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31 Things To Do in August: Make The Most of the Last Month of Summer!
Finding things to do in August is tricky—my mom brain is jumping into back-to-school mode, but my kids are still in a full-on summer mindset. Fortunately, August is full of…
Nature Play Areas: Unstructured Outdoor Spaces for Kids in the Suburbs
Ditch the rulebook, skip the plastic slide, and let your kids build a fort out of actual sticks Not every playground needs to have a slide, swings, and rubber mulch.…
2 Hours of Freedom: Crystal Lake’s New Inflatable Playground for Kids
Bounce houses, slides, and obstacle courses built for hours of nonstop energy If you’ve got a kid who bounces off the walls (literally or figuratively), 2 Hours of Freedom in…
Kid-Friendly Stops Along the Union Pacific West Metra Line
The Union Pacific West Metra Line runs from Chicago Ogilvie (Chicago OT) out to Elburn, with stops in some darling downtowns with lots to explore, including parks, cute cafes, toy…
Character Visits & Meet-and-Greets: Where to Find Your Kids’ Favorite Characters in the Suburbs
There’s nothing quite like watching your kid’s face light up when their favorite character walks through the door. Across Chicago’s west and northwest suburbs, libraries, bookstores, malls, and play spaces…
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