“Brothers’ Field did a great job making karaoke happen last night even with a last minute cancellation from the DJ. The kids were happy and even some of the adults that got to sing too. It’s such a cool place to hang out during the late Spring, Summer and Fall. I hopefully look forward to some more karaoke events in the future.”
“We love Janet. She was the MVP of our wedding. From fixing scheduling and contract mishaps, to finding us the perfect vendors, to adding small touches to make our night magical, to praying with and for us, Janet did it all. We treasure our time laughing and crying together over the year. The venue itself, with its fireplace, high ceilings, elegant setup, courtyards, and chandeliers is classy and refined. Don’t wait and book this beautiful venue with Janet.”
“Hot Ground Gym is one of the best after-school activities for kids, helping them develop both physically and mentally. The well-trained instructors build strong relationships with the children, encourage their individual growth, and teach valuable life skills like problem-solving and teamwork. Our son absolutely loves this place and the constantly changing weekly missions and obstacles!”
“Concorde Banquets is truly an exceptional venue! The staff is incredibly professional, attentive, and welcoming, and their service is always top-notch. We recently provided photo booth services there, and as always, the event was beautifully organized with stunning décor and a warm, inviting atmosphere that makes every celebration unforgettable.
We can’t wait for the next event we get to do at Concorde Banquets—always a pleasure working with such an amazing team and venue. Highly recommend!”
“Emily, was the best! She was very nice, patient, thorough with her instructions, and super helpful all the way. It was a blast! We enjoy her, the painting and the music. We will be back!”
“Hot Ground Gym is incredible! Two of my kids attend HGG camps and days off school regularly and they LOVE IT. And our youngest is old enough to attend camp with her older siblings this summer too! I love HGG as a parent because of the confidence it builds in my very different children. Recently HGG came to our elementary school and donated their time for our students to enhance leadership + teamwork. It was inspiring and I am so grateful for HGG’s involvement in our local community. You cannot find a better place for your kids to discover their own strengths. Thank you Sam & Doug!”
“Had a great time at this bowling alley. The place was clean, the vibe was good, and everything was super easy. Heather was the standout—she was super helpful and just made the whole experience better without even trying. Really appreciated how chill and friendly she was.
Definitely worth stopping by, especially if Heather’s around!”
“Beautiful little park, wonderful trails for running, walking, biking. Sandy beach area with fire pits. Fantastic beer garden next to the water. I don't think I've ever seen a place with all this before.”
12:30 - 3:30PM
139 N Seymour Ave, Mundelein
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“We rented the entire roller rink for a kiddo birthday party and had a wonderful experience from start to finish. The staff was helpful & responsive through planning and then friendly and fun on site for our event! Just For Fun Roller Rink was clean, well managed, and such a blast! For the adults who grew up with lots of roller rinks, you will LOVE reliving your childhood. They have a snack bar, video games, black lights, disco ball, DJ who takes requests, and trainers to help new skaters. We will absolutely be back with our family, it was a great experience!!”
11AM - 12AM
824 E Rand Rd, Mt Prospect
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“I rarely leave reviews, but Sam and his co-manager at Bowlero, they both absolutely deserves recognition’s . From the moment we walked in, they set the tone for a smooth, enjoyable night. They were friendly, patient, and incredibly professional.
When we had an issue, Sam handled it immediately and with real care. He didn’t brush anything off, he took ownership, communicated clearly, and made sure everything was fixed quickly. You don’t see that level of customer service much anymore.
Sam and his associate manager genuinely made our visit better. They checked in on us, made sure the lanes were good, and treated us like actual valued guests. You can tell they takes pride in the place and in their job.
Bowlero is lucky to have them. Because of these fine people, we’ll definitely be coming back.”
“Absolutely beautiful playground right on the lake, perfect for all ages. There are two different playgrounds for different age groups, one of which is handicap accessible. Lots of towers, climbers, music, slides and swings, and one playground even has a sandbox. The biggest downsides to this park is that's its wood chips and there's limited shade. There are some sunshades, mainly over the benches surrounding the playground, but the playground itself is fully exposed, so better to go on a cloudy day.”
“We had our wedding at the metropolis ballroom in August 2025 and they surpassed our expectations! We worked with Anita and truly couldn’t say enough good things about her, she made our wedding feel like such a priority and met all of our needs! She was so attentive, responsive and present on our wedding day and all the months leading up! The venue was beautiful, was able to accommodate our large guest list and felt very us! We feel so lucky. Thank you!”
