Chicago Botanic Garden Wonderland Express
If you've been around here for awhile, you've gathered we are Chicago Botanic Garden enthusiasts. {What's not to love?! The great outdoors, plenty of space to explore and enjoy, winter exhibits to help relieve the stir craziness that sets in!}
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Photo courtesy of the Chicago Botanic Garden |
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Photo courtesy of the Chicago Botanic Garden |
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Photo courtesy of the Chicago Botanic Garden |
When: November 29, 2013 - January 5, 2014
Time: Open daily from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. with few exceptions
Where: Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL
More Information: Chicago Botanic Garden
Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences: The Nutcracker
Perhaps you're thinking what I first thought when John and I mulled sharing our love of theatre with the kiddos: no way, no how will my kids sit through a live play!
Last December, when the boys were 5 and 3, we decided to give it a whirl anyway, as the Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences specifically aims its shows for, well, young audiences, by making them lively, beautiful and entertaining. And they do it all in one hour!
Our boys, now 6 and 4, have delightfully experienced three productions, and they have really liked each one {says the surprised mom of two really active, light-saber sporting little boys}. We recently attended the opening-day performance of the Nutcracker. I didn't know how it was going to play out because the Nutcracker my husband and I knew centered all around ballet; however, this story was adapted into a wonderful production geared toward young audiences.
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Photo courtesy of Peter Coombs and the Marriott Theatre |
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Photo courtesy of Peter Coombs and the Marriott Theatre |
Time: Click Here for showtimes
Where: Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire, IL
More Information: Marriott Theatre
So are you ready to cross a few things off your Holiday Bucket List? How about going to the Wonderland Express this holiday season compliments of the Chicago Botanic Garden?! The lovely people at the Chicago Botanic Garden are giving away a family four pack of tickets for the Wonderland Express as well as a free parking ticket.
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Stay tuned for part two of the Holiday Bucket List tomorrow. I have another great giveaway planned!
Disclosure: First and foremost, I only work with organizations I really love. I am a Chicago Botanic Garden ambassador who receives a membership in exchange for sharing about the garden on a regular basis.
The Marriott Theatre invited my family to press day to see the Nutcracker so we could share our experiences with other families.
We love Wonderland Express. It is the one holiday activity we keep going back to each year.
ReplyDeleteI have never been to Wonderland Express. My two boys would LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteWonderland Express has been a tradition for us for three years and counting. We first went when my son was about 2 weeks old!
ReplyDeleteI've never been to the Botanic Garden at all....can you believe it?! I might have to give this a try....whether I win or not :)
ReplyDeleteI think my family would love Wonderland express!! :-)
ReplyDeletenutcracker! although all would be fun! -Kristen lila
ReplyDeleteLove these ideas! I think it's time we start some family traditions!
ReplyDeleteThis is a holiday tradition of ours as well!
ReplyDeleteI've always thought this would be fun to do! We drive through the light things in Vernon Hills each year since Martha was one.
ReplyDeleteWe went last year for the first time. It was fun and magical for all of us!
ReplyDeleteRight now we love visiting Santa now the G can handle him without freaking out.
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