Winter family fun with 'The Lady with the Alligator Purse'

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Not sure what to do with the kids while they are home from school for Christmas break? Donna Bozzo, "The Lady with the Alligator Purse," shares some fun ideas to keep the kids busy and entertained.

Ice Skating at the Maggie Daley Ice Ribbon

The newly opened park, named after beloved former first lady of Chicago Maggie Daley, is a great place to take the family for some outdoor fun this winter.

'Cinderella' on Broadway

Rogers and Hammerstein's Cinderella opens Dec 16th at the Cadillac Palace Theater. Tickets start at about $65.

Sign up for a trapeze class!

TSNY Chicago is dedicated to making flying trapeze available to anyone who seeks inspiration, challenge, fitness or just a couple hours of unique fun. Our mission every day is to create a safe, fun, challenging environment where our students strive to surpass limitations and more richly enjoy their lives. Broadway Armory Park is located in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood. A beginner's class is $35.

Sign up for a cooking class!

At Sur La Table's Kids and Teens Holiday Cooking Camp, kids learn how to make a variety of sweet and savory dishes from around the world for two fun filled days. Instructors cover fundamentals such as basic knife skills, reading recipes and kitchen safety. Little chefs practice making meatballs, homemade pasts, tamales and deserts. The class costs $100 for two days.

Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier

Find thrills without the chills inside the 14th annual Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier, featuring 170,000 square feet of Chicago Blackhawks indoor ice skating and more than 25 rides including an indoor Ferris Wheel, attractions and so much more.

Meet a scientist at The Field Museum

Every Friday in December you can meet a scientist at the Field Museum. From 10 a.m. - noon scientists will be out in the museum sharing the wonders of the Field's collections and highlights of their research. Hear about their work, see real artifacts and specimens from the over 24 million objects not on display at the Field. Topics range from birds to insects, mammals to plants and pottery to spear points. This activity is free with museum admission.

For more information, check out www.DonnaBozzo.com or www.TheLadyWithTheAlligatorPurse.com.