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Where to Meet Other Moms: Parent Groups, Playgroups, Virtual Meetups, and More
I recently had a family friend ask where she can meet other moms in the area. None of her friends have children, and she was looking for a group of…
Vote for your Favorite Donut Shop and Paczki
Who has the best donuts?! We tried to include the shops people have mentioned before, but you are of course welcome to write in an option as well. Then we’ll…
Valentine’s Activities for Kids: Family Events, Parent-Child Dances, Kits to Go, and More
With February looming around the corner, love is in the air — and so are these kid-friendly Valentine’s Day events, crafts, kits, dances and more. If your family is anything…
Ways for Families to Celebrate the Chinese New Year in 2022, the Year of the Tiger
Whether you and your family regularly celebrate or are interested in learning more about this holiday, The Chinese New Year is a great opportunity to celebrate a colorful Chinese tradition.…
New Exhibits and Immersive Experiences in Chicagoland
Some immersive experiences have seen great success and have been extended! We also got info on new exhibits and experiences coming to the Chicagoland area. The Kidlist team keeps this…
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Review: Bounce Houses at The Max in McCook
There are three large Bouncy Houses at The Max: a circle arena, 60-foot obstacle course and a 17-foot slide. It is setup either on a large soccer field or basketball…
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Mattix Music Studio Brings The Best Music Together and Rhythm Kids Classes to Western Springs
Music Together® for kids 0-5 years old and Rhythm Kids® for ages 4-8 years old are the perfect classes for the winter. Your kids will love singing, dancing, playing instruments,…
Hotels with Pools and Kid-Friendly Deals in Chicagoland for a Winter Staycation
Need a great way to beat the winter blues? A mini family getaway may be the perfect solution! We’ve rounded up the best kid-friendly hotel deals throughout Chicagoland. A quick…
Attractions, Restaurants, and Grocery Stores Open on Christmas Day 2021
Which places to go, last-minute grocery spots, and pharmacies will be open on Christmas Day 2021? We’ve got the scoop, whether you’re looking for an alternative activity for that day,…
Insider’s Guide to Holiday Magic 2021 at Brookfield Zoo
The entire Kidlist team and our families went to Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo over the weekend and had so much fun checking out the new features and annual favorites.…
Updated! 2021 Best Christmas Lights and Holiday Light Shows in Chicago’s Suburbs
Light up the night with these incredible Christmas light shows, residential houses, walking light displays, and drive-through lights events! My family loves spending winter nights driving around the Chicago suburbs…
8 Most Unique Holiday Experiences in Chicago and the Suburbs
Are you scrolling through all the holiday activities and feeling overwhelmed? We have narrowed down all of the amazing local holiday experience choices and created a list just for you!…
