more than a simple grocery shopping experience—it’s an educational one as well. The sometimes dizzying array of the bounty on offer adds a splash of spectacle as well. And the market, more popular than ever with 80,000 visitors last year, offers a great opportunity for people-watching and picknicking on the adjacent lawns of Lincoln Park.

Winterizing Your Home

Wednesday, December 2, 6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Green Home Experts, 823 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park

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    Experts from Windy City Renewable Energy will give advice and answer questions on how to prepare your home for the winter this year. Learn how to cut down on your energy costs by making a variety of changes, both big and small, that all add up to serious savings. You’ll have the chance to ask questions about your own home and to learn about tax credit opportunities. Free, RSVPs are appreciated.

Snow Shoeing and Cross Country Skiing

Saturdays, December 5, 12, 19, 26 (weather permitting, see below)

Northerly Island, 1400 S. Lynn White Dr., Chicago

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     On Saturdays, when it’s too snowy to have a regular hike in the woods, the city park district’s Nature Oasis program provides free cross-country skiing and