ROSEMONT’S PARKWAY BANK PARK Hopping With a “Bunny Bar Hop” bar crawl Saturday, April 13 and “Spring Fun Fest”family festival Saturday, April 20.

ROSEMONT’S PARKWAY BANK PARK CELEBRATES SPRING WITH TWO BLOSSOMING EVENTS

Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district (5501 Park Place, Rosemont) will offer fun for all ages this spring with a special “Bunny Bar Hop” bar crawl Saturday, April 13 and “Spring Fun Fest”family festival Saturday, April 20.

Parkway Bank Park will kick off its spring festivities with the “Bunny Bar Hop” bar crawl Saturday, April 13 from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Participating venues offering drink specials include Adobe Gila’s, Bub City, Five Roses Pub, Hofbräuhaus Chicago, Kings Dining & Entertainment and Park Tavern. Revelers will be challenged to visit all six bars during the four-hour event timeframe in order to be entered to win a Rosemont grand prize. Tickets are now available for $10 by visiting ParkwayBankPark.com and include access to the bar crawl, two complimentary ticket vouchers for Zanies Comedy Club and a swag item. Tickets will also be available for purchase on-site at Parkway Bank Park during the event for $15. 



Families are invited to visit Parkway Bank Park Saturday, April 20 for a fun-filled day of outdoor festivities at “Spring Fun Fest.” A variety of free activities will be offered from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. including balloon sculpting, bounce houses, face painting, visits with the Easter Bunny and live entertainment. Children are also invited to participate in an Easter egg hunt featuring 10,000 eggs filled with candy, toys and coupons for Rosemont businesses.







About Parkway Bank Park 
Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district is a 200,000 square-foot complex home to 13 dining and entertainment venues offer upscale international cuisine, live music and comedy, state-of-the-art film, indoor skydiving, bowling and more. Conveniently located near O’Hare International Airport at 5501 Park Place, Parkway Bank Park is easily accessible from Chicago as well as the suburbs. A 20-minute drive from Chicago’s Loop, Parkway Bank Park is walking distance from the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, the CTA Blue Line Rosemont station, Fashion Outlets of Chicago and the Rosemont Theatre. Convenient parking is available and is free with validation from any of the Park’s venues.

The current venues located within Parkway Bank Park include Adobe Gila’s, AMC Theatre, Big Ten Experience, Bub City, Five Roses Pub, Fogo de Chão, Hofbräuhaus Chicago, iFLY Indoor Skydiving, Joe’s Live, Kings Dining & Entertainment, Park Tavern, Sugar Factory, and Zanies Comedy Club. Both Harley-Davidson and Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar will open their newest locations at the entertainment district in 2019. The venues surround a great lawn that plays host to a variety of seasonal events including concerts, festivals and a winter ice rink. For more information, visit ParkwayBankPark.com.

About The Village of Rosemont
Rosemont, Illinois, Chicagoland’s business and entertainment suburb, is conveniently located five minutes from O’Hare Airport and twenty minutes from Chicago’s downtown. Easily accessible via the area’s major highways, Rosemont is home to the Allstate Arena, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, a wide variety of hotel and dining options, Rosemont Theatre, Fashion Outlets of Chicago, Parkway Bank Park entertainment district and Impact Field. Rosemont continues to grow and evolve based on the new vision of Mayor Bradley A. Stephens. For more information, visit Rosemont.com.

Winter's Looking Rosy In Rosemont As ICE SKATING RETURNS TO ROSEMONT'S PARKWAY BANK PARK

ICE SKATING RETURNS TO ROSEMONT'S PARKWAY BANK PARK FRIDAY, FROM NOVEMBER 23rd ON

Special Events Include “Light Up The Park” Tree Lighting and “Children’s Character Skate”

Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district is thrilled to kick off the holiday season with the return of the Chicago Wolves Ice Rink Friday, Nov. 23. Visitors can enjoy ice skating beginning at 11 a.m. in addition to several other holiday offerings available throughout the afternoon leading up to the Park’s annual “Light Up The Park” tree lighting event.

