Festivals
Labor Day Weekend Festivals in Lake County
It’s the last week of summer! We’ve rounded up all the Labor Day Weekend festivals in Lake County so you can send it out with a bang! […]
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Concerts
Kindie Concerts – for Kids that Rock
Kids music these days goes far beyond “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”. Kindie (independent children’s musicians) Music is hot and Lake County is full of outdoor concert series that are perfect for your little rocker or […]
Concerts
Summer Outdoor Concerts in Lake County
Attending concerts can be really expensive (can you say G-note?) but thankfully in the summertime, it is much more affordable to listen to music outside the comfort of your own home. In Lake County alone, […]
Concerts
Little Reviews: Independence Grove Summer Concert Series
Originally published in 2017, updated to reflect current information. My family loves going to Ravinia. However, with the cost of tickets rising, the long-distance walk to and from parking, and the crowds, it is just not something […]
Winter
100 Things to Do in Winter
I am not a fan of winter. But I am a fan of lists, so I decided to take on this challenge: come up with 100 things to do in Lake County IN WINTER. I […]
Outdoor Play
Playground Profile: Central Park {Grayslake}
When you have little ones, it is a struggle to find things to do every day that won’t cost you a dime, yet will still entertain them. It is even harder if you have kids of multiple ages. […]
Concerts
It’s Thursday Concert Series
Editor’s note, this is a personal review from 2012. We have updated it to include this years dates however your experience may vary. My family and I recently went out to the “It’s Thursday” concert […]
Concerts
Jim Gill – Music to Make You Move
Many parents I know are not fans of “kid music.” While yes, some of it is mind-numbing and ear piercing, there is a great deal of quality kids’ music that is fun and entertaining for […]
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Kraft Great Kids Concert Series at Ravinia
Looking for a place to enlighten children of all ages to the fine arts? Kraft Great Kids Concerts are the perfect venue for sharing a love of music — adapted to the toddler set […]