A "remarkably rotund" beaver is Chicago’s latest viral animal sensation, and a local group is asking the public to help name the cuddly critter. It all started this past weekend with a social media post from Urban Rive...
Springtime at the just got even cuter—say hello to its newest residents! The zoo has announced the arrival of two Emperor Tamarins, eight-year-old Sal and 4-year-old Feta. The mustachioed monkeys are the latest addi...
Warm your heart and body at this Nordic winter paradise. The annual Winter Carnival at Eagle Ridge's Nordic Resort & Spa is returning this week offering a wonderful winter break from the hustle and bustle of Chicag...
is the first major sculpture installation by a woman artist at the Arboretum and uses natural materials from the grounds of the arboretum itself. A new exhibition has opened at the Morton Arboretum featuring a collect...
Leave the kids at home and head to the zoo for Adults Night Out: Holidaze. Ever wondered what it would be like to explore Lincoln Park Zoo after the gates close? Here’s your chance. Tomorrow night, Thursday, Decembe...
A stretch of the Chicago River, between North and Halsted, has always been an industrial-centric area known as the North Branch Canal and Turning Basin. Now, thanks to a new initiative, it's been transformed into an edu...
Assemble your amphibious amigos and escape the city for a river tubing day this summer. As our thriving metropolis moves into summer temperatures, riverside bars, lakefront beaches, and our plethora of parks all begin...
One of Chicago's oldest public gardens is opening just in time for Spring. The Lincoln Park Conservatory is following in the footsteps of Lincoln Park Zoo and Garfield Park Conservatory and will reopen its indoor botan...
North Park Village Nature Center's free activities are offering Chicagoans a way to reconnect with nature and it could be just what we need. North Park Village Nature Center is hosting a magical evening of stargazi...
Ever had the urge to float down a stunning Dutch canal? The Dutch capital is one of the most magical cities on Earth. Tranquil canals, colorful tulips, world-renowned museums, and, of course, a few other unique charact...