“The Chicago Wolves Ice Rink has become a winter tradition for Rosemont’s visitors,” said Rosemont Mayor Brad Stephens.  “The addition of the ice rink to Parkway Bank Park’s variety of dining and entertainment offerings provides a great holiday outing for all ages.”

A variety of family-friendly festivities will be available at “Light Up The Park” including visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, free horse-drawn sleigh rides and ice carving viewing. Rosemont’s Mayor Brad Stephens will arrive at 5:30 p.m. to officially illuminate the Park with a spectacular display of more than 80,000 holiday lights. The ice rink will close for the evening at 11 p.m. Parkway Bank Park’s restaurants and entertainment venues will be open throughout the day.

The Chicago Wolves Ice Rink will be open every day through January 7, 2019. In addition to special holiday hours, the rink will also be open on Sundays through February 24, 2019.

Families can enjoy a special “Children’s Character Skate” every Sunday throughout the month of December from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Presented by Xfinity, children ages 12 and under are invited to visit the rink early and skate with their families alongside some special characters including:

The Incredibles (Dec. 2)
Jasmine & Aladdin (Dec. 9)
Wonder Woman & Super Man (Dec. 16)
Anna & Kristoff (Dec. 23)
Alice in Wonderland & The Mad Hatter (Dec. 30)

Admission to the Chicago Wolves Ice Rink is free. Guests are invited to bring their own skates. Skate rentals are also available on-site for $8. Below is a detailed schedule of ice skating hours:

Ice Skating 2018 Hours: November 24 – December 21
Mondays – Thursdays: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday: 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. (Children’s Character Skate begins at 9 a.m. on Sundays in December)

Ice Skating Special Holiday Hours: December 22 - January 7
Mondays – Sundays: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Christmas Eve: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Christmas Day: 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.
New Year’s Eve: 11 a.m. – 1 a.m.
New Year’s Day: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Ice Skating 2019 Schedule and Hours: January 13 – February 24
Sundays: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Martin Luther King Day (Jan. 21): 2 p.m. – 10 p.m.
President’s Day (Feb. 18): 2 p.m. – 10 p.m.

About Parkway Bank Park
Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district is a 200,000 square-foot complex home to 13 dining and entertainment venues offer upscale international cuisine, live music and comedy, state-of-the-art film, indoor skydiving, bowling and more. Conveniently located near O’Hare International Airport at 5501 Park Place, Parkway Bank Park is easily accessible from Chicago as well as the suburbs. A 20-minute drive from Chicago’s Loop, Parkway Bank Park is walking distance from the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, the CTA Blue Line Rosemont station, Fashion Outlets of Chicago and the Rosemont Theatre. Convenient parking is available and is free with validation from any of the Park’s venues.

The current venues located within Parkway Bank Park include Adobe Gila’s, AMC Theatre (formerly Muvico), Big Ten Experience, Bub City, Five Roses Pub, Fogo de Chão, Hofbräuhaus Chicago, iFLY Indoor Skydiving, Joe’s Live, Kings Dining & Entertainment, Park Tavern, Sugar Factory, and Zanies Comedy Club. Harley-Davidson will open its newest area store at the entertainment district in 2019. The venues surround a great lawn that plays host to a variety of seasonal events including concerts, festivals and a winter ice rink. For more information, visit ParkwayBankPark.com.

About The Village of Rosemont
Rosemont, Illinois, Chicagoland’s business and entertainment suburb, is conveniently located five minutes from O’Hare Airport and twenty minutes from Chicago’s downtown. Easily accessible via the area’s major highways, Rosemont is home to the Allstate Arena, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, a wide variety of hotel and dining options, Rosemont Theatre, Fashion Outlets of Chicago, Parkway Bank Park entertainment district and Impact Field. Rosemont continues to grow and evolve based on the new vision of Mayor Bradley A. Stephens. For more information, visit Rosemont.com.

