Mallory Wilder: Forest Park has some rather unusual events going on most of the year-take a walk through it and see for yourself what’s going on. Better yet, take along some food and spend the afternoon by the fountains with some friends.
Scott Fabricant: You’ve got a free Metrolink pass. Use it. Often. Just don’t go too far east of the city. Or north. Or south…
Willie Mendelson: Take a walk with friends to the Loop, a strip 5 minutes away from school with a bunch of cool offbeat shops and eateries.