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22 Indoor Water Parks Near Chicago for a Winter Escape Within Driving Distance
Grab your floaties and make a giant splash at these indoor water parks near Chicagoland! Snow, rain, and wind won’t spoil the fun at these year-round indoor water park destinations.…
New Wave Car Wash Turns a Routine Errand Into a Calming, Sensory Experience
Don’t miss this opportunity to try New Wave for free! New Wave Car Wash feels less like a routine errand and more like a sensory experience. As soon as you…
All the 2026 Free Museum Days Chicago and the Suburbs Have to Offer
Free museum days in Chicago?! Yes, please! Our visits to museums and zoos are core memory-makers for our children, especially when they involve a trip to the city. After marveling…
28 Hotels with Indoor Pools: Chicago and the Suburbs
With this extra chilly December we have had, why not try something different and go swimming? Aren’t the best hotels always the ones with pools? Local hotels with indoor pools…
Discount! ‘Twas The Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil at The Chicago Theatre
Cirque du Soleil’s first-ever Christmas production, ’Twas the Night Before…, is now in Chicago for a limited run at the historic venue, The Chicago Theatre (December 11–28, 2025). Designed with families in mind,…
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What’s Open on Christmas Day 2025? Restaurants, Grocery Stores, and More
We’re sure you’ve made your list and checked it twice, but if parenting has taught us anything, it’s to be expect the unexpected. In the hustle of holiday preparation, we…
Best Chicago Hotels for Families: Kid-Friendly Hotels with Awesome Amenities and Special Packages
The best Chicago hotels for families combine kid-friendly amenities, convenient locations near local attractions, and extra-special touches that help make traveling with children a little easier. Even though we live…
New! Beat the Clock at Time Mission in Mount Prospect
Randhurst Village in Mount Prospect is home to the newest interactive gaming experience in the suburbs, Time Mission. With over 25 different portals, guests are invited to collect points by…
Hanukkah Events in 2025 to Celebrate the Festival of Lights
Hanukkah (or Chanukah), a Jewish festival also known as the Festival of Lights, starts at sundown December 14, 2025 and ends on the night of December 22, 2025. Take advantage…
20 Unique Igloo Dining and Outdoor Patio Options Turn a Winter Meal Into a Magical Memory
These restaurants with winter-ready igloos are redefining “patio weather,” allowing al fresco dining all winter long. Sharing a meal together in a heated igloo, hut, pod, greenhouse or outdoor patio…
Snow Tubing at Mount Hoy at Blackwell Forest Preserve is Back Open This Year!
Want an awesome alternative to sledding? Head to Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville for a thrilling day of tubing. After being closed for the 2024-2025 winter season, we’re excited to share…
10 Unique Holiday Events in Chicagoland to Make 2025 Extra Special
Does scrolling through all of the holiday activities make you feel overwhelmed? We have narrowed down all of the amazing local holiday events and activities to create a list of…






