Highly Recommended Haunts: DISTURBIA: SCREAMS IN THE PARK at Rosemont

Halloween Haunts On Our Radar:

“DISTURBIA: SCREAMS IN THE PARK” RETURNS TO TORMENT MB FINANCIAL PARK VISITORS THIS OCTOBER

Back in the day, I spent 3 years working a haunted house during the Halloween season as Carrie and a bloody bride, and it was great fun. I'll admit to making grownups pee themselves in terror, cry, and one women even ran screaming through the emergency exit. I'm retired from the gig now, but I'll always have a soft spot for those days, and I'm happy to send my readers to excellent haunts that may just have the same effect.

MB Financial Park’s acclaimed interactive horror experience “Disturbia: Screams in the Park” will return to the basement level of the MB Financial Park parking garage (5501 Park Place) Friday, Sept. 30. The sinister attraction, featuring 20,000 square feet of terror with more than 35 rooms, will remain open through Monday, Nov. 5. Tickets are now available.

Guests of “Disturbia: Screams in the Park” determine their own fate based on the choices they make while traversing the inescapable halls of the haunt. New experiences for 2016 include a multi-level underground sewer where dark and ominous waters await; and a petrifying swamp filled with unnerving creatures waiting to torment unsuspecting trespassers. The haunt’s newly remodeled exit is sure to haunt the dreams of its victims – as long as they are able to escape unscathed.

“Disturbia: Screams in the Park” is a product of Joseph and Mike Pantano. The attraction’s highly interactive nature and high quality settings help distinguish it from other haunts in the Chicago area. In its debut year, “Disturbia: Screams in the Park” was ranked third by the Chicago Tribune and Haunted Illinois in their lists of top Chicago-area haunted houses.

Tickets and More Information

“Disturbia: Screams in the Park” is an indoor environment that operates rain or shine. General admission tickets are $25 per person Sundays through Thursdays and $30 per person Fridays and Saturdays. VIP tickets, which allow ticketholders quicker access and less wait time for the haunt, are also available for $40 per person. Discounted tickets are available for groups of 10 or more at www.grouptix.net. Visitors are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance at www.disturbiascreams.com. Tickets can also be purchased on-site.

A minimum age of 13 is recommended for the haunt and parental discretion is advised. The haunt is open from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Tuesdays through Thursdays and Sundays and from 7 p.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.

Below are the days of operation:

• September 30 - October 2

• October 7 - 9

• October 14 - 16

• October 20- 23

• October 26 - 31

• November 4 - 5 (pitch black experience; all lights in the haunt will be turned off)

Parking is free with validation from the haunted house ticket booth. After parking in the MB Financial Park parking garage, guests can follow signage directing them to the main elevators located in the middle of the parking garage and take the elevators to “LL” to descend into the underground world of “Disturbia: Screams in the Park.”

About The Village of Rosemont, Illinois: Rosemont, Illinois, Chicagoland’s business and entertainment suburb, is conveniently located five minutes from O’Hare Airport and twenty minutes from Chicago’s downtown. Rosemont is home to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, a wide variety of hotel and dining options, Allstate Arena, Rosemont Theatre and a host of entertainment and retail venues. Rosemont continues to grow and evolve based on the new vision of Mayor Bradley A. Stephens. For more information, visit www.Rosemont.com.

About The MB Financial Park at Rosemont: MB Financial Park at Rosemont is a 200,000 square-foot entertainment and dining complex whose 13 venues offer upscale international cuisine, live music and comedy, state-of-the-art film, bowling and more. Conveniently located near O’Hare International Airport, MB Financial Park at Rosemont is easily accessible from Chicago as well as the suburbs. The address is 5501 Park Place, a looping street situated west of River Road between Bryn Mawr and Balmoral Avenues.  A 20-minute drive from Chicago’s Loop, MB Financial Park at Rosemont is walking distance from the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, the CTA Blue Line Rosemont station, Fashion Outlets of Chicago and the Rosemont Theatre. Convenient parking is available and is free with validation from any of the park’s venues. For more information, visit www.mbparkatrosemont.com.

