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Save Some Monster Money When Kids Eat Free this Halloween
No tricks—only treats! In addition to the locations where kids eat free, we also found some scary good deals for you to enjoy in this spooky season. Details are included…
Winter Fun! Places to Go Skiing and Snowboarding Near Chicago
Even though the temperatures are dropping, the outdoor activities don’t have to stop. We spent a good amount of time outside during winter 2020 due to many indoor spots being…
2021 Trick-or-Treat Hours for Halloween in the Western Suburbs
It’s Trick-or-Treat time! The neighborhoods of the western suburbs are about to be full of spooky ghosts, strong princesses, and scary villains. My kids can’t be the only ones begging…
Review: The Office Experience Chicago
Are you a super fan of The Office? Then you won’t want to miss The Office Experience at The Shops at North Bridge on the Magnificent Mile! We were invited…
October Weather Is Unpredictable, So Bookmark These Indoor Halloween Events
Everyone in the Midwest knows there’s a great possibility of trading in cute costumes for puffy winter jackets or umbrellas. In fact, two years ago, we donned all the cozy…
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Endless Fun at Gizmos Fun Factory
We are excited to welcome Gizmos Fun Factory as a Kidlist site sponsor! They have so much to offer including a huge number of indoor play opportunities for all ages,…
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New Exhibit at the DuPage Children’s Museum Celebrates Creative Thinkers
We had the opportunity to check out the new, interactive exhibit at the DuPage Children’s Museum: The Questioneers: Read. Question. Think. Play! before it opens this Friday, October 1, 2021…
Academic Tutoring and Coaching Offers Personalized Help for All Aspects of Learning
We are excited to announce the opening of Academic Tutoring and Coaching in Wheaton! They offer remote, in-person, and in-home tutoring sessions for all core subjects (math, science, reading, social…
Family-Friendly Activities for Fire Prevention Week 2021
Fire Prevention Week is October 3–9, 2021, and it’s our annual reminder of the importance of fire prevention education at all ages. The National Fire Protection Association believes that every…
Where Kids Eat Free in Chicago’s West Suburbs
Restaurants across the Chicagoland area are helping out parents and taking the stress out of meal time! Whether you’re looking for take-out to ease the stress of dinner time or…
The Ultimate Guide to Halloween for Families in the Suburbs
Find everything from when to trick-or-treat and where to trunk-or-treat to all of the Halloween events, where to see the best decorated houses for the holiday to what to do…
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…
