Who else is ready for all of the fun spring activities with kids to start this year? As the Chicagoland weather starts changing, I can’t help but get excited to enjoy the season with my kids. Even scrolling through this list puts a big smile on my face!
Keep reading for all of the fun that’s soon to come: St. Patrick’s day parades, Easter egg hunts, rainy days, the chance to fly a kite, spring break, and more are all on the way.
Spring Activities for Kids and Families
Spring Break: Camps, Activities, and Events
Check out all of these camps, ideas for activities, and kid-friendly events during spring break in Chicago’s western suburbs.
St. Patrick’s Day Events for Kids
Check out Irish dance, find a local parade, and see all of the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day events going on in Chicago’s west suburbs.
Kite Flying Festivals and Events in Chicagoland
Spring is the perfect time to fly a kite and Chicagoland offers many kite flying events! Also learn how to make your own kite and how to be successful at flying a kite so you are ready to take your kids.
Things to Do with Kids on a Rainy Day
This list of rainy-day fun around town (and at home) will help transform long, gloomy days into opportunities for fun times together.
Spring Resale and Consignment Sales
This spring, take the time to clean out your closets and make space for the amazing scores you find at these local children’s resales.
2025 Easter Activities Guide
All the Easter activities for kids (plus some cool new egg hunts for adults) in one spot! Find egg hunts, Easter Bunny photo ops, brunches, and more.
Nature Centers
Visiting a nature center in the spring is perfect as the weather transitions because many of them have indoor and outdoor areas to play and explore. Our guide to nature centers gives you a great preview of each on.
Tulip Fields
We can’t talk about spring without mentioning tulips! It’s really refreshing for all ages to walk amongst flowers after the barrenness of winter. We have details on the top places to go to enjoy the flowers.
Touch a Truck
Climb into the driver’s seat of large vehicles, like dump trucks, firetrucks, bulldozers, cement mixers, and more! Sometimes you even get the chance to meet the people who operate them. You’ll want to check out this list of upcoming events that start in the spring.
New Playgrounds
We have a lot to look forward to as the weather gets better, including new playgrounds that were completed last fall! Get the inside scoop to find new places to play. Did it just rain? No worries! Throw some towels in the car to wipe off the slides and you’re good to go.