GIVEAWAY: WIN 4 Tickets to DISNEY LIVE! MICKEY AND MINNIE’S DOORWAY TO MAGIC at Rosemont Theatre 3/11 7pm

DISNEY LIVE! MICKEY AND MINNIE’S DOORWAY TO MAGIC

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ChiIL Mama's thrilled to be partnering up again with FELD and Disney on a ticket giveaway for our readers. We have been working with them for years and they're favorites of ours for family friendly fun. 

Open the door to reveal mesmerizing worlds of unforgettable Disney moments and grand illusions when Disney Live! Mickey and Minnie’s Doorway to Magic Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt arrives at Rosemont Theatre, March 11-13, for a limited seven-show engagement.

**ENTER HERE for your chance to win 

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Entries accepted through midnight Monday, 3/7. Good luck!

Join Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and the comical duo of Donald and Goofy as 25 favorite Disney characters surprise and captivate at every turn of the knob! See the Fairy Godmother transform Cinderella’s rags into a beautiful ball gown in a split second; the Toy Story gang defy the dimensions of Andy’s toy box with the help of the green army men; and the spectacular stage debut of Rapunzel and Flynn Rider as they rise into the sky amidst the floating lanterns. With special appearances by Snow White, Tinker Bell and Aladdin’s Genie, audiences never know what to expect or who might join in the fun.

Disney Live! is Disney’s accessible intro-to-live-theater for young audiences. (But the production values are high enough to keep mom and dad entertained, too.) This new show combines 25 favorite characters from a multi-generational span of Disney movies with magical illusions. 

Rosemont Theatre performances of Disney Live! Mickey and Minnie’s Doorway to Magic are scheduled for 7 p.m., Friday, March 11, and 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., Saturday, March 12, and Sunday, March 13. Tickets, starting at $20, are available at the Rosemont Theatre Box Office, 5400 N. River Rd., Rosemont, Ill., all Ticketmaster outlets, on-line at www.disneylive.com, and by phone at 800-745-3000.                               

To learn more about Disney Live! Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt, go to www.disneylive.com, or visit the show on Facebook and YouTube, or follow on Twitter @Disney Live! 

About Feld Entertainment

Feld Entertainment is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that lift the human spirit and create indelible memories, with 30 million people in attendance at its shows each year.  Feld Entertainment’s productions have appeared in more than 75 countries on six continents and include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey^®, Disney On Ice Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt, Disney Live! Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt, Monster Jam^®, Monster Energy Supercross, AMSOIL Arenacross, Nuclear Cowboyz^®, and Marvel Universe Live.

Disclosure: Once again, ChiIL Mama's thrilled to be partnering up again with FELD and Disney on a ticket giveaway for our readers. They have provided us with complimentary tickets for our giveaway. As always, all opinions are our own.

TODAY: CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS “SKATE WITH THE GREATS” FOR CHARITY 1/16 AT MB FINANCIAL PARK

