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Wednesday February 08, 2012

Father's Day

As a self-proclaimed Daddy’s Girl, I, of all people understand the importance of this Sunday!

While Mother’s Day’s is a snap... flowers, jewelry, spa day... Fathers are a little trickier to shop for. Why not give Dad a rocking Father’s Day??

Here are a few great ideas:

The Classic Start: Breakfast in Bed

Check out this perfect pancake recipe:
http://allrecipes.com/HowTo/Perfect-Pancakes/Detail.aspx


If Your Dad’s Into Architecture: Take him to Northwestern University for the Design in the Age of Darwin: From William Morris to Frank Lloyd Wright tour.

Time: 12 - 5 p.m.
Location: Northwestern University, 40 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston


Manly Man Camping Dad: Check out Highland Park Heller Nature Center’s Basic Family Camping adventure, which kicks off Saturday night.

Location: Heller Nature Center (2821 Ridge Road, Highland Park)
Dates: Saturday, June 14 through Sunday, June 15
Time: 5 p.m. - 10 a.m.
Cost: $90 (resident) $115 (non resident) per family What to bring: sleeping bags, personal gear, and main course for dinner
*Insider tip: If you don’t want to schlep your own tent, borrow one from Heller Nature Center!


Football Fanatic... Give him a Rush – The Chicago Rush!

Check out the team's website at http://www.chicagorush.com for information on tickets to upcoming games for as little as $12!

Location: Allstate Arena, Rosemont
Next game: Sunday, June 22
Time: 3 p.m.
Cost: $12 and up


For The Father Man Enough To Admit He Can Smell The Roses: Take him to the Chicago Botanic Gardens for the Dwarf Conifer Garden Opening or the Malott Japanese Garden.

Time: 11a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: 1000 Lake-Cook Rd., Glencoe
Cost: $15 for parking


The Dad Dying To Drive

Check out our article on the North Shore’s Best Public Golf Courses


A Finale For Father’s Day

Check out Kenny Loggins at Ravinia Festival!

Location: Ravinia Festival (Highland Park)
Date: Sunday June 15
Time: 7 p.m.
Cost: $50 pavilion, $15 lawn seating
*Insider tip: Doors open at 4pm... GET THERE EARLY!

Park at the train station on St. Johns Ave and take a FREE shuttle right to the doors of Ravinia Festival!


Oh... We Have One More For The Dream Dad

STILL don’t know what to do for Fathers Day give him the ultimate Xperience?

Check out: www.xperiencedays.com

For the Dad always wanted to be a fighter pilot? Or how about a private champagne balloon flight over Chicago? Is he more of a sailor? Take him out in the open waters of Lake Michigan. You’re bound to find something to celebrate for your guy!

Hope this helps make the day memorable and remembering that Dads are where it’s at this Sunday!