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110 Things to Do with Kids This Weekend: April 3-5

Easter weekend is upon us, and it’s filled with family-friendly fun. From festive egg hunts and spring celebrations to bunny meet-and-greets and special holiday events around town, there’s no shortage…

65 Local 5K Races and Kids’ Fun Runs to Support Amazing Causes and Get Your Family Moving

What better way to build community, support local and national charities, and encourage active lifestyles for your family than participating in upcoming fun runs or 5Ks? There are several opportunities…

Special Spots with Kid-Friendly Afternoon Tea and High Tea Parties

My kids loves tea parties at home! However, if I tell them we are going to afternoon tea, they are excited to throw on a fancy outfit and gloves and…

Jump Places: Over 38 Trampoline Parks and Inflatables that Make Kids Jump for Joy

Throughout the winter, we love to break up our cabin fever with a trip to the trampoline park. These local jump places are your indoor play haven for a few…

The Big List of Birthday Freebies: Where to Find the Best Treats!

Let’s be honest, free treats make your birthday a bit more magical, whether you’re a kid or just a kid at heart. Maybe it’s something special you only get once…

Two young children splashing in a puddle for rainy day activities

Over 40 Rainy Day Activities for Kids to Give Gray Clouds a Silver Lining

Spring fever has sprung in our house! If your children are anything like mine, that first sunny warm day has us yearning for the outdoors. However, Chicagoland spring also comes…

A Sweet Find: Cupcake Decorating Classes, Parties, and Custom Cakes from Sweet B’s Bake Shop

If you’ve ever seen those beautifully decorated cupcakes and thought there’s no way I could make that, Annalise from Sweet B’s Bake Shop might change your mind. We recently invited Annalise…

four girls with their arms around each other wearing vacation bible school t-shirts with smiles on their faces, ready to start VBS for the day

VBS Near Me: Where to Find a 2026 Vacation Bible School

Each summer, churches across the area host week-long Vacation Bible School (VBS) programs filled with faith and lots of summer fun. During these camps, children enjoy crafts, games, music, and…

Talented Family Photographers Serving Chicago’s Suburbs

It’s so special to be able to capture memorable moments with you and your kids. I don’t think I’m alone in having thousands of action photos of my kids, but very few with…

These Sensory-Friendly Events and Special Needs Activities Invite All Kids to Play

Play is for everyone! It provides us the opportunity to explore our senses, develop emotional responses, and build social interaction. This list highlights indoor and outdoor activities and events that…

Hands-On Fun Awaits at Naper Settlement’s Family STEM Nights

Naper Settlement’s Family STEM Nights give kids and caregivers the chance to explore, experiment, and learn side by side. These hands-on workshops cover a wide range of STEM topics, from…

Best Spring Activities for Kids in Chicagoland

Spring always feels like a reset in Chicagoland. As the days get longer and the weather finally starts cooperating, it’s the perfect time to plan egg hunts, parades, playground visