The laser light show (we saw Ray of Light) at 9 pm looks like something that was created back in…read more1999 because the music and visuals are outdated. That being said, it was still something fun and different and I recommend people check it out. It's not crowded at all since most families go to the earlier shows. It lasts about an hour. I'd come back to see their holiday-themed laser shows and I'd also like to catch a night sky viewing as well this summer.

Total waste of time and money. The Smithsonian Museum came to the Cernan Space Center and removed…read morethe genuine spacesuit that Cernan himself had donated a few years back. They also took the actual moon rocks that the Center had on display for years. The laser show was a huge disappointment. Old technology and freezing cold inside the small auditorium. The adults acted worse than their own kids. Not even a pop machine in the hallway. The Star Store was a complete joke. Old stuff from the 90's. Don't waste your time.

We did the space solar system AR and it was fun and insightful. Kids loved it and it is…read morechallenging but not too difficult for an 8 year old. Its a little pricey for what it is, but most things are these days LOL. I would go again and do the garden one.

this was an amazing experience. Multiple people having completely unique experiences in the same…read moreroom. The augmented reality glasses overlay and environment on what you see, ensuring that you don't bump into other people. The games are very fun, and diverse. Even one for Art fans: Determine if a work is an Emerging Artist, Famous Artist or AI generated. So of the works fill the room of the three floors. 30 minute self guided tour.

I bought a Groupon for my fiancé for Christmas and we took my niece and nephew. The owner was very…read morefriendly and helpful. The building is small (it is a martial arts studio) and the virtual reality section is just a couple of screens on the side. The kids really enjoyed it, but for adults, it wasn't quite what we were expecting. We expected more of an interactive experience where we could all play together. Only one person can play at a time. Not the type of place to go with a group of friends but the kids had a lot of fun!

I can't believe I haven't reviewed this museum yet, I've been here 2x now but it had been a while…read morein between so it was so fun to see the different friends that I didn't get to notice last time. When driving by it's a rather unbecoming home that is actually the home to over hundreds of sock monkeys. You can either come in and enjoy the activities like build a sock monkey, or shop around and visit the longest resident sock monkey. Or you can go upstairs and visit the museum for a small fee and learn all about the history. You also get the opportunity to complete the scavenger hunt which is no small feat once you start staring at them for a period of time. We had a great time and can't wait to come back and see the new sock monkies that still have yet to be displayed!

I wasn't sure what to expect from this museum but it was so fun! I made my friends do the…read morescavenger hunt so we were searching for monkeys for the better part of an hour. I learned so much and had such a great time. The team working was so passionate and even though I can't say I thought much about sock monkeys before this visit, I am now a fan!!

As others have said, this convention is a mixed bag. While it does have the promise of bringing…read moretogether lots of of your favorite actors, actresses, and writers in one spot -- it really is very commercialized. If you don't intend to pay for pictures, memorabilia, signatures, etc. the appeal can be quite limited as this isn't just a place you can walk in and take lots of great selfies. What helps to counteract this though is the great fans of these franchises who really make the conference fun. Probably worth a visit at least once in your life, but not exactly an event which needs to be attended every year. Make sure you pay attention to the schedules for when certain people will appear as the most famous guests are only there for a limited time.

If you want to go to a true comic convention, one that feels it is about the comics and the…read morefans.... atleast close to how it was when comic conventions began hitting the scene... this is the one you may want to attend. I've been here as attendee and exhibitor for different capacities through the years. This year I am here as an exhibitor supporting a Game of Thrones Illustrator from Hawaii. We are welcomed with as much Aloha and are appreciative. The con has been around for awhile. The years of experience has allowed maturity to settle in becoming one if the best comic cons in the country. We decided to check in a day before the 1st day. This allows us to avoid some of the confusion that occurs when the masses appear. Also helps to correct any mishaps that could happen and do with a large event like this. The time is also used to check our displays and setups to conform to the rules and regulations, not interfering with other artists and we have a way of getting in and out. It is a well run show. Security here is not relaxed. They are very strict in enforcing their policies especially making sure attendees can get to areas where they are allowed. They do a security sweep at the end of the day which I really like. Staff is well informed and know their job. They provide a hot text line in case you need immediate attention to getting a resolution during the show. The contact agent, Alex, came by a few times checking to make sure we were doing okay and even gave us a complimentary godie bag. Inside were post its and a pen. Those came in handy. The show itself is filled with star studded actors and actresses from some of the hottest shows currently running and from the nostalgic past. Some of the best artists in the comic industry were also there easily accessible for photos and autographs, and if you had a few questions loved answering them. Cosplay, like many related conventions, is big here. Abounding from everywhere donning some of the most elaborate costumes I've seen ever. Creating those outfits and costumes truly is a work of love. Taking pictures with them was so much fun. Hence several pics of. The numerous panels held were so exciting to go to and learn more. I wish we had time to attend more. They featured some of the guests attending, some were informative on how to get started in the industry, how to do something or gain a skill, and some gave a good insight into the industry. There is money to be made in these industries people, lots of it too, if you know how to tap into it. It was great to meet fans from Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Philadelphia and Vermont to name a few. We had a great time and look forward to returning again next year.

