If you're looking for something to do with the kids or grand-kids over the long holiday weekend, you might want to consider a trip to Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry. Museum director of special exhibitions, Anne Rashford, says the annual "Christmas Around the World" tradition includes a four-story Christmas tree and a lot more;
Rashford says another popular holiday tradition at the Chicago museum is its indoor rotunda snowfall;
Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry also has special exhibits taking place celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 8 space flight and another on Disney's Pixar animated films. Museum fees and hours vary, so it's best to go online to find out at m-s-i-chicago-dot-org.