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Local Mom Groups, Dad Groups, and Playgroups to Help You Find Your People
The highs and lows of parenting can be found in potty-training success, sleepless nights, and all the chaos and excitement in ordinary days. As we both thrive and survive through…
Find a Treasure Trove of Clothes, Toys, and Gear at These Spring 2023 Children’s Resale Events
Our spring resale guide has all the details on spots to save on new or gently-used items this spring. Replenish your child’s wardrobe, shoe rack, sports gear, baby items, and…
30 Legendary Arcades and Entertainment Centers with Laser Tag, Indoor Go-Karts, and More
Indoor entertainment spots are a thrilling destination for families, whether you’re cheering each other on at the arcade, sneaking around to get the perfect shot in laser tag, or whizzing…
10 Best Children’s Libraries in the Western Suburbs 2023
We are extremely excited to announce 2023’s list of top 10 libraries for kids in the western suburbs, as voted by our readers. Thank you to all our Kidlist readers…
Don’t Miss These 200+ Ideas for Fabulously Free Family Fun in February 2023
We kept things budget-friendly in January with our 100+ Completely Free January Kids Events and Activities, so why not keep it going for another month? Now we’ve gathered over 200…
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New Exhibits & Immersive Experiences: The Most Cutting Edge Encounters in Chicagoland
New exhibits and immersive experiences are popping up all over the Chicagoland area. As if we need more reasons to love our trips to spots like the Field Museum or…
Want to Join the Kidlist Team? Kidlist has Job Openings
Kidlist is hiring! We are looking to fill some positions, so if you are enthusiastic about Kidlist, enjoy writing, researching, doing fun things with your kids, and keeping up with…
Local Open Gyms: Where Kids Can Bounce Off the Mats (Instead of the Walls)
Open gym sessions will give your children the space to run, jump, climb, flip, and balance all with the comfort of mats and foam pits. Many locations offer tot-friendly sessions…
Welcome the Year of the Rabbit With These 14 Chinese New Year Events in Chicagoland
Lunar New Year (also sometimes called Chinese New Year or Spring Festival) is celebrated in many countries whose new year begins with the lunar calendar’s first full moon. This year,…
Vote for Your Favorite Family-Friendly Places
It’s been a while since we published our “best of” and “reader favorites” lists and it’s time to get back to it! Kidlist is full of lists of places to…
How to Celebrate MLK Day with Kids in Chicago and Beyond
On Monday, January 16, 2023, we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one of the key leaders of the Civil Rights Movement. As he dedicated his life…
These 21 Extra Fun Restaurants for Kids Make for the Best-Ever Family Dinners
With such an incredible culinary scene, Chicago isn’t short on amazing restaurants for families to enjoy. But what about when you want that extra-special spot for a memorable occasion? These…
