"HOPPIEST" HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS AT HOFBRAUHAUS CHICAGO

GET THE HOLIDAYS BREWING AT HOFBRAUHAUS CHICAGO

 

Celebrate the Season with Special Events, Festive Christmas Day Menu, Munich-Style New Year’s Eve Celebrations, Seasonal Brews and More

Here at ChiIL Mama, my kids are a bit German on both sides of the family, and we love to embrace our German heritage with food, music and traditions. Hofbräuhaus Chicago is a great place to find all of the above. Check out their holiday happenings right here. 

Eat, drink and be merry this holiday season at Hofbräuhaus Chicago, located in Rosemont’s MB Financial Park entertainment district. The first and only German micro-brewery, restaurant and beer hall in the Chicago area will celebrate the “hoppiest” time of year with several holiday offerings including a special holiday brew, holiday gift card promotion, visits from St. Nicholas and Krampus, the first-ever Holiday Kinderfest, special Christmas Day menu and Munich-style New Year’s Eve celebrations. 

Holiday shopping can be stressful when trying to find the perfect gift for family or the office gift exchange. Skip the candles or magazine subscriptions and get them something they’ll love at Hofbräuhaus. Perfect for holiday gift-giving, an on-site gift shop allows customers to bring an authentic Bavarian experience into their home. With handmade German steins, men’s and women’s apparel, holiday ornaments and even lederhosen, the gift shop offers something special for everyone. Throughout the holiday season, Hofbräuhaus guests who purchase $100 worth of gift cards at Hofbräuhaus Chicago will receive a free $25 bonus gift card to gift or spend on themselves.



Visitors can solidify their spot on the “nice” or “naughty” list at Hofbräuhaus Chicago this season with a little help from German holiday folklore icons, St. Nicholas and his devilish companion Krampus. The pair will visit Hofbräuhaus from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. on Saturdays from Dec. 9 through Dec. 23. Derived from Germanic folklore, Krampus is a beast-like creature said to punish those who are naughty throughout the yule season. Krampus is said to be spotted during the month of December roaming the streets in search of those that wound up on the naughty list.



For those looking for holiday fun for the whole family, Hofbräuhaus Chicago will host its first “Holiday Kinderfest” Sunday, Dec. 17 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Families can enjoy $5 meals for children ages 12 and under in addition to a variety of free activities including face painting, ornament decorating, magic acts, visits with Santa and more. A special bubble show will take place from 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.



Those looking to avoid the stress of cooking a Christmas dinner can visit Hofbräuhaus Chicago Monday, Dec. 25 for a special German “Weihnachten” menu. Special holiday dishes include:

Gefligelcremesuppe
Creamy chicken soup with vegetables, croutons and chives

Bayrische Kartoffelsuppe
Creamy Bavarian potato soup with vegetables, sliced sausage and croutons

Gebackener Tortenbrie
Breaded brie cheese wedges lightly fried and served with a winter salad bouquet, balsamic dressing and cranberry sauce

HB Rib Eye und Pfeffersteak
10 oz. grilled rib eye steak smothered with brandy peppercorn sauce and served with sauerkraut, “bratkartoffeln” German pan-fried potatoes with bacon and onions

Frische Knusprige Schweinshaxen
Crispy pork shank served with Bavarian cabbage and bacon salad, potato and bread dumplings and house made HB lager bier gravy

Crème Brulée
Classic crème brulée served with sweet whipped cream and fresh berries

Glühwein



To pair with its authentic German fare, Hofbräuhaus Chicago is brewing a special “Dopplebock” holiday beer at its onsite microbrewery. Hofbräuhaus Chicago’s Dopplebock is an exceptionally malty brew with very little bitterness and will be available December 2017 through January 2018.

Chicagoans are invited to ring in 2018 the Bavarian way with two exciting celebrations at Hofbräuhaus Chicago Sunday, Dec. 31. Families looking to ring in the New Year earlier in the day can celebrate at Hofbräuhaus Chicago’s “Munich-style” family-friendly celebration starting at 2 p.m. Festivities include a face painter from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., followed by a magic show complete with illusions, live animals and a little help from the audience. Families can participate in a parade and toast to Munich’s New Year at 5 p.m. All guests will receive a complimentary glass of champagne or sparkling wine for the little ones.

At the stroke of midnight, Hofbräuhaus Chicago will “prost” to 2018 with a glass of champagne for its guests as they enjoy spectacular fireworks above MB Financial Park.

Hofbräuhaus Chicago is located at 5500 Park Place in Rosemont, in the MB Financial Park at Rosemont.  Valet parking is available for a minimal charge, and parking is also available in the nearby parking garage (free with validation). For reservations and more information, call 847-671-BREW (2739) or visit hbchicago.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.

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.

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.

October Fun Abounds In Rosemont

FALL ENTERTAINMENT AND ONE-OF-A-KIND EVENTS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY 

AT MB FINANCIAL PARK AT ROSEMONT 

THIS OCTOBER

  

Whether you like your fall scary, sweet, philanthropic, or full of multicultural foodie fun, Rosemont's got you covered. 

