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Chicago Spring Date ideas Manny and I love

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My Chicago Spring Bucketlist this year

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๐Ÿ™ ALL Things Chicago
๐Ÿค Inspiring you to get out & explore the city
๐Ÿ“… City Guide + Events + Food
๐Ÿ‘ญYOUR mom friend around town ๐Ÿท๐Ÿ˜
Blog โฌ‡๏ธ

Christine Zwolinski
Part 2: Budget Friendly Gift Experiences ๐Ÿบ Cre Part 2: Budget Friendly Gift Experiences

๐Ÿบ Create your own Malt Row Beer Crawl  @maltrowchicago 

โ›ณ๏ธ Diversey Harbor mini putt 

 ๐ŸŽฅ Movies in the Parks at Wrightwood: Rookie of the Year (June 17th) (w/ Chicago Park District) 

 โ›ณ๏ธ Golf Day at Gallagher Way (June 11th) @gallagherwaychi 

 ๐ŸŽฃ Family Fishing at Northerly Island (June 10th (w/ Chicago Park District) 

Check out part 1 for splurge worthy ideas! #chicagofathersday #chicagofamily #chicagoparent #chicagobucketlist #chicagothingstodo
Fatherโ€™s day Is fast approaching and here are 5 Fatherโ€™s day Is fast approaching and here are 5 splurge worthy gift experiences for dad!
1. @whitesox game
2. Visit @aireancientbaths_us 
3. Staycation at @hotelzachary right across from Wrigley Field.
4. Tickets for @windycitysmokeout. Friday and Sunday GA are still available.
5. Craft Brews Night at @lincolnparkzoo on June 17th
Which one would you gift? #chicagodad #chicagoparents #chicagofathersday #chicagothingstodo #chicagobucketlist
AD ย Come with us for a date night at the new park AD ย Come with us for a date night at the new park, @thegreenat320!ย  The new park has lots of free activities all summer long, including a Tuesday farmers market, wine tastings, poetry readings, fitness classes, comedy nights, movies in the park, and more!ย  Here is The Greenโ€™s full Movies in the Park schedule:

June 14: Mean Girls
July 12: Back to the Future
August 16: Top Gun Maverick
September 13: Super Mario Bro's

#westloop #chicagoparks #downtownchicago #chicagothingstodo #thegreenat320

@320southcanal
@riverside.chi
@canalstreetchicago
@afterbarchicago
Weekend mood board โœจ ๐ŸŽˆ Hot Dog Fest @semevent Weekend mood board โœจ
๐ŸŽˆ Hot Dog Fest @semevents 
๐ŸŒญ @tandoorcharhouse 
๐Ÿง€ @mrcharcuteriechicago 
๐Ÿ›ฅ๏ธ @chicagolandyachtrental 

What did you all do this weekend?? #chicagoparents #chicagofestivals #chicagoevents #chicagothingstodo #do312
Hear that? ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธit's June calling. She wants us Hear that? ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธit's June calling. She wants us outside. So here's a list for ya! #chicagobucketlist #chicagogram #chicagofestivals #chicagosummer #chicagothings
Mom's Night Out recap โœจ @mamafreshchi & I took o Mom's Night Out recap โœจ @mamafreshchi & I took over the @almahotelzachary inside of @hotelzachary with 50 fellow moms & had the best night ๐ŸŽ‰

So much fun, we are doing it again! So stayed tuned for another MNO coming soon! If you wanna join next time, let us know below ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ 
๐Ÿ“ธ @belenaquinophoto @gerberscarpelliphotography 
๐ŸŽˆ @seventwentyfive.events.llc 
๐Ÿ›๏ธ gift bags:
 @tacotlantacos gift card
 @facefoundrie gift card 
@bright_endeavors candles 
@domschicago cookie
@goddessgrocer iced coffee gift card 

#chicagomoms #hotelzachary #chicagogram #chicagocommunity
My summer bucket list! You can see the full list o My summer bucket list!
You can see the full list on thechicagogoodlife.com! 

