Amanda Sims

Find your Christmas tree at one of these 12 Chicago-area farms—all within 90 miles of downtown. Northwest Ben's Christmas Tree Farm A complimentary horse-drawn wagon is ready to take you...

Find your Christmas tree at one of these 12 Chicago-area farms—all within 90 miles of downtown. Northwest Ben's Christmas Tree Farm A complimentary horse-drawn wagon is ready to take you...

There's nothing like a day at the museum, but tickets can cost a pretty penny -- especially if you bring the entire brood. Avoid pricey admission fees during these museum...

For DIY types and crafters: The winter session of the Renegade Craft Fair (Pulaski Park Fieldhouse, 1419 W. Blackhawk St., renegadecraft.com ) on Dec. 7-8 features more than 100 indie...

There's nothing like a day at the museum, but tickets can cost a pretty penny -- especially if you bring the entire brood. Avoid pricey admission fees during these museum...