ChiIL Mama's ChiIL Picks List:    THE CHICAGO BLACKHAWK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION TEAMS UP WITH MB FINANCIAL PARK TO PRESENT “SKATE WITH THE GREATS” SATURDAY, JAN. 16 Proceeds To Benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities®  of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana MB Financial Park at Rosemont has partnered with the Chicago Blackhawk Alumni Association to present the fourth annual “Skate with the Greats” Saturday, Jan. 16 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at MB Financial Park at Rosemont. Proceeds from the event will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana (RMHC®-CNI). “Skate with the Greats” will offer hockey fans the opportunity to meet current Chicago Blackhawk players Trevor Van Riemsdyk and Andrew Desjardins as well as legendary Chicago Blackhawk alumni including the great Denis Savard, who will be on-site at MB Financial Park signing autographs. Attendees can also meet and skate amongst other Chicago Blackhawk alumni including Cliff Koroll, Eric Daze, Troy Murray, Murray Bannerman, Phil Russell, Brian Noonan, Grant Mulvey, Reggie Kerr, Dave Mackey, Peter Marsh, Reid Simpson, and Steve Konoryd (players subject to change).  “We are grateful to the Blackhawk Alumni Association for their continued support and dedication to Ronald McDonald House Charities and thrilled to partner with them again on this year’s Skate with the Greats event,” said Holly Buckendahl, CEO of RMHC-CNI. “Skate with the Greats is such a unique opportunity and makes the perfect holiday gift for hockey fans of all ages.” “The winter season is always an exciting time of year for Rosemont with the fun activities offered at FROZEMONT in MB Financial Park,” said Rosemont Mayor Brad Stephens. “We are excited to team up with the Chicago Blackhawk Alumni Association to add “Skate with the Greats” to the Park’s winter programming and raise money for such a great organization.” Tickets to “Skate with the Greats” can be purchased online at www.RonaldHouseChicago.org/skatewiththegreats. Adult tickets are available for $150 each and $100 tickets are available for children ages 12 or younger. A special family four-pack of tickets is available for $450, with each additional ticket available for $100. Each ticket will provide attendees a 30-minute skating session on the MB Financial Park ice rink. Tickets will also allow access to a 30-minute autograph session at Kings Bowl. A silent auction, offering exclusive items including Chicago Blackhawks memorabilia and experiences, will also be offered at a site to be determined. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. When ordering tickets, fans will be able to indicate their preferred time frames for ice skating and autographs by selecting a session number. Session number details can be found below. Each session is limited to 125 registrants. “Skate with the Greats” overall attendance is limited to 500 attendees. Guests may bring their own skates, but free skate rentals will also be available at MB Financial Park. Session 1                                            2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Ice Skating                                   3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.  Autograph Session          Session 2 2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Autograph Session 3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.  On Ice Session 3 2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. On Ice                   3:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.  Autograph Session          Session 4 2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. Autograph Session 3:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. On Ice In order to ensure participation from all event attendees, “Skate with the Greats” guests are limited to one autograph and one photograph from each legend and current Chicago Blackhawk player.                                                                         About The Village of Rosemont, Illinois: Rosemont, Illinois, Chicagoland’s business and entertainment suburb, is conveniently located five minutes from O’Hare Airport and twenty minutes from Chicago’s downtown. Rosemont is home to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, a wide variety of hotel and dining options, the Allstate Arena, the Rosemont Theatre, and a host of entertainment and retail venues. Rosemont continues to grow and evolve based on the new vision of Mayor Bradley A. Stephens. MB Financial Park at Rosemont features an array of great dining and entertainment options. For more information, visit www.Rosemont.com. About The MB Financial Park at Rosemont: MB Financial Park at Rosemont is a 200,000 square-foot entertainment and dining complex whose 10 venues offer upscale international cuisine, live music and comedy, state-of-the-art film, bowling and more. Conveniently located near O’Hare International Airport, MB Financial Park at Rosemont is easily accessible from Chicago as well as the suburbs. The address is 5501 Park Place, a new looping street situated west of River Road between Bryn Mawr and Balmoral Avenues.  A 20-minute drive from Chicago’s Loop, MB Financial Park at Rosemont is walking distance from the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, the CTA Blue Line Rosemont station and Rosemont Theatre. Convenient parking is available. For more information visit www.mbparkatrosemont.com. About Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana: RMHC-CNI is an independent not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to care for families of children with complex medical needs by providing a ‘home away from home’ while their child is being treated in the hospital.  Every night, 153 families heal together because of the comfort, compassion and community at five area Ronald McDonald Houses® and three Ronald McDonald Family Rooms®.  That’s 43,000 nights each year where RMHC-CNI families are able to stay close to their child, helping them to heal faster and saving them over $7 million in hotel costs.  We are located near Advocate Children's Hospital, Loyola University Medical Center, University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Edward Hospital in Naperville and Central DuPage Hospital.  For more information visit RonaldHouseChicago.org. RMHC-CNI is an approved BBB Accredited Business and holds a 4-star rating by Charity Navigator. Stay connected - Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram.

