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2022 Kids’ Summer Movie Deals
Summer movie deals are coming! Local movie theaters offer weekday morning showings of recent releases at prices as low as $1 or $2. Cozy up in the air conditioning, grab…
2022 Boat Rentals from Chicago for the Perfect Escape Day Trip
Think sun, fresh air, the breeze blue skies and all in the comfort and privacy of a rented boat. Local boat rentals are a great way to get your family…
Ice Cream Trail! Local Ice Cream Shops in the Western Suburbs
Almost every summertime activity becomes instantly better when paired with your favorite ice cream! Lucky for us, there are so many local ice cream shops to choose from. Whether the…
Bison’s Bluff Nature Playground at Spring Valley in Schaumburg
Playing in nature is so good for our kids—and Bison’s Bluff Nature Playground is built to encourage open-ended, creative play with all kinds of nature materials and nature-inspired play structures!…
Summer Festivals Are Back in Force for 2022
The sun is shining, band is playing, and carnival rides are spinning. It must mean summer festival time!
Places to Go
Jump in Muddy Puddles at Peppa Pig World of Play in Schaumburg
Peppa Pig World of Play in Schaumburg’s Woodfield Mall transports you into the life of Peppa Pig and all her friends! Ride the bus with Miss Rabbit, sort packages on…
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2022 Free Summer Fun in the Western Suburbs
What’s better than summertime fun? Free summertime fun! The western suburbs are full of countless ways to have fun as a family, but the costs can certainly add up quickly.…
Free Tulip Bulbs in Oak Brook with a Donation to People’s Resource Center
Every year, Oakbrook Center generously gives away all of the tulip bulbs that are planted around the mall. They even figured out a way to continue the tradition through the…
10 Ways to Cool Off During Unseasonably Hot Days: Places with Water Features for Kids
These unseasonably hot temperatures really threw us off, especially after 45 days of all those grey skies and rain! It’s definitely going to be a hot week, but the splash…
Summer 2022 Outdoor Movies in the West Suburbs
Picture this: You’re soaking up a beautiful summer evening, curled up on blankets as you watch an outdoor movie under the stars. It’s hard to believe, but we’ll be there…
2022 Strawberry Picking and Map of U-Pick Farms
Find a strawberry picking farm a short ride from the suburbs of Chicago and get some great tips for u-pick strawberries! Picking start dates included.
Storybook Walk Displays and Events in Chicago’s Suburbs
Summer is a great time to combine the benefits of learning, exercise and outdoor family fun on a local storybook walk. The paths typically feature a deconstructed children’s book, assembled…
Chicagoland Outdoor Amusement Parks Open for Summer 2022
Does anything signify the start of summer more than a trip to an outdoor amusement park? Funnel cake in one hand, string of ride tickets in the other, and you’re…
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Explore Immersive Experiences and Special Exhibits
There are a lot of fun and interesting new exhibits open to enjoy! We rounded up each new temporary exhibit and immersive experience at several museums, zoos, and more so...
Explore Immersive Experiences and Special Exhibits
There are a lot of fun and interesting new exhibits open to enjoy! We rounded up each new temporary exhibit and immersive experience at several museums, zoos, and more so...
Explore Immersive Experiences and Special Exhibits
There are a lot of fun and interesting new exhibits open to enjoy! We rounded up each new temporary exhibit and immersive experience at several museums, zoos, and more so...
Explore Immersive Experiences and Special Exhibits
There are a lot of fun and interesting new exhibits open to enjoy! We rounded up each new temporary exhibit and immersive experience at several museums, zoos, and more so...
Explore Immersive Experiences and Special Exhibits
There are a lot of fun and interesting new exhibits open to enjoy! We rounded up each new temporary exhibit and immersive experience at several museums, zoos, and more so...
Explore Immersive Experiences and Special Exhibits
There are a lot of fun and interesting new exhibits open to enjoy! We rounded up each new temporary exhibit and immersive experience at several museums, zoos, and more so...
Explore Immersive Experiences and Special Exhibits
There are a lot of fun and interesting new exhibits open to enjoy! We rounded up each new temporary exhibit and immersive experience at several museums, zoos, and more so...
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Museum of Contemporary Art Free Day
Museum of Contemporary Art Free Day
Illinois residents receive free admission on Tuesdays. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
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Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art Museum Free Day
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art Museum Free Day
Wednesdays are Free Admission Days sponsored by RBC Wealth Management. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
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DuSable Museum of African American History Free Days
DuSable Museum of African American History Free Days
DuSable Museum of African-American history is free to Illinois residents to visit on Wednesdays. We also give free admission to military and to first responders. That means Police, Fire, EMT’s....
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Adler Planetarium Illinois Resident Free Days
Adler Planetarium Illinois Resident Free Days
The Adler is excited to announce that we will be free for Illinois residents (with proof of residency) every Wednesday evening from 4-10 pm (our new Wednesday hours.) Stop by...
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