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2025 Summer Festivals Filled with Great Music, Fair Food, and Family
Summer festivals check off all types of summertime fun with one outing: delicious food, live music, carnival rides, face painting, inflatables, games, and so much more. These festivals throughout the…
Vivid Creatures: The Newest Exhibit at The Morton Arboretum
The newest features at Morton Arboretum are here and they are absolutely stunning! Vivid Creatures is compiled of five vibrant, beautiful sculptures ranging from 8 feet to 23 feet tall.…
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We’ve been working on something BIG and have been bursting with anticipation to tell you all about it! It’s called Kidlist Deluxe. This new and innovative platform gives you access…
The Best Summer Guide for Local Family Fun
Summer in Chicago arrives with an explosion of colorful festivals, ways to splash away the heat, icy-cold treats, and endless options for kids on a break from school. It’s also…
Did You Know That Fermilab in Batavia Has Hands-On Exhibits for All Ages?
We have a world-renowned particle physics and accelerator laboratory located in the western suburbs of Chicago! Opening in 1969, Fermilab in Batavia spans over 6,800 acres, and is home to…
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40 Outdoor Pools with Day Passes in Chicagoland
Every summer, my family gets excited to dive back into the pool and enjoy a day in the sun. We love our local pool, but we also love to explore…
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. Not only can you receive free tulips, you can help People’s Resource…
Classic Car Shows are Revving Back Up for Summer 2025
Classic car shows are filled with both impeccably restored vintage automobiles as well as new, top-of-the-line cars. Along with aisles of car enthusiasts, these outdoor festivities typically include food vendors,…
40+ Free Summer Activities, Events, and Places to Go for Budget-Savvy Fun
While we love summertime adventures, it’s no secret that the cost of outing after outing can get quite expensive. We’ve rounded up a variety of free summer activities that are…
Mini Golf Chicago: 27 of the Coolest Indoor and Outdoor Courses in Chicagoland
Mini golf is the perfect outing for all skills levels! The greater Chicagoland area is fortunate enough to have a plethora of beautiful, fun-filled mini golf options for indoor and…
32 Water Parks in Chicago and Beyond for a Thrilling Summer
Summers in Chicago are hot, hot, hot! Cool off at one of the many water parks in the Chicagoland area with a ride down a tube slide or a trip…
Tips for the Best Blueberry Picking Near Chicago with Pricing and Details
If your family is like mine, you absolutely love blueberries. Blueberries are a superfood with tons of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants- not to mention a great addition to smoothies! If…