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Kidlist’s 2024 Holiday Family Fun Guide
As the weather turns colder, it’s time to start thinking about the winter holidays and holiday family fun! It may seem soon (and we’ll certainly be updating all of these…
33 Kid-Friendly Breweries for Families in Chicago’s Suburbs
For beer and cider fans, enjoying the local brewery is one of the easiest ways to shop local. After all, most of our local breweries are owned and run by…
24 Local Volunteer Opportunities for Kids to Spread Hope Together with Their Families
As the holiday season begins, it can be easy to get swept up in the excitement of the material parts of the season. Finding ways to volunteer to give back…
A Sneak Peek of Hershey Super Sweet Adventure
Hershey Super Sweet Adventure is a hands-on, story-driven adventure full of interactive experiences inspired by all your favorite Hershey Treats. During your visit, you’ll earn the special title of “Sweet…
Tips from Experts in Financial Literacy: Corsalus Financial
All of us have so much information at our fingertips, but how can we know what information is accurate? Jason Dobrzynski, CFPยฎ, CMFCยฎ and Maralynn Kearney, MBA, CFPยฎ of Corsalus Financial…
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Kids Eat Free Every Day of the Week in the Chicagoland Suburbs
I love those specials days where my kitchen is clean, I don’t have to cook, and its restaurant night! There is nothing better than sitting down with your family at…
New! The Social Play Indoor Play Area in Brookfield
The Social Play is having their soft opening on Monday, September 30, 2024 and we’re excited to give you a sneak peek! It’s clear that the owners, Cristina and Anthony,…
25 Dรญa de los Muertos Events to Remember and Celebrate Your Loved Ones
Dรญa 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…
New! Lufkin Park in Villa Park
Lufkin Park in Villa Park was renovated this summer! This exciting update includes a new splash pad, playground with inclusive features, ninja course, sensory garden, performance shelter, picnic shelter with…
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!…
Job Posting: Want to work on a Kidlist special project?
Interested in working for Kidlist? We have a special opportunity for you! Check out the job description below and apply if you feel it’s a good fit. Job Title: Research &…
Find Haunted Trails, Spooky Hayrides, and Scary Haunted Houses Across Chicagoland in 2024
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…