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2022 Best-Decorated Halloween Houses: Map, Driving Routes, Photos, Descriptions and More!
We are dying to bring you our 6th Annual Best Decorated Halloween Houses list with a map, photos, and important details (including how scary it is, when the display be…
All the Local 2022 Halloween Trunk-or-Treat Events
Trunk-or-treat events are popping up everywhere, and what’s not to love? Parents of young children will appreciate these Halloween events, as you walk through cars decked out in Halloween decorations,…
Family-Friendly Activities for Fire Prevention Week 2022
Fire Prevention Week is October 9–15, 2022, and it’s our annual reminder of the importance of fire prevention education at all ages. The National Fire Protection Association believes that every…
Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm: Fall Fun for All Ages
We enjoyed the day at Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm in Lockport on opening weekend and had such a great time! There is so much to do there that you can easily…
Giveaway! Galaxi Fun Zone
Galaxi Fun Zone, a glow-in-the-dark, one-of-a-kind indoor family fun center in Aurora, is offering one lucky Kidlist reader 4 all attractions passes valued at $149! Keep reading to find out…
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New Features to Climb and Glide at the Sensory Garden Playground
There are new additions to the Sensory Garden Playground in Lisle! The GT Wave and Gravity Rail are now complete and you can get all the details below, but first…
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Kids Party Entertainers: Magicians, Character Appearances, Facepainters, Balloonists, and More
Looking for entertainment to enhance your child’s birthday party? We have a great list of kids entertainers, including balloon artists, magicians, characters, face painters, princesses, and parties that come to…
Where To Take Fall Family Photographs 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…
The Best Local Activities for Elementary Kids Ages 6–8
Raising elementary kids may be my favorite phase of parenting so far (don’t tell my toddler!). They’re old enough to understand my corny jokes, I don’t have to carry a…
Fun Guide for Tweens and Teens in Chicago’s Suburbs
Finding something fun for tweens and teens can be challenging at times. They’ve graduated from our usual splash pad and storytime lists, so it’s time to get a little creative.…
Don’t Miss the Grand Finale of the Kidlist Park Playdate Series
Join us for the last Kidlist Park Playdate on Saturday, August 27 at Ty Warner Park in Westmont from 10-11:30am! Two playground areas, one for ages 2-5 years old and…
Halloween 2022 Candy Buy-Back and Donation Spots for All Your Leftover Goodies
Do you already know you’ll have more Halloween candy than you know what to do with? Fear not: Kidlist has you covered! Once your kids come down from their Halloween…
October Weather Is Unpredictable, So Bookmark These Indoor Halloween Events
Let’s face it: Chicago weather is temperamental. Some years on Halloween we are in shorts, and others, we’re breaking out our winter coats, boots, and gloves. To prepare for the…