“My wife and I recently had our wedding at Loft 21 a few weeks ago, and let me tell you, the pictures, walk throughs and planning did not do justice to how amazing the venue was.My wife and I are planners and we booked with Loft 21 a year in advance, so you can imagine we had a lot of ideas for our wedding. The planning process with Loft was good, some minor miscommunication, but feel like that will happen anywhere when you're emailing back and forth for that long. We were quickly able to jump on the phone and hash out all the plans and timeline to make everything flow perfectly.Brittni (Operation Lead) did an amazing job for our ceremony and reception and made the day of so easy for us that we did not have to do anything before the wedding, other than setting up our own props. The pre-ceremony, ceremony, cocktail hour and reception went so smoothly, it's really hard to believe. I would highly, highly, HIGHLY recommend Loft 21 to any couple looking to get married in the area.I'd also highly recommend utilizing Loft 21s preferred vendors, specifically H.Y.P.E Media as the owner of Loft also owns them so it made the Music and Production so much easier on us.They allow you to customize pretty much your own event, from lighting to set up to bar package, to pretty much anything you can think of.Thank you again Loft 21, Brittni, Jazmine and everyone else at Loft 21 for making our day so special and easy on us!”
“Here's a good joint to come and have a drink, nice place to have a drink and it's really clean, everybody should give it a try, drinks are not too expensive, compared to other bars. Highly recommend!!!”
“The rooms at The Forester are crisp, clean and oh-so- comfortable. Decor is elegantly artistic. The area/parking - quiet and safe. The Staff are professional and prompt.My personal fav: the breakfast menu offers a sophisticated take on every day classics - the items we ordered were delicious and beautifully prepared.We enjoyed our short stay - will return!”
“I find myself having to work from more co-working spaces than I'd ideally like, and I have to say that this place is my favorite by a distance. The office Clubhouse is a great space, it's well equipped and it's incredible value compared to any of the chains. Mac is personable, diligent and makes a hell of an espresso! Already looking forward to my next visit.”
“Out of town guest. First time ride. Well organized, great instructions, great food and beverages. Well informed, friendly, polite, courteous staff! Will look for venue in my city.”
“Such a tremendous wedding venue in the Chicagoland area. The Armour House has a European Old World grandeur that is unmatched. We might as well have been in Italy all day long! I was so impressed and had so much fun playing on the grounds. It's elegant and romantic with plenty of outdoor and indoor spaces for photos. Can't say enough positive things about this stunning wedding venue!
images by teri b photography”
Open 24 hours
26225 Riverwoods Blvd, Lake Forest
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“We had a work event at the Hilton Garden and Kelly Jernigan and her team did an outstanding job! Our Conference room was clean and comfortable. Our daily lunches were delicious! Thank you Kelly for an outstanding experience!”
“A great fair ( $15 entry ) with many free events like pro bull riders , rodeo , pig race , dog stunt show , k9 demo , lumberjack show , magic show , kids game show and loads of free gifts . I loved it and its super close to my house.”
11AM - 11PM
316 Center Dr, Vernon Hills
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“Great for winter! staff were very friendly, Conner the cook was very helpful in remaking my sisters pizza 3 times because of how picky she is with cheese.. food was great! very clean and much to do!”
“Our son has been training with Duane and Ray for over a year. During that time his skills and mental approach to the game have improved greatly! The facility in Schaumburg also happens to first-rate. If you’ve got a boy or girl hoopster looking to improve his or her game, I strongly recommend GPA.”
“I was there to play bingo and the men who ran the event were so very nice, very helpful to explain the games and they all made me feel very comfortable. It was a very nice night, even though I didn't win, I had fun.”
“I rented an office here from April 23-Dec 23. The staff here is fantastic. They are very friendly and will do everything possible to make your stay hospitable and warm. No internet issues, coffee is always great and the other tenants are also pretty amazing. I will wholeheartedly recommend this place and Andres, the community manager is rockstar.”
“I went there for a yelp event. it was calledneon night and it was a fundraiser. I have never been here prior to it nor was I familiar with it. It seems like a wonderful organization. You can donate books or money, and it helps children that don't have the means to buy books and you donate money or books, and it helps them. The CM of the North Shore suburbs Keisha and her assistant were kind enough to organize this.”
“Our daughter loves her team and coach. If your child is ready to go beyond park district soccer this is the club for you. Being a private club expect to pay and volunteer. But, we've watch our child grow rapidly in the few months she's been there.”
“Incredibly nice stay! We stayed for 4 nights for a local dog show. Location was very easy, and layout of Suites was very convenient to outside exits. Greatly appreciated the designated dog area complete with bags and garbage holder. Very helpful and considerate. Rooms, hallways exercise room and laundry were extremely clean, spacious and comfortable. Kitchens were equipped with everything needed for our short stay including toaster, microwave, and any other appliance to use if asked. So nice to have a clean laundry on site. Staff very friendly and helpful. We had a problem with a faucet and heater, they immediately had someone (Oscar) come up to investigate and he promptly and courteously handled our needs. Because of this experience we will seek out Sonesta stays in the future. Thank you!”
“Great place. My daughter loves going there. Coach Jill is amazing with children and Linda front office receptionist is always very sweet and helpful. Definitiely a 5 star.”
“I stopped by this cute boutique of unique jewelry, art, and other accessories today and loved it! You can find something here for everyone for any occasion. Prices are reasonable and the employees are kind and friendly. I highly recommend this hidden gem in Long Grove, IL.”