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Chicagoland Trunk-or-Treat Events Help Ghosts and Goblins with Little Legs Celebrate Halloween 2023
Trunk-or-treat events are popping up everywhere, and what’s not to love? Parents of young children will appreciate these Halloween events. Walk through cars decked out in Halloween decorations and test…
Fire Prevention Week 2023: Kids Learn Fire Safety with Local Events, Fire Station Tours, and Activities
Fire Prevention Week is October 8β14, 2023, and it’s our annual reminder of the importance of fire prevention education at all ages. Starting in September, local fire departments are hosting…
New! The Playpen Glen Ellyn
I had the pleasure of meeting Sanam, co-owner of the newest indoor play space and cafΓ©, this past week to give you a sneak peek of the newest space for…
20 DΓa de los Muertos Events to Remember and Celebrate Your Loved Ones
DΓa 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…
Find Haunted Trails, Spooky Hayrides, and Scary Haunted Houses Across Chicagoland in 2023
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…
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Kids Party Entertainers: Magicians, Character Appearances, Facepainters, Balloonists, and More
Looking for kids party entertainment? We have a great list of kids entertainers, including balloon artists, magicians, characters, face painters, princesses, and parties that come to you! Whether you are…
Best Places for Fall Family Pictures 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…
2023 Holiday and Christmas Mini Sessions
Elevate your holiday season by exploring a variety of options from talented photographers offering Holiday and Christmas Mini Sessions! The festive season is around the corner, and what better way…
Things to Do and Places to Go for All Ages, from Babies to Teenagers: Activities by Age
With so many amazing things to do with kids in Chicagoland, how do you find the best places for each age group? And how can you avoid showing up with…
17 Things to Do with 3-Year-Olds and Preschoolers in the Chicago Suburbs
Looking for the best things to do with 3-year-olds all the way through the preschool years? The Chicago suburbs are full of amazing spots for this fun age group to…
21 Best Places for Kids in Elementary School: Local Activities for Ages 6β8
Raising elementary kids may be my favorite phase of parenting so far. (Shh, don’t tell my toddler!) Elementary school kids are old enough to understand my corny jokes, but not…
22 Unique Things for Teens to Do Near Chicago
As parents of teens, we need to shift our mindset when it comes to family fun in order to find unique, new experiences that are appealing to them. So if…