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Pumpkin Patches Near Chicago + Map (+ apple picking too!)
Give the kids “pumpkin” to talk about this fall and head out to the pumpkin patch! I love fall and the gourd-geous weather. It’s time for one of my family’s…
2021 Family-Friendly Halloween Events
Organizations across the western suburbs have pulled out all the stops to ensure you and your little goblins have a spook-tacular time. Creep through haunted forests, carve pumpkins, and enjoy…
Beautiful Places to Enjoy Fall Colors Nearby and Local Fall Leaf Guide
Fall is such a lovely season in Chicagoland! Those vibrant falling leaves mixed with just the right amount of sunshine and crisp air make for the most picture-perfect days. We’re…
Where to Have the Best Kids Birthday Party + Entertainers, Rentals, Decor, Food, and More
Looking for kids birthday party places? Want to hire entertainment? Balloon decorations? Yard Signs? Bounce houses? Food? We want to make planning an amazing party easy and fun! You will…
Kids Party Entertainers: Magicians, Character Appearances, Facepainters, Balloonists, and More
Looking for entertainment to enhance your child’s birthday party? We have a great list of kids entertainers, including balloon artists, magicians, characters, face painters, princesses, and parties that come to…
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2020 Tips for Raging Waves Waterpark in Yorkville
We have been going to Raging Waves almost every year for the past six years and were curious what they were doing differently for 2020. After figuring out the best…
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Where To Take Fall Family Photographs 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…
Places to Go with a Baby or Toddler: Activities for Kids 0–2
The first few years of parenting can be the most overwhelming, and sometimes the best thing for both you and your baby is a change of scenery. Climbing, dancing, playing…
Blue Man Group is Back in Chicago! We Took Our Kids to the Show
I spent years living in Chicago, and I still love to visit and take my kids to my favorite city. There are so many Chicago experiences I want to share…
A Guide to Driving Schools in Chicagoland’s Western Suburbs
Anyone else entering this new stage where you suddenly have a kid who is old enough to learn how to drive? Although many high schools offer driver’s education programs, they…
Hop on Board at Skate Parks in the Western Suburbs
Nothing tests your child’s coordination and balance quite like being on a skateboard. Throughout the western suburbs, you can find plenty of skate parks to ride, slide or maybe even…
The Grand Finale: Kidlist Park Playdate in LGP
We’ve had so much fun hosting park playdates this summer! We hope you had a good time exploring different parks, enjoying free entertainment and snacks, getting to know our site…
Creek Stomping in Oswego: Simple Summer Fun Along the Fox River
Have you ever thought about how some experiences, or places just feel like summer? Our family recently discovered such a place that was new to all of us and my…
