Our recent family outing to see the Blue Man Group in Chicago was the most show fun yet! The iconic...
Abigail and I attended a showing of “20,000 Leagues Under the Seas” at the Looking Glass Theatre on the Magnificent Mile...
I got to attend a live broadcast taping of the local Chicago daytime show Windy City Live that airs weekdays from 11am – 12pm on ABC 7. Monday’s show theme was “1st Class Dads.” Melvin (of GuinnTribe) met me at my place early Monday morning and we took the train...
A&A Ballet's "The Art Deco Nutcracker" is a family-friendly performance is set in 1920’s America featuring Tchaikovsky’s beloved score, as a fresh, yet traditional take on the beloved holiday favorite with the costume set design and storylines inspired by the unique sophistication of the Art Deco era.
Disclaimer: Staples and I have partnered together this back-to-school season to share about our family’s annual traditions. This year’s back-to-school season is a first for our family. Mr. Dude is going into Kindergarten and he couldn’t be more excited. We’ve gone over the school supplies list at least a dozen...
I’ve been a fan of Star Trek since I was a little kid. I grew up on re-runs of Star...
This year you can celebrate as a family and still have time for a parents-only party with a whole new set of New Year’s Eve countdowns, available today only on Netflix, designed for preschoolers, tweens and everyone in between. You choose when to say goodnight, and the kids choose how to celebrate with their favorite characters.
We were invited as guests of the Hofbräuhaus Chicago to celebrate the beginning of Oktoberfest 2017 with them this weekend. It is their fifth annual celebration at the Rosemont, IL location. The whole season is an event that includes live Bavarian entertainment, Celebrity keg tapping ceremonies, Oktoberfest food specials and freshly brewed...
I attended the 15th Annual Chicago Battle of the Badges presented by COUNTRY Financial yesterday. The event was held at De La Salle Institute on a rainy night in the city.
Exhibition to Feature 94 Works from Andy Warhol Portfolios: A Life in Pop / Works from the Bank of America Collection at College of DuPage Summer 2023.
An interactive comedy show starring Ellen Degeneres’ long-time opening act, Tommy Riles!!
EXPERIENTIAL RETAILER CAMP MAKES MIDWEST DEBUT WITH NEW IMMERSIVE ADVENTURE: DOODLES X CAMP, OPEN NOW IN CHICAGO’S LINCOLN PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ...
Colorful eggs will be hidden all over the Kohl Children’s Museum‘s outdoor Habitat Park exhibit in Glenview, IL on April 20, 2019. It’s up to the sharp-eyed little guests to find them and win special gifts, from candy to gift cards, even 1-year memberships to the Museum! Additional tickets required....
Wesley wanted to be the bus from Magic School Bus this year. We, of course, loved the idea too!...
The above Listen to Your Mother cast image is courtesy of Balee Images. Listen to Your Mother is a production that...
Disclosure: Our family was welcomed as guests at the castle in exchange for this post to be shared online. We attended Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament this weekend as a family. I love how the staff through-out the “castle” stay in character the whole time. [vrview img=”https://daddysgrounded.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/MT_xmp_e.jpg” ] The food is...
Nintendo is hitting the road again this summer and holing a Kick-Off Party at Chicago’s Navy Pier. The tour kicks...