Everything shown is tagged below too!
๐Ÿ™๏ธ Rooftop @hotelrobey
๐Ÿ” Burger fest @lakeviewroscoevillage
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Flavors of Albany Park @albanyparkchamber
๐ŸŽ‰ Sundays on State @loopchamber
๐ŸŒณ Promontory Point in Hyde Park
๐Ÿ›ฅ๏ธ @electricboat

#chicagothingstodo #chicagobucketlist #chicagogram #explorechicago #chicago
June Events! โ˜€๏ธ ๐ŸŽผ Tay-Gates before Taylor June Events! โ˜€๏ธ 

๐ŸŽผ Tay-Gates before Taylor Swift Concert 6/2-6/4 pregame at Harry Carey's before the concert. Southern buffet, a cocktail & transportation to Soldier Field

๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ 57th St Art Fair 6/3 

๐Ÿฅค Seltzerland Chicago 6/10 @seltzer_land Use code CGL20 for 20% off tickets 

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Flavors of Albany Park 6/21 @albanyparkchamber 

๐Ÿด Taste of Chicago Humboldt Park 6/24

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Thank You Chicago Juneteenth Market at Promontory 6/19 @promontorychicago 

๐Ÿ‘ง Wiggleworms Tuesdays at Gallagher Way @gallagherwaychi 

๐ŸŽท Jazzinโ€™ at the Shedd (most Wednesdays) @shedd_aquarium 

๐Ÿฆ• Field Museum Free Days June 6, 13, 19, 20, 27 @fieldmuseum 
 
#chicagothingstodo #chicagobucketlist #choosechicago #chicagogram #do312
There are lotโ€™s of farmerโ€™s markets opening up There are lotโ€™s of farmerโ€™s markets opening up this June! Hereโ€™s a few, but head to thechicagogoodlife.com for the entire list! 

-West Humboldt Park 6/3rd
-Horner Park 6/3rd
-Back of the Yards 6/3rd
-Rogers Parkย  6/4th
-Portage Park 6/4th @portageparkfarmersmarket (this market alternates every other weekend with the Jefferson Park market) 
-Hyde Park 6/4th
-Edgewater 6/5th
-Low Line on Southport 6/6th @lakeviewroscoevillage 
-Jefferson Park 6/11th

#chicagofarmersmarket  #chicaoparks #downtownchicago #chicagothingstodo #chicagofoodauthority
38 was great, but now its my 39 era ๐ŸŽ‚ โ™Š๏ธ ๐Ÿฅณ  #geminiseason #gemini #happybirthday
Markets and Festivals happening all Memorial Day W Markets and Festivals happening all Memorial Day Weekend! #chicagobucketlist #choosechicago #chicagoevents #do312 #chicago 

FESTIVALS:
๐Ÿซ” Mole de Mayo Festival @moledemayofest 
๐ŸŽถ Suenos Festival @suenosfestival 
๐ŸŽต Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest @lakevieweast 
๐Ÿบ Malt Row Mayfestiversary in Ravenswood (dog & family friendly) hosted by @begylebrewing & @dovetailbrewery 

MARKETS:
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Randolph Market @randolphmarket 
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Summersalt Market @saltshedchicago 
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Maxwell Street Market (opens this weekend for the season)
Memorial Day Weekend Part 1: Openings this Weekend Memorial Day Weekend Part 1: Openings this Weekend! #chicagobucketlist #choosechicago #chicagoweekend #chicagoevents #chicagogram 

๐Ÿ–๏ธ Beaches open May 26

๐Ÿ’ฅ Weekly @navypierchicago Fireworks - May 27

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Maxwell Street Market opens May 28

๐ŸŒณ Of the Earth at @mortonarb Exhibit opens

 ๐Ÿง—โ€โ™€๏ธ @maggie.daley.park Climbing Wall opens May 26

๐ŸŽถ Live on the Lake at @navypierchicago May 27-29
They say the best way to learn about wine is by... They say the best way to learn about wine is by....learning it from the best sommeliers at @lecordonbleulondon & @terlatowines! ๐Ÿท 

Today, I got to experience a lunch with @lecordonbleulondon featuring @terlatowines. I learned a TON about the wine making process & even tried a new wine, @loveblockwine made from green tea extract! 

@lecordonbleulondon is offering a week long summer course in London where you can learn from the best in the wine industry! Thanks for having me today at Tangley Oaks! (partner) #terlatowines #winetasting #lecordonbleu #wine #lakebluff
#AD I recently got to try the new @thecocacolaco S #AD I recently got to try the new @thecocacolaco Simply Mixology line! These mixers are refreshing, fruit forward and there are 3 flavors to make your favorite alcohol free beverage or cocktail this summer. My favorite was the Strawberry Guava Mojito Mocktail and the recipe is below!! #cocacola #mocktails

Strawberry Guava Mojito
5 oz Simply Mixology Strawberry Guava Mojito
ยฝ oz Ritual Zero Proof Gin Alternative
ยฝ oz Monin Mojito Syrup
Just ๐Ÿ’› HIGHLIGHTING ๐Ÿ’› your feed First MNO e Just ๐Ÿ’› HIGHLIGHTING ๐Ÿ’› your feed

First MNO event with @mamafreshchi @almahotelzachary โœ”๏ธ more pics loading next week...

So where's our next MNO?? #chicagomoms #chicagoblogger #chicagogram
Events this weekend May 19th-21st! ๐Ÿถ Dog Day Events this weekend May 19th-21st! 

๐Ÿถ Dog Day at @gallagherwaychi 
๐Ÿ›๏ธ @renegadecraft in Andersonville Sat/Sun 
๐ŸŽญ London Road by @shatteredglobe at @theaterwit 
๐Ÿน Margarita & Sangria Fest @lincolnparkzoo Friday
๐Ÿฉฐ Hubbard Street Dance at Harris Theatre @facetschicago x @hubbardstreet Fri-Sun. 
๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ Pullman Railroad Days @historicpullman Sat/Sun
๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿผ Drag Brunch at @lnfchicago Sunday
๐Ÿบ Pilsen Cantina Crawl Saturday @pilsen_fest 

#chicagoevents #chicagobucketlist #chicagogram #chicagothingstodo #chicago
Cheers everyone. We made it to VPR Finale night ๐ŸŽ‰โœจ

Happy hour @tantachicago Monday-Friday from 5-7pm. Empanadas, ceviche, baos and more! #chicagohappyhour #happyhourchicago #chicagodrinks #chicagorestaurants
Tuesday with a side of brunch @breakfasthousechica Tuesday with a side of brunch @breakfasthousechicago ๐Ÿณ I love their chorizo hash & fried chicken sandwich with an egg 

#chicagobrunch #chicagobreakfast #chicagodiner #chicagofoodauthority
Weekend Events! ๐ŸŽ‰ ๐Ÿณ Rooftop Brunch at @tanta Weekend Events! ๐ŸŽ‰
๐Ÿณ Rooftop Brunch at @tantachicago 
๐Ÿฅ• Lincoln Square Farmers Market @lsrcc_chicago 
5/13 
๐ŸŒฑ Kilbourn Park Greenhouse Plant Sale 5/13
๐Ÿชด Garfield Park Conservatory Plant sale 5/13 @gpconservatory 
๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Roscoe Lincoln Craft Fair @amdurproductions 
5/13-5/14th
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Vintage Bazaar at Lo Rez @lorezbrewing 5/13
๐Ÿ’ Logan Square Farmers Market @lsfarmersmarket 
๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Mayfest in Lincoln Park @starevents 5/13-5/14

#chicagoevents #chicagothingstodo #do312 #chicagobucketlist #choosechicago
@tantachicago, located in River North, focused on @tantachicago, located in River North, focused on regional Peruvian specialities but also includes dishes influenced by other cultures. My favorites were the classic ceviche and sweet corn empanadas. I recommend getting the ceviche trio so you can try them all. They host many events like their Motherโ€™s Day buffet! Their seasonal rooftop is also awesome โ˜€๏ธโ˜€๏ธ#chicagorestaurants #rivernorthchicago #rivernorth #downtownchicago #chicagobrunch
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