FLASH GIVEAWAY: FAMILY 4 PACK OF TICKETS TO RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER™: THE MUSICAL” DEC 18TH AT 7PM AT ROSEMONT THEATRE

ChiIL Mama's giving away 4 FREE Tickets to "RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER™: THE MUSICAL” AT ROSEMONT THEATRE 

Family-Friendly Stage Adaptation of CBS’ Highest-Rated Christmas Special of All Time Comes to Life on Stage this Holiday Season In 1964, the beloved stop-motion animated television classic, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” made its network television debut delighting audiences across the country. This holiday season, the “most famous reindeer of all” from the longest-running and highest-rated television special will appear live on stage in “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical” at the Rosemont Theatre (5400 North River Rd. in Rosemont) for four performances ONLY December 18 -19. Disclosure: We're pleased to partner up with The Rosemont Theatre, Iconic Entertainment Studios, Right Angle Entertainment and Wishing Star Productions. They have provided tickets for our giveaway. As always all opinions are our own. ChiIL Mama's giving away 4 free tickets to one lucky reader. First to comment "Me please" below with an adult name for the box office WINS! Following last year’s critically acclaimed and hugely successful inaugural tour, Rudolph and a holly jolly cast of iconic characters including Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius and the Abominable Snow Monster will help Santa save Christmas during three North American tours visiting 50 cities. “Because our inaugural run was so popular, we will have three tours this year in an effort to bring Rudolph and his friends to even more families and young theatregoers across North America,” says Producing Partner Jonathan Flom. “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical” practically transports audience members into the television special with all of the beloved original songs and a recreation of the original set and costume design for the stage. The cast brings new energy to the classic story and dialogue, while irresistible and lovable puppets help showcase the original charm of the television show’s stop-motion effects. “We address all of the familiar story elements from the television special with a talented cast and puppeteers who help recreate the magic on stage,” says Producing Partner Bob Penola. The story tells the tale of a young Rudolph who, because of the appearance of his bright, shining nose, is ousted from the reindeer games in Christmas-town. He flees town, meets up with new friends Hermey and Yukon, and a series of funny and endearing adventures ensue including a visit to The Island of Misfit Toys. Rudolph journeys home, where a snowstorm of epic proportions is threatening Christmas. “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical” is produced by Iconic Entertainment Studios, Right Angle Entertainment and Wishing Star Productions. Rudolph and his friends will visit the Rosemont Theatre (5400 North River Rd. in Rosemont, IL) for four performances on Friday, December 18 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, December 19 at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets ($29.50 - $75) are on sale now and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, or by calling 866-448-7849. For group discounts, visit www.grouptix.net or call 773-327-3778. For more information, visit www.rudolphthemusical.com.  Disclosure: We're pleased to partner up with The Rosemont Theatre, Iconic Entertainment Studios, Right Angle Entertainment and Wishing Star Productions. They have provided tickets for our giveaway. As always all opinions are our own.

It's “FROZEMONT” SEASON Again at MB FINANCIAL PARK in Rosemont

“FROZEMONT” ICE RINK AND 

POLAR PEAK TUBING HILL NOW OPEN

Attractions Include NHL-Sized Ice Rink For Free Ice Skating and Hockey Series, 

Winter Tubing Hill and More Family Fun

ChiIL Mama will be back out at Frozemont on December 11th for a press night and another 2015 photo/video recap on Polar Peak's opening weekend. In the meantime, click here to check out our coverage from last year's Polar Peak grand opening.

ChiIL Mama's daring daughter, Sage rocks Polar Peak and enjoys a dad n daughter skate.

