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The crisp cool air and beautiful changing leaves signals one of our favorite outings of the fall season: pumpkin patches! You’ll find locations that not only offer pick-your-own pumpkins, but also all kinds of great attractions, children’s rides and tasty fall treats! Spend a few hours or a whole day with your family having fun at one of these awesome…
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Basketball is a wonderful team sport to play as a developing young athlete, and thankfully, there are many year round programs to play locally! From skill building classes to leagues and teams, kids as young as kindergarten can get involved with the opportunity to progress all the way through high school. Check out our comprehensive list that includes recreational leagues…
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There are so many great opportunities to play basketball and develop your child’s skills all over the southwest suburbs. Almost all of the local park districts offer basketball leagues that are open to both residents and non-residents, and there are plenty of other options, too. Now is the time to think about signing up! Younger groups are usually co-ed, and…
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The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that your child is evaluated by an orthodontist by age 7. You may think, wow that’s early! Why age 7? Dr. Rohini Mathrani from Spring Orthodontics is here to answer that question, but did you know that orthodontic evaluation appointments are free of charge? What do you have to lose?! It’s also a great…
Even though summer is ending, fun in the pool doesn’t have to! If your children are anything like mine, their confidence in the water grew exponentially over the summer. We’d love to keep that momentum going throughout the school year. These facilities in the western suburbs all offer indoor swim lessons. 6 months old seemed to be the most common…
Summer has come and gone, but water safety never goes out of season. There are many locations throughout the southwest suburbs that offer indoor swim lessons, including private lessons, group lessons, or parent-tot classes for children. Many of these facilities even offer adult classes if you want to learn to swim or just brush up on technique. Fall and winter are…
This edition of the weekend events is sponsored by Oak Brook Park District. Their Autumn Fest is this Saturday from 2-8:00 pm with tons of free kids activities. Get the details below! This weekend is also opening weekend for Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm. Read more about what they offer in our Fall Festivals Guide. Oak Brook Park District’s Autumn Fest is…
Festivals in Hickory Hills and Joliet, movies, markets… fall is in the air! Check out all the family-friendly fun each day below and plan something fun! Looking for some great activities and events in your area? We compiled all of the family-friendly events in the southwest suburbs to make it easier and more enjoyable to plan some fun days with your…
