In! School’s In! is a blog all about... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
September 23, 2010 at 1:17 pm
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Free childproofing event at Grow

  Are you looking for tips on how to make your home safer for it’s smallest residents? On Wednesday, September 1, 2010 from 11 am to 12 pm, Grow (one of my favorite neighborhood boutiques in all of Chicago) is hosting an event with Gene Kucharski of Safe Baby Boundaries. Gene will be talking about... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
August 30, 2010 at 1:45 pm
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Kaleidoscope: A Family Day at the Art Institute of Chicago

        On Saturday, August 21, families who arrive at the Art Institute between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. will receive free admission to the museum as part of the 5th annual Kaleidoscope: A Family Day event. The day includes a range of activities offered by the Art Institute and other local family... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
August 13, 2010 at 9:35 pm
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