With the holiday season approaching and temperatures dropping, MB Financial Park will once again transform into FROZEMONT, the season’s hot spot for winter fun. The whole family can beat the winter blues with FROZEMONT’s plethora of attractions including winter tubing, ice skating and a hockey series. “Temperatures may be falling, but fun and excitement are rising in MB Financial Park with the return of our FROZEMONT programming,” said Rosemont Mayor Brad Stephens. “Our thrilling outdoor attractions paired with the Park’s variety of incredible venues will definitely create the ultimate winter experience for our visitors.” FROZEMONT’s centerpiece is the two-story Polar Peak, which will take visitors on a tubing thrill ride from Dec. 11 through Jan. 31. This year’s hill promises an exciting tubing run down a steep grade. Constructed in partnership with StackBox Structures, Polar Peak features four distinct lanes, suitable for children ages three and older. Tubing tickets will be available on-site at the Polar Peak box office for $3 per run, with discounts available for multiple runs. Pricing is outlined below.             Runs          Cost 1-9             $3 each 10-19         $2.50 each 20 - 49       $2 each 50+            $1.50 each Adding to the excitement of Polar Peak’s opening weekend, MB Financial Park will host an ice carving competition Saturday, Dec. 12 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Four local ice carvers will create spectacular works of art that are inspired by MB Financial Park’s winter attractions. The public is invited to vote for their favorite sculpture on-site during the event and the winning ice carver will receive a $500 cash prize. FROZEMONT would not be complete without one of its most popular attractions, ice skating. The Chicago Wolves Ice Rink will return to the park this winter, allowing its guests to skate under a magical display of glittering lights. The NHL-sized ice rink will officially open at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 27, serving as the official kickoff to the FROZEMONT season. Admission to the ice rink is free, with skate rentals available for $8. The winter fun continues into the New Year with FROZEMONT’s Winter Frost Face-Off hockey series. Returning to MB Financial Park for its third season, the series brings together kids, adults, and local Chicago hockey professionals to participate in a series of hockey games and competitions from Friday, Jan. 7 through Sunday, March, 2. For more information, visit www.200x85.com. Skating in the Park Regular Hours: Nov. 27 – Dec. 19 Monday -Thursday:                                4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Friday:                                                  4 p.m. – 11 p.m. Saturday:                                              11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Sunday:                                                11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Skating in the Park – Special Holiday Hours: Wednesday, Dec.23 – Sunday, Jan.3.  December 20: 11 a.m. –11 p.m. December 21: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. December 22: 11 a.m. –11 p.m. December 23: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. December 24: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. December 25: 4 p.m. – 11 p.m. December 26: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. December 27: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. December 28:  11 a.m. – 11 p.m. December 29:  11 a.m. – 11 p.m. December 30: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. December 31: 11 a.m. – 1 a.m. January 1: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. January 2. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. January 3: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Polar Peak Regular Hours: Dec. 11 – Jan. 31 Wednesday – Friday:                             4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday – Sunday                                12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Extended Polar Peak Holiday Hours Dec. 21-Jan. 1 December 21- January 3: 12 p.m. – 8 pm                                    NOTE: Holiday Polar Peak Hours: Christmas Eve (December 24): 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Christmas Day (December 25): 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. New Year’s Eve (December 31): 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. New Year’s Day (January 1): 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Martin Luther King Day (January 18): Ice Skating Open: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. Polar Peak Open: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Presidents Day Holiday (February 15): Ice Skating Open: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m.

The whole family enjoyed colorful tubing fun at Frozemont.

About The Village of Rosemont, Illinois: Rosemont, Illinois, Chicagoland’s business and entertainment suburb, is conveniently located five minutes from O’Hare Airport and twenty minutes from Chicago’s downtown. Rosemont is home to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, a wide variety of hotel and dining options, Allstate Arena, Rosemont Theatre and a host of entertainment and retail venues. Rosemont continues to grow and evolve based on the new vision of Mayor Bradley A. Stephens. For more information, visit www.Rosemont.com.

About The MB Financial Park at Rosemont: MB Financial Park at Rosemont is a 200,000 square-foot entertainment and dining complex whose 13 venues offer upscale international cuisine, live music and comedy, state-of-the-art film, bowling and more. Conveniently located near O’Hare International Airport, MB Financial Park at Rosemont is easily accessible from Chicago as well as the suburbs. The address is 5501 Park Place, a looping street situated west of River Road between Bryn Mawr and Balmoral Avenues.  A 20-minute drive from Chicago’s Loop, MB Financial Park at Rosemont is walking distance from the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, the CTA Blue Line Rosemont station, Fashion Outlets of Chicago and the Rosemont Theatre. Convenient parking is available and is free with validation from any of the park’s venues. For more information, visit www.mbparkatrosemont.com.

WIN 4 Tickets To Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Circus XTREME Opening Night at United Center 11/19

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as they bring 
XTREME entertainment to Chicagoland!