October Events are in Full Swing this Season 

with A-List Comedians, New Offerings And Halloween Scares 

at MB Financial Park’s Restaurants and Attractions

MB Financial Park at Rosemont’s restaurants and attractions will offer specials throughout the month of October. Celebrate the season with authentic German food, beer and entertainment at Hofbräuhaus Chicago’s Oktoberfest through October 31. For the thrill seekers in the family, nothing will make spines tingle and palms sweat more than the Disturbia: Screams in the Park haunted house which will spook everyone now through November 1. 

Click here for our guest review and full details on the haunt.

Hofbräuhaus Chicago, the first and only German micro-brewery, beer hall and restaurant in the Chicago area, is celebrating Oktoberfest now through Oct. 31. Festivities include authentic Bavarian entertainment, stein holding competitions, celebrity keg tapping ceremonies and freshly brewed “Oktoberfestbier” which utilizes the recipes and techniques from the original Hofbräuhaus in Munich, Germany.

Limited-time Oktoberfest specials, changing daily, are offered Monday-Friday from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Specials include HB Bier Gulasch, an Oktoberfest Roulade and Brew Master Chicken Schnitzel. In addition to the Oktoberfest daily specials, Hofbräuhaus Chicago offers traditional cinnamon sugar roasted nuts Thursday-Sunday evenings during Oktoberfest. For more information or reservations, call 847.671.BREW (2739). www.HofbrauhausChicago.com.

Disturbia: Screams in the Park: Only the bravest should dare to enter Disturbia: Screams in the Park in Rosemont, located in the basement level of the parking garage at MB Financial Park at Rosemont.  There are terrors every step of the way in this immersive haunted house experience, where guests become part of an interactive world of horror, complete with an industry-unique entry that sucks guests into the haunt—whether they are ready or not.  Disturbia: Screams in the Park will remain open from 7 p.m. – 12 a.m. through Saturday, Nov. 1. 

Disturbia: Screams in the Park is an indoor environment that operates rain or shine. General admission tickets are $25.  VIP tickets, which allow ticketholders to skip the line from immediate entrance to the haunted house, are also available for $35. A minimum age of 13 is recommended and parental discretion is advised.  Tickets are available for purchase online or on site.  For more information, including haunted house hours, and tickets visit www.disturbiascreams.com 

Adobe Gila’s Margarita Fajita Cantina will host a pre-Halloween event Thursday, Oct. 30 for those working in the service industry Oct. 31. Festivities include a costume contest with a cash prize for the winner. The celebrations will continue on Oct. 31 with Halloween drink specials, costume contests and more fun that is sure to get everyone in the Halloween spirit. For more information, call 847.233.0080. www.chicago.adobegilas.com

Award-winning Fogo de Chão, the authentic Southern Brazilian steakhouse, opened its newest addition, Bar Fogo this month. Guests can now enjoy unique Brazilian-inspired appetizers and delicious small plates, including Picanha Sirloin Sliders and Warm Hearts of Palm, with specialty cocktails and carefully selected wines. For reservations or more information call 847.678.7200 or visit www.fogo.com.

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Kings Bowl will be the home to “Stars and Strikes,” a special benefit for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation hosted by 103.5FM’s ‘Fred and Angie in the Morning’ October 23 at 7 p.m. Guests can enjoy the evening with cocktails, raffles, silent auctions alongside celebrities bowling for a cause. Patrons can sponsor a lane for $1,500 and bring a team of six to bowl with a celebrity guest. VIP tickets are available $100 and spectator tickets are available for $35. VIP tickets give ticket-holders lane access along with drinks, appetizers and an invitation to a VIP cocktail reception. Spectator tickets include appetizers and two drink coupons.

Kings will also be celebrating Halloween with plenty of entertainment options from Oct. 27 through Nov. 2. Festivities include cash prize costume contests for both children and adults, a variety of food and drink specials, live DJs and NFL game-day specials. For more information call 847.233.0099 or visit www.kingsbowlamerica.com/rosemont. 

Muvico Theaters plans to instill classic Halloween fear in moviegoers this October. Guests can return to the small town of Haddonfield, Illinois to experience the cult classic “Halloween” Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 31 at 11:30 p.m. Muvico will also celebrate the 10^th Anniversary of the original “Saw” film with showings from Oct. 31 through Nov. 6.

Guests looking for even more chills and thrills can purchase tickets to Muvico’s Haunted House Double Feature Oct. 17, 18, 24 or 25. The $26 ticket includes admission to “The Exorcist “(playing Oct. 17 and 18) or “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” (playing Oct. 24 and 25) and admission to Disturbia: Screams in the Park haunted house. For more information, show times, and tickets call (847) 447-1040 or visit www.muvico.com.  

