Are you longing for summer fun during the long, cold winter months of Chicago? Try an indoor water park within driving distance from the Chicago suburbs. During the bitter months of our Chicago winter my family plays at libraries and indoor play places. When we start longing for summer fun, we bust out the bathing suits and head to an…
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Daddy-daughter dances, movie nights, campfires in the woods, and more are all coming up this weekend! On Friday night, the Woodridge Park District is hosting a free Cabin Fever Family Fun event with a movie, popcorn, children’s entertainer, and other activities to get everyone out of the house. Saturday is a free day at the Brookfield Zoo! If you want…
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We love the Oak Brook Aquatic Center! Going to the indoor pool is like a vacation with the water slide, whirlpool, indoor splash pad, and pool rock climbing wall. And in the summer you can cool off outdoors too at Splash Island with slides and sprays in their zero-depth pool! An Oak Brook Aquatic Center membership is handy year round….
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Skate at one of the many year-round rinks or one of the pop-up winter rinks for some family fun. There are so many different options to choose from in the area and even more in the city. Check out our list to find skate rentals and admission fees, when applicable, and the best ways to find out if the outdoor…
Maggie Daley Park offers a unique ice skating experience in the heart of downtown Chicago! It’s pretty special to skate with the skyline as a backdrop. But what about parking? Is it crowded? Do we need to bring our own skates? When is the best time to go? We have tips for the Skating Ribbon to answer these questions and…
A gym membership with childcare has completely changed my workout routine — as in, I now have one! Of course, some days I drop my kids off and slump into an armchair with a magazine for the first hour. Or shower. (Hey, self-care is self-care.) But a gym membership isn’t the only way to work out with kids. Parent/child fitness…
We keep hearing about more and more new experiences opening this summer and are so thrilled that we couldn’t help but put them together in one big announcement! I’m sure we will be giving you more information on these as the dates get closer and giving you an inside look, but in the mean time, get excited! Get the scoop…
Monday, January 20, 2020 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day! By honoring his life and achievements, these events help children learn about the impact Dr. King had on our world today. Even though my children are younger, I love that they can begin to understand his influence, rather than it being just another day off school. Keep reading for kid-friendly…