Allstate Arena in Rosemont Nov 5th-15th
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Come see high-wire wizards, powerful strongmen, BMX trick riders, trampoline daredevils, inconceivable contortionists, a high-flying human cannonball, a bungee aerial skydiving display, an array of exotic animals and an international assembly of more than 100 world-renowned artists provide two-and-a-half hours of thrilling entertainment! Check back with ChiIL Mama for our show review and original photo filled recap after opening night in Chi, IL.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Circus XTREME

It’s time for your family to be amazed by all the X-TRAORDINARY things you know and love about America’s favorite live family entertainment experience. Be astonished by UN-XPECTED circus spectacles you’ve never seen before and that can’t be seen anywhere else but at The Greatest Show On Earth®. Get ready for an X-HILARATING adventure with X-TRAORDINARY circus artists and magnificent X-OTIC animals, like our Asian elephants and big cats!  It’s time to awaken the spirit of Children Of All Ages and stir the imagination of your family!

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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Circus XTREME Newest Edition of The Greatest Show On Earth® Blends Extremes for the Ultimate Family Entertainment Experience

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Circus XTREME features artists who redefine the word extreme in everything they do, magnifying traditional elements of the circus and combining them with never-before-seen spectacles, original fast-paced performances and incredibly hilarious moments.

 

The multi-year tour offers extreme thrills, exotic animals and extraordinary performers that add up to the ultimate family entertainment experience. High-wire wizards, powerful strongmen, BMX trick riders, trampoline daredevils, inconceivable contortionists, a high-flying human cannonball, a bungee aerial skydiving display and an international assembly of more than 100 world-renowned artists provide 2 ½ hours of thrilling entertainment. With such an exciting lineup, The Greatest Show On Earth® guarantees to dazzle and astound, and a Ringling Bros.® show wouldn’t be complete without a full menagerie of amazing animals. 

Circus XTREME features beautiful Bengal tigers, two-humped camels ridden by brave Mongolian women, impressive horses and the most popular members of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey family: the magnificent Asian elephants. 

“We pulled from the realm of extreme sports and competitive acrobatics and brought them into the world of the circus, making this the most contemporary show we’ve ever created,” says Producer Alana Feld. “We’ve also pushed the limits of all of our amazing artists and performers to create new and different exhilarating elements, providing audiences with extreme family fun.” 

“With Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Circus XTREME, we wanted to create a show that keeps pace with modern families and caters to the ‘edge-of-the-seat’ thrill that parents and kids are seeking in live entertainment,” says Producer Nicole Feld. “The experience is enhanced by the interactivity of our All Access Pre-Show, and as a mom, I know that’s my daughter’s favorite part.” 

The party starts an hour before the show at the All Access Pre-show, which is free with your ticket purchase. You and your family can meet our international cast of performers and get up close to our menagerie of animals. Try on custom costumes, learn circus skills — like juggling and walking the low wire — from the famous Ringling Bros.® Clown Alley and even have the opportunity to win a one-of-a-kind masterpiece created by one of our very own Ringling Bros. painting pachyderms. 

Ticketholders can purchase an upgrade and go backstage with a VIP Behind the Scenes Tour of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey. The backstage experience includes an insider look at props and wardrobe, an up close and personal encounter with the animals and a chance to meet stars from the show. Fans will also have an opportunity to take pictures and learn educational fun facts. To take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime experience, just log on to ringlingbros.expapp.com from your iPhone or Android smartphone and provide your name, e-mail and phone number to become a VIP circus insider. 

For the national tour schedule and to find out more about Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Circus XTREME, visit Ringling.com.

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About Feld Entertainment® 

Feld Entertainment is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that lift the human spirit and create indelible memories, with 30 million people in attendance at its shows each year. Feld Entertainment's productions have appeared in more than 75 countries and on six continents to date and include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® , Monster Jam® , Monster Energy Supercross, Nuclear Cowboyz® , AMSOIL Arenacross, Disney On Ice Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt, Disney Live! Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt and Marvel Universe LIVE! More information about Feld Entertainment is available online at FeldEntertainment.com.