I attended my niece's wedding here and it was the most gorgeous venue I have ever seen in my life…read more Grand main dining area with cozy spots all over. It felt very personal and can I just say- you will never find another backdrop for pictures such as this place. We all enjoyed staying locally in Evanston as there were plenty of nice things to see in the area.

The Halim Time & Glass museum has been hosting events such as birthday parties and weddings for a…read morewhile now. We are going to celebrate my wife's 60th birthday party here in May. Working with Jessica, in the events department, has been wonderful. The location is beautiful, and our guests are free to explore the floor used for the party at no additional cost. The only part of the process that I still don't comprehend is that we can't take home the leftover food. Jessica claims it is due to liability issues. Not sure what liability they are referring to... If I hosted the event at Maggianos our we would be able to take leftover food home. Jessica mentioned the staff will thoroughly enjoy our leftovers. Makes me wonder if that is the reason for the policy? I'll update this review in a few weeks after the event. I'll let everyone know how the event went and how the food was...

We stopped by this fun maze during our Navy Pier visit, even though it wasn't originally on our…read morelist. The colorful lights at the entrance caught my son's attention, and he really wanted to check it out, so we went in. The mini 3D maze was fun, while the rest was more of a simple walk-through. It's not very big, but still enjoyable, could use some updates to feel more engaging. There are a few small jump scares that might surprise little kids, but nothing too scary. Worth a quick stop if you're already at the pier.

We had a great time in this Chicago-themed fun house. Some Chicago trivia and such inside the…read morefunhouse. We enjoyed our time in the funhouse as a family. If you are adults with teenagers, you are not the target demographic and may not enjoy yourself.

So we did this while out in Schaumburg, having gone to Enterrium and then axe throwing. THIS was…read moreHILARIOUS. So my husband and I are both 47 yrs old. The oldest folks there. There were youngsters taking the selfie game to the next level. Dressed up. Taking their time for the perfect shot. We are Gen X. That said, we just quickly went through each "scene" and took photos and then edited later. We had so much fun and were maybe there for 30 min. You pay the fee, they give you a ring light and a little remote thing and you use your phone. It's so easy and so fun! No matter what age you are - grab a bunch of friends and do this. The photos turned out great and we had tons of great memories and laughs!

This adorable studio is nestled within Streets of Woodfield and is just a hidden gem experience…read more We came in on a Thursday afternoon and had the entire studio to ourselves for a good hour! The associate at the front desk was super enthusiastic, friendly, and amazing. She guided us through the experience and how everything works. She set the tone by being very high energy, fun and helpful. The neat thing about this studio is that it's not just having your friends take photos of you in front of different backdrops.... It's actually having your friends be in the photos too!!! There is actual equipment such as a camera stand, enhanced lighting, and a clicker button provided to you which helps you take the photos. You can literally take as many photos as you want in an hour, and all these photos are taken with your own phone!! The backdrops are gorgeous, detailed and just so much fun. There was over 20 backdrops to choose from. We genuinely had as much fun exploring the different backdrops as we did taking the photos. We felt very safe in the studio. The associate wore a mask when she interacted with us and was constantly cleaning and sanitizing. All back drops were tidy and neat as can be. They even have changing rooms here!? No detail is overlooked The photos definitely speak for themselves and what a great value to get so many photos and have so much fun. Definitely recommend this as a fun afternoon date or activity with friends in the area.