Archive for 'Local Things To Do' Category
Mar 30, 2022

National Take a Walk in the Park day comes around every year on March 30th!  Celebrated a week after the Spring Equinox, it’s a great opportunity to explore local parks and trails and experience the great outdoors.  After spending a few months indoors hiding from the snow, sleet, and ice, this is the perfect time […]

Mar 17, 2022

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day from all of us here at Classic Auto Group!  Today we’re celebrating by highlighting some wonderful facts about Ireland’s automotive history!  And when you’re fully in the spirit o’ the holiday, we’ve included lots of local pubs and restaurants to visit or some recipes you can make to enjoy Irish meals […]

Mar 14, 2022

We love exploring the local area, but we especially enjoy spending the day taking in Chicago’s bustling metropolitan energy!  Today we’re sharing our top picks for great walking tours in the area, so you can see the city from a whole new perspective!  You’ll find everything from tours which appease the local history buffs in […]

Mar 9, 2022

Today we’re sharing our tips and tricks about the St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2022, and best places to watch it along with other fun ways to celebrate the occasion!  The Chicago St Paddy’s Day Parade is the largest one in the whole US, and we’re very proud of that fact.  We’ll be covering where to […]

Mar 8, 2022

It’s not only Women’s History Month but it’s also International Women’s Day.  Today we’re going to talk about some amazing historic sites to visit that celebrate the amazing progress and contributions women have made and continue to make.

Mar 7, 2022

Botanical gardens are incredible places to visit!  Not only are they absolutely beautiful to look at and relaxing to walk through, but they’re a wonderful place for science!  The botanical gardens document local and exotic flora for the purpose of scientific research, education, and conservation. Did you also know that spending time within nature has […]

Mar 6, 2022

From March to early April, Chicago area fishermen have gathered on the shores of Lake Michigan for a time honored tradition started in the 1930s: smelt fishing!  Unlike the typical fishing techniques spent floating on a pond sipping drinks leisurely under the shining sun, smelt fishing takes place in the still of the night, most […]

Mar 5, 2022

Welcome to our Local Community Calendar of Events for March 2022.  We’ve rounded up our picks for family friendly e events and workshops both in person and online.  Most of these serve the Lake County area residents, and others provide a fun filled day out on the town under the lights of the big city.  […]

Mar 3, 2022

We’re very excited that it’s World Wildlife Day!  This year’s theme is all about recovering key local species with the intent of restoring and preserving the local ecosystem.  By raising awareness of the creatures and beings that live right here in our own backyard, we will be able to have a much better life for […]

Feb 21, 2022

The winter up North here in Illinois and Wisconsin can certainly be brutally cold and snowy!  For those of us who enjoy the brisk, blustery wintry weather and outdoor activities it can be blissful and exhilarating. However, for the person who prefers something more low key, it can cause a bit of cabin fever.  That’s […]