Rotary GroveFest is celebrating 10 years in downtown Downers Grove! This popular summer festival starts next Thursday, June 20 and goes through Sunday, June 23, 2019. The largest event in the great community of Downers Grove, Rotary GroveFest transforms the downtown area into a wonderful festival filled with carnival rides for all ages, midway games, an impressive live music line-up,…
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Want to check out all of the articles we have published for local summer fun in one place? We have a Huge Guide to Summer Fun in the Suburbs! Some popular ones include Free Summer Fun and Summer Bucket Lists. And of course keep scrolling to see all of the family-friendly events going on this weekend! Everyone has different interests…
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We have been going to Raging Waves almost every year for the past five years and always include it on our bucket list. They have added a few slides and areas for little kids since our last visit, so we were excited to check it out again. Raging Waves invited us to spend the day there, but all opinions are…
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Keeping the kids entertained and active all summer is no easy task. Mix up your summer break routine (and keep the kids off electronics!) by trying out some of the many open gym sessions in the southwest suburbs this summer. Not only will kids of all ages have a blast bouncing, climbing, flipping, and swinging their way through the gym,…
Gymnastics open gym time is a great way for kids to have fun, test their gymnastics skills, and challenge themselves physically (with the comfort of foam mats and pads). These local gymnastics facilities all offer a summertime open gym schedule. On some of the websites, you’ll find a waiver to print and sign so you’re ready to play right when…
Summertime patios are here! But have you ever been curious if you could bring your dog along? There are many dog-friendly restaurant patio options across the western suburbs, so plan a doggy date today. Remember the rules of dog etiquette also apply to restaurant patios: keep dogs leashed and make sure they are well exercised and calm prior to your…
The DuPage County Fair is celebrating 65 years of being a place where our community gathers to explore, compete, learn, eat, be entertained, and have lots of fun! There will continue to be fan favorites this year as well as a lot of new additions. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, July 24 through Sunday, July 28, 2019! Kids are FREE…
The whole Kidlist team gets really excited about our annual summer bucket list. We start talking about it when there’s still snow on the ground (and that’s not even counting April snowstorms this year). The summer bucket list represents everything we’re about: giving local families ideas and tips for making amazing memories with their kids. This year, we decided to…
