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The Chicago Toy and Game Fair is Back!
We always loved going to the Chicago Toy and Game Fair (ChiTAG)! It’s the biggest toy and game fair in North America that’s open to the public and it’s so…
I Took My Space-Obsessed Kids to Chicago’s Adler Planetarium, and If They Had Their Way, They’d Still Be There
Before I tell you all about the Adler Planetarium, you need to understand that my kids are… shall we say… big into space. Our fridge is covered in drawings of…
Now’s the Best Time to Sign Up for “Noon Year’s Eve” and Other Local NYE Events for Kids
The countdown is on for 2023! Celebrate at these kids’ New Year’s festivities with bubbles, music, bounce houses, and countless other ways to enjoy some family-friendly fun. Many of these…
11 Churches with a Live Nativity for Christmas 2022
Visits with Santa, incredible holiday lights displays… there is so much excitement around the Christmas season. But for many families, amongst the hustle and bustle of cookie exchanges and wrapping…
25 Charming Holiday Walks and Tree Lightings in Chicago’s Western Suburbs
It’s so exciting to look forward to all the 2022 holiday walks that are happening soon! What better way on a frosty evening to get in the festive spirit than…
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Sparkle Light Festival Brings Lights, Games, and a Two-Story Tubing Hill to Rosemont
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we know that seeing lights is on everyone’s holiday bucket list. Sparkle Light Festival in Rosemont offers families the opportunity to…
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Celebrate the Happiest of Hanukkahs in 2022!
Hanukkah (or Chanukah), a Jewish festival also known as the Festival of Lights, starts on December 18 and ends December 26, 2022. We’ve found some great family events locally for…
Non-Holiday and Santa-Free Activities in December
Whether or not your family celebrates Christmas, it can be difficult to escape it in December . . . and let’s face it: sometimes, parents just need a breather from…
Make Holiday Memories with Experience Gifts for Your Kids
You know that feeling you get when you watch your child do something new, enjoyable, or memorable? Surely I am not the only parent, in those moments, who thinks “oh…
2022 Thanksgiving Round-Up: Events, Books, Our Fave Traditions and Kid-Friendly Recipes
I’m so thankful to be writing this article because it celebrates my most favorite holiday, Thanksgiving! (Yes, really – I love it more than Christmas) Have you ever noticed how…
Local Volunteer Opportunities to Spread Hope Together in 2022
As we’re often inundated with the material parts of the holiday season, we know families are always looking to give back to their communities during this time. Volunteering with kids…
2022 Toy Drives and Donations to Spread the Holiday Cheer
The spirit of holiday cheer encourages us towards generosity, and toy drives are a great way to help kids get into the giving. Involving kids can start with explaining the…
Save Some Monster Money When Kids Eat Free for Halloween 2022
No tricks—only treats! In addition to the locations where kids eat free, we also found some scary good deals for you to enjoy in this spooky season. Details are included…