Park Tavern will be celebrating Halloween festivities on October 31 at 9 p.m. Plenty of “shocktails,” a live DJ and late night kitchen will be offered to partygoers for an evening of friends, food and fun. VIP Tables can be reserved for a minimum of four people. Park Tavern will also be having a costume contest with prizes for winners. For more information, or to reserve seats or VIP Tables call, (847) 349-5151 or visit www.parktavernrosemont.com.

This October, prepare to roar with laughter at Zanies Comedy Club. Saturday, Oct. 18, guests can enjoy a side-splitting show from “The Chelsea Lately Show” regular and “Last Comic Standing” semifinalist, Fortune Feimster. Monday, Oct. 20, “Last Comic Standing” star Doug Benson comes to the Zanies stage. His sketches landed him a reoccurring spot on Comedy Central’s “@midnight.” Wil Anderson’s award winning show “GoodWil” comes to Zanies Saturday, Oct. 25. For reservations or more information, call 847-813-0484. www.zanies.com

HELP OUT:

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 Akoo Theatre at Rosemont, 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.

BMX Tricks in Chi-Town in June With King BMX Stunt Show at MB Financial Park in Rosemont

We just watched Nitro Circus on Netflicks on Father's Day (Dad's choice) and everyone enjoyed the extreme tricks.   
 

They are doing a LIVE US Tour but so far there's not a visit to Chicago listed.   In the mean time, if you want to see some extreme BMX bike flips and tricks this month you're in luck.

June 28-29: King BMX Stunt Show

Visitors to MB Financial Park at Rosemont will enjoy summer thrills with the arrival of the King BMX Stunt Show. King BMX Stunt Show riders have amazed crowds all over the country with their bicycle performance that features high-flying aerial stunts such as back flips and tail whips. These mind-boggling technical maneuvers will be executed on the ground and ramps that will be set up and personalized to the terrain of MB Financial Park.

Schedule for King BMX Stunt show:

Friday June 28: 7 p.m., 8:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Saturday, June 29: 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.

SPEND THE SUMMER IN ROSEMONT!   MB FINANCIAL PARK AT ROSEMONT BRINGS LIVE MUSIC, COMEDY, NIGHTLIFE AND MORE TO CHICAGO’S NORTHWEST SUBURBS

This summer, MB Financial Park at Rosemont will be abuzz with the ultimate in dining, entertainment, charity events, and a free summer music festival.  The Village of Rosemont will host a free, summer-long music festival Rockin’ in the Park that begins June 6, and King BMX Stunt Show rolls into MB Park June 28. 

Rockin’ in the Park: Free Summer Concert Series The 2013 Rockin’ in the Park festival will be a summer-long concert series, beginning on Thursday, June 6 and continuing through Thursday, August 15. The festival will feature eleven live bands, fireworks and food and beverage tents on the great lawn in the center of new MB Financial Park at Rosemont.   Throughout June, July, and August, there will be a variety of live music including 7^th Heaven, Hi Infidelity, Kashmir, Spazmatics, Arra, Libido, Funk Circus, 16 Candles, American English, Modern Day Romeos, Infinity and Breakfast Club. On June 6, July 3, and August 8, a spectacular fireworks show will directly follow the accompanying music act. Admission is free, parking is free with validation and outside coolers cannot be brought into the park. Thursday, June 20: Kashmir – Seeking to re-create the experience of a 70's Zeppelin show utilizing authentic vintage stage gear, costumes and special effects, Kashmir prides themselves on playing Zeppelin as it was. They only use the equipment from the era with songs reproduced with great respect and admiration for the legendary band."It's not about us, it's about Led Zeppelin.” Thursday, June 27: Spazmatics – Bringing all the awesome sounds, styles and way cool dance steps from the 1980's, the Spazmatics recapture all the best of the worst. Outstanding musicianship combined with creative flair and style makes for an evening of pure energy and entertainment, complete with skinny ties, Brill Creamed-hair and horn-rimmed glasses.   

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 including MB Financial Park at Rosemont. Rosemont continues to grow and evolve based on the new vision of Mayor Bradley A. Stephens. The newest addition to the Rosemont community, set to open in August 2013, will be the Fashion Outlets of Chicago 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 that will house eight venues offering 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. About Charles Tillman Cornerstone Foundation: The mission of the Charles Tillman Cornerstone Foundation is to provide opportunities and resources to children and their families who are in need.  Since 2005, Charles Tillman's charitable efforts have impacted the lives of over one million Chicago-area children.  For more information, please visit www.charlestillman.org. 

About King BMX Stunt Show:King BMX Stunt Shows is a full service BMX entertainment company. Its founder, Kieth King, has been involved with BMX Freestyle since 1985. One of the top stunt shows in the nation, clients range from the NBA, Nascar, IRL, and State Fairs to small town festivals, colleges and high schools as well as shopping malls and company events. King BMX riders have competed at the X Games, Gravity Games and Dew Action Sports Tour, have been featured on Fox Sports and Monday Night Football, and were featured on multiple episodes of the 2012 season of NBC's America's Got Talent (as the American BMX Stunt Team). Videos of their daring performances can be found at youtube.com/user/kingbmxstuntshow.