by Cheryl | Jun 13, 2021 | Museums, Parks, places we PLAY, zoo
If you don’t have Lords Park in Elgin on your summer bucket list, you need to add it pronto! Not only is there plenty to do but its totally easy on the budget. Most of it is FREE! Find out what you can do at Lords Park. Disclosure: A huge thank you...
by Cheryl | Jun 12, 2021 | Museums, places we PLAY
Looking to entertain the kids and add a little learning while doing so? Head to the Elgin Public Museum in Elgin! Located at 108-acre Lords Park, the natural history museum is a fun way to learn about the history of Lords Park, learn about animals, and more! Fun fact:...
by Cheryl | Jun 10, 2021 | Museums, places we PLAY
Love dinosaurs? Love cars? Then a trip to Jurassic Gardens and the Volo Auto Museum is perfect for you! The newly added Jurassic Gardens was such a hit with my kids. We found over 30 dinosaurs that moved and made sound as well as plenty of photo opportunities, an...
by Cheryl | Jun 4, 2021 | Museums, places we PLAY
Have you heard? Frida Kahlo is here in the Chicago area! From June 5th to September 6, 2021 come with the family to view Frida Kahlo: Timeless. Frida’s work hasn’t been seen in over 40 years so saying this is a big deal is an understatement! The...
by Cheryl | May 28, 2021 | destinations we EXPLORE, Museums, places we PLAY
On our Route 66 road trip through Illinois, we stopped by the most charming town of Pontiac. It was the perfect stop to stretch our legs as well as learn more about the Mother Road. Learn all about Route 66 Pontiac is home to not one, but 4 museums. And guess what?...
by Cheryl | May 12, 2021 | Museums, places we PLAY
I love art and nature. And when combined together makes for a perfect day. One of the best places to enjoy both in Indianapolis happens to be Newfields. Newfields consists of the art museum, formerly the Indianapolis Museum of Art, the Lilly family estate, Oldfields,...
