THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Getting Through Another Winter!
Now that the holidays are officially over, it’s time to plan things to look forward to that will get us through another winter here in Chicago! Although it’s been a mild one so far!!
Begin planning your spring and summer outdoor festivities at the 90th annual Chicago Boat, RV & Sail Show this Saturday (10 a.m.-8 p.m.) and Sunday (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) at McCormick Place South (2301 S. Lake Shore Dr.) in the South Loop. Not only will this show feature over 600 boats, 100 RVs, and luxurious 50+ foot yachts for your boarding pleasure; but also sailing seminars, free sailing lessons at the Chicago Sailing Sail Simulator, and remote-control sailboat racing! Plus visitors can get in a vacation state of mind at the Corona Find Your Beach Bar & Cantina or check out the latest technology and outdoor accessories for this year. For the kids, there’s the Huck Finn Trout Pond (12 and under), the Chicago Maritime Arts Center Build-A-Boat, and so much more! There’s always something for everyone at this show!!
If you like the thrills of winter but not the chill, then the 19th annual Winter Wonderfest at Navy Pier’s Festival Hall (600 E. Grand Ave.) in the Streeterville neighborhood is for you. Packed with family fun, this winter fest features 170,000 square feet of carnival rides, an Alpine slide, an Arctic express train ride, the Arctic plunge, a cliff hanger, ice peaks climbing walls, a polar extreme, the winter rules mini golf, the Xfinity ice skating rink, and so much more. If you haven’t experienced Chicago’s biggest and best indoor winter playground yet, this is your last opportunity to do so until the next winter season! Then you’ll have to go outdoors for the chills!!
One of the most anticipated winter craft beer events of the year takes up residence this weekend at Navy Pier’s Aon Ballroom with the Chicago Ale Fest – Winter Edition. This fest features over 100 American craft beers, Chicago’s favorite food trucks, games & activities, yoga, and a DJ spinning all your favorites! It’s a great place to beat the winter blues!!
As for getting the kids out this weekend, perhaps they’ll enjoy Trolls Live! at the Chicago Theatre (175 N. State St.) in The Loop. Get ready for a hair-raising adventure when Poppy, Branch, and their friends come to life onstage for their first ever live tour! It’s a toe-tapping, Trolls-tastic show, jam-packed with all the epic music, glitter, humor, and happiness only the Trolls can create!! Plan to arrive one hour before the start time to get through security and be in your seats before the show begins.
Are you a fan of the tyrannosaurus, the triceratops, the diplodocus, or the velociraptor? This weekend you’ll be able to meet them at Dinosaur Adventure at Rosemont’s Donald E. Stephens Convention Center (5555 N. River Rd.). This all new, one-of-a-kind exhibit features realistic, life-sized dinosaurs that come alive with life-like movement and roars! Children of all ages (and I’m sure some adults!) will enjoy a variety of activities such as fossil crafting, fossil digs, fossil casting, mining, dinosaur study, Jurassic jeeps, themed obstacle courses, riding your favorite dinosaur, and more. Plus live entertainment will be provided by a walking dinosaur show and a baby dinosaur meet and greet!! WOW!!!
Keep Those Winter Blues Away! I Know You Can!!
