It's easy to think of things to do with the kids when the weather is warm and outdoor activities abound, but the winter months can present more of a challenge. This might be a good year to discover ...

Ice-skating at one of the city’s public rinks can be annoying: schlepping your stuff on the subway, sometimes with a child in tow; lines; rental fees; and dodging speed-demon teens or stumbling ...

Beloit 200, the civic organization heavily involved in the development of such local attractions as Nature at the Confluence ...