THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – CHRISTMAS SHOPPING OR SEASONAL ACTIVITIES?

THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – CHRISTMAS SHOPPING OR SEASONAL ACTIVITIES?

I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving and didn’t overstuff your turkey or yourself for that matter! And now starts the official Christmas shopping season. Do you hate shopping as much as I do? If so come join in on some of Chicago’s seasonal activities and just do your Christmas shopping at 4:00PM on Christmas Eve like my husband does.

Be sure to partake in an annual tradition in the Chicago Loop Macy’s Holiday Windows located at 111 N. State. This year the display offers a peek at the creation and decoration of Macy’s huge Christmas tree located in the Walnut Room. While you’re at it stop in – no not to shop – but have a little snack in the Walnut Room. Click here if you’re interested in more details.

If you find yourself on Michigan Avenue and feeling a little chilled why not warm up with a few rounds at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink at Millennium Park located at 55 N. Michigan. Skate rental is $10. Click here for rink hours.

How about heading over to Lincoln Park Zoo (2200 N. Cannon) for their annual ZooLights tradition? As you walk around the zoo grounds you will be dazzled by more than two million holiday lights ice carving demonstrations kids’ activities and much more. Click here for dates and times.

Perhaps you would rather be somewhere a little warmer. Head on over to the Garfield Park Conservatory located at 300 N. Central Park for their Holiday Traditions winter floral display. This will be the conservatory’s final show for their centennial year. Click here for dates and times.

Still want to stay warm head over to the Chicago Botanic Garden located at 1000 Lake Cook Road in Glencoe for their Wonderland Express. Tiny trains wind through more than 60 miniature Chicago landmarks past holiday trees and more in this exhibit. Click here for more information.

Also as I mentioned in my last blog the Museum of Science and Industry will be hosting their annual ‘Christmas Around the World’ and ‘Holidays of Light’. This year’s theme is "Celebrating 75 Years of Museum Memories". Click here for more details.

However if you’re feeling adventuresome and want to expand beyond Chicago’s city limits head on over to the Morton Arboretum located at 4100 Illinois Route 53 in Lisle. Holiday Trees and Holiday Railroad are free with museum admission of $4-$9. The Evergreen Express will cost an additional $20-$25 however since this is a heated trolley ride providing hot chocolate and cookies with seasonal stories and songs. Sure beats shopping any day! Click here for further information.

Finally The Radio City Christmas Spectacular is another seasonal option. You will find the Radio City Rockettes performing at the Rosemont Theatre located at 5400 N. River Road in Rosemont. Click here for ticket information dates and times.

There is so much to see and do at Christmas-time in Chicago and it’s surrounding neighborhoods and suburbs who has time to shop? Do you?

HAPPY BLACK FRIDAY to all you shoppers!

SUE MOSS & DEAN’S TEAM CHICAGO