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Ho Ho Holiday Shopping
Posted on December 16th, 2011 by Amber Holst
With Christmas right around the corner, bring the tykes on over to Water Tower Place for some holiday shopping and a visit with Santa.
Just in from the North Pole, St. Nick’s ready to greet children of all ages on Level 2 today until 6 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 10 and 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
So bring you camera and capture the holiday memories!
Also, after shopping, make sure to present your same-day receipts totaling more than $250 to the concierge desk located in the Michigan Avenue lobby to receive two free general admission tickets to the Museum of Science and Industry (through Dec. 24).
Tags: Christmas in Chicago, holiday events, magnificent mile, Santa at Water Tower Place, Santa Claus
Santa with his Shoes So Bright
Posted on December 7th, 2011 by Mike Chamernik
Santa Claus himself will be at Brunch, at 644 N. Orleans St., Saturday, Dec. 10 from 7:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. And, like many of the restaurants patrons, he will stop in to get his shoes shined.
Children can meet with St. Nick that morning, and families can try some of Executive Chef Joseph Pierro’s holiday creations, like sweet potato buttermilk pancakes, spiced pecans and s’mores French Toast.
One of the major calling cards of Brunch is their shoe shine booth, where business folks can get spiffed up in an instant. The restaurant is tailored to the white collar, also offering a board room, an express station, WiFi, a teleconference system, and a newsstand.
The establishment also separates itself by featuring a wood interior, artwork by artist Kristin Corna, and a wide variety of food. Brunch not only has classic dishes from its namesake, like pancakes, waffles, omelets and pastries, but also sandwiches, burgers, soups and salads.
Brunch makes efforts to go green and honor local products. All their coffee (from local coffee maker Intelligentsia) comes in mugs donated by customers, and if you bring your own mug to use you will get a discount. Pastries come from Bennison’s Bakery, and root beer and orange soda from Filbert’s.
Brunch is open daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tags: Brunch, Chicago Events, Christmas in Chicago, Family Friendly, Holidays in Chicago, River North, Santa Claus
$25 Macy’s Gift Cards to Be Given Out on Friday!
Posted on December 11th, 2009 by Adam Marks
Santa Claus is coming to town and you better be nice! Why? Macy’s has declared Friday, December 11th as National Believe Day, a chance to reward anyone caught doing a good deed!
They are celebrating by sending out teams of “Believe Newsboys” to hand out $25 Macy’s Believe Bonus gift cards to anyone spotted doing something nice for someone else! Here’s where you can find the boys:
6:00-7:00 a.m. – Daley Plaza
7:00-8:00 a.m. – State and Lake El Stop by the Chicago Theater
8:00-9:00 a.m. – Tribune Tower
9:00-10:00 a.m. – Chicago Water Tower and Pumping Station
Why newsboys? Simply a fun throwback to the famous “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus“ editorial from the New York Sun in 1897. It was Virginia O’Hanlon and the famous editorial that inspired Macy’s Believe campaign, so if your name just happens to be Virginia, go on into any Macy’s and receive a special gift!
To learn more about the special, heart-warming holiday tale that explores the existence of Santa Claus, tune into CBS at Friday at 7:00 p.m. for the “Yes Virginia” animated special.
Tags: holiday, Macy's, Santa Claus
Santa’s Chicago Debut at Navy Pier
Posted on December 10th, 2009 by Jessica Rangel
Santa’s been making appearances all over Chicago, from the top of the John Hancock Observatory down to the 9th Annual Navy Pier Winter WonderFest, where he’ll be stationed every day from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. until December 24th. (See where else Santa’s been spotted!)
He’s been taking requests at the Family Pavilion Stage at Winter WonderFest, but getting him there was no easy feat. After all, Santa doesn’t just show up–he arrives in style.
If you were present at Santa’s grand arrival December 4, you know what we’re talking about. Braving the chilled December air, dozens of families and friends gathered eagerly on Dock Street to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus to town.
Leaving his reindeer to rest and his sleigh in the shop, Santa arrived in a most nontraditional way – he sailed in on a boat courtesy of Shoreline Sightseeing Cruises!
Santa and his North Pole pals were greeted by an excited crowd and Christmas carols as the Mayor of Winter WonderFest and his Top Dog, Patch, welcomed him to the Windy City (see video here!).
As the sky lit with colorful fireworks announcing his grand arrival, Santa expressed his fondness for Chicago. Before retreating to the Mayor’s office to indulge in some milk and cookies, he told all of the attendees at Navy Pier that he expected all of the children to visit him and tell him exactly what they want for Christmas!
For more on all of the Winter WonderFest coverage, follow @NavyPier and @CP_Chicago on Twitter!
Tags: holiday, John Hancock Observatory, Navy Pier, Santa Claus, Winter WonderFest
Chicago Shops: Kids’ Shopping and Events
Posted on December 8th, 2009 by Adam Marks
We’ve been talking about holiday shopping deals and events around town for the past couple of weeks, focusing in on home decor and fashion-related finds, but this week we’re focusing on a group that counts on the holidays the most: kids! In honor of the little ones, here’s a roundup that’s sure to be fun for kids (and kids at heart!).
1. HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS AT THE 900 SHOPS
The latest in a line of Holiday Happenings going on at The 900 Shops, this week’s selection of Kids’ Stores are bringing you promotions and events perfect for holiday shopping.
Enjoy game demonstrations and the chance to win free games at Galt Toys + Galt Baby (left), then stop by Frankie’s Italian for a bite to eat, where kids will receive a complimentary mini-deep dish chocolate chip cookie topped with gelato.
Also be sure to stop by Glove Me Tender, Oilily, and Preggers, where you’ll receive a special gift with your purchase (more details here). While you’re at The 900 Shops, don’t forget to visit Santa on the 3rd floor; each child who visits with Santa receives a special gift!
2. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AT MACY’S ON STATE STREET
Grab the kids and head over to Macy’s on State Street for an exclusive breakfast with the bearded man himself! There will also be face painting and balloon artistry to enjoy in-between bites of your scrumptious plated breakfast.
Don’t forget to pop up to Santaland on the 5th floor, a Macy’s tradition on State Street since 1948.
3. AMERICAN GIRL PACKAGE AT RITZ-CARLTON CHICAGO
For little girls who are dreaming of an American Girl Christmas, The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, a Four Seasons Hotel, has put together The American Girl Package, an old-fashioned, fun-filled sleepover for girls and their families! The Ritz-Carlton even provides a bed for your American Girl, complete with turn-down service, cookies, and milk.
The package includes complimentary gifts and a welcome photo of girls and dolls in front of the beautifully decorated Ritz-Carlton Christmas tree, the chance for kids to learn from The Ritz-Carlton’s talented pastry chefs in the kitchen, and complimentary in-room dining for guests 5 and under.
Rates begin at $350 per night. For reservations or additional information, go online or call (312) 266-1000.
For more information on holiday shopping and kid-friendly goings-on in Chicago, follow @CP_Chicago and @The900Shops on Twitter!
Tags: Holiday Events Chicago, Kids Chicago, Macy's on State Street, Santa Claus, The 900 Shops
Q&A with Old St. Nick & Free Santas
Posted on December 4th, 2009 by Rebecca Taras
Don’t ask how we did it, but we were able to score a much-coveted interview with the “Man in Red” (in Italy, “Man in Blue”) and could barely get our questions out what with being so enraptured talking to Santa, a paragon of gift giving and rosy-cheeked cheer.
We threw the guy a few hardballs, but found out the fluff for you, as well, and here you go:
CP: How is the Chicago weather treating you; I mean, you live at the North Pole. Is it balmy here?
SC: Not really; there’s something about that wind coming in off Lake Michigan that really just chills a guy to the bone.
CP: How do you handle your popularity this time of year? The paparazzi? The new reality show, “Santa: Saint or Sinner?”
SC: When celebs tell you fame’s tough, they’re not kidding. Fortunately, there’s nothing I love more than pulling a sack of Christmas letters over to the couch, downing some milk and green beans (I lay off the cookies until the week before Christmas), and checking out wish lists. I laugh, I cry; you people can be really messed up.
CP: And why does it seem like you’re on every red carpet, event after event, up and down all these chimneys I keep hearing about?
SC: That would be Christmas magic. It works best for me around the holidays. Like, I could never hit that many Fourth of July barbecues…the mojo’s just not there. But I hit plenty of barbecues, believe me.
Santa arrives at Navy Pier Winter WonderFest December 4 with the help of Shoreline Sightseeing Cruises, and will be taking your requests at the Pier all month long. Here are a few other for-sure Santa sightings for you and yours:
LIST OF FREE SANTA SIGHTINGS:
I. Navy Pier WinterWonderFest Santa: Come by this all-things-holidays event at Navy Pier and sit with Santa for free! Make sure to stop by for his big arrival Dec. 4! Buy a wristband and the world is yours–and your kids’–oyster.
II. Daley Plaza Santa: Visit Santa in the comfort of his own home and right on the fringes of Christkindlmarket Chicago. More info here on Daley Plaza Santa.
III. Breakfast w/ Santa at Macy’s on State Street: Santa is reaching out on this one; for $16 adults and $12 for kids under 10, you get breakfast, face painting, and balloon artistry–and a photo with good St. Nick. Now, yell “Christmas!” and click on it for more details, too.
IV. Lincoln Park Zoo: Santa obviously isn’t afraid of anything; he’s seeing kids this year at the Kovler Lion House as part of ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo.
V. CTA Holiday Train: We saw this lit-up, Santa-waving, on-the-rails express from the office windows the other day. It’s a moving target, but you can catch up to it if you want. Whether you want to ride in it on your way to work is a different matter.
Tags: Chicago Entertainment & Attractions, Christmas, Downtown Chicago, Kris Kringle, Macy's, Navy Pier, Santa Claus, St. Nick, Winter WonderFest
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