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New! The Playpen Glen Ellyn
I had the pleasure of meeting Sanam, co-owner of the newest indoor play space and cafΓ© this past week to give you a sneak peek of the newest space for…
20 DΓa de los Muertos Events to Remember and Celebrate Your Loved Ones
DΓa de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday celebrating life and death of one’s ancestors. Celebrations take place over two days in the fall, November…
Find Haunted Trails, Spooky Hayrides, and Scary Haunted Houses Across Chicagoland in 2023
There’s a chill in the air . . . and little ghosts and goblins everywhere are on the hunt for a good scare! These haunted trails, haunted hayrides, and haunted…
Find Dazzling Fall Colors with Expert Tips + Our Chicagoland Leaf Hunt Guide
You don’t have to look far for spectacular fall colors in Chicagoland, but a little bit of know-how can help you savor the season’s brilliant hues in all their glory.…
2023 Pumpkin Patches Near Chicago: Prices, Things to Do, and a Map
There are so many pumpkin patches to visit in Chicagoland. Just in our Chicagoland area, these patches range from little patches where you can harvest your own pumpkins or larger…
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The Best Kids Birthday Party Places, Kids Party Entertainment, Party Rentals, and more
Looking for the best kids birthday party places? Want to hire entertainment? Decoration experts? Yard Signs? Bounce houses? Food? We want to make planning an amazing party easy and fun!…
Kids Party Entertainers: Magicians, Character Appearances, Facepainters, Balloonists, and More
Looking for kids party entertainment? We have a great list of kids entertainers, including balloon artists, magicians, characters, face painters, princesses, and parties that come to you! Whether you are…
Best Places for Fall Family Pictures and Fall Photo Session Openings
It’s that time again: the kids are back in school and the weather is slowly cooling. That means the leaves will be changing into beautiful hues of yellow, red, and…
2023 Holiday and Christmas Mini Sessions
Elevate your holiday season by exploring a variety of options from talented photographers offering Holiday and Christmas Mini Sessions! The festive season is around the corner, and what better way…
Things to Do and Places to Go for All Ages, from Babies to Teenagers: Activities by Age
With so many amazing things to do with kids in Chicagoland, how do you find the best places for each age group? And how can you avoid showing up with…
10 Best Things to Do with a Toddler or Baby in the Western Suburbs
Babies and toddlers love to explore the world, as do kids of all ages, but they have different needs than bigger kids. For babies who aren’t walking yet, it’s all…
17 Things to Do with 3-Year-Olds and Preschoolers in the Chicago Suburbs
Looking for the best things to do with 3-year-olds all the way through the preschool years? The Chicago suburbs are full of amazing spots for this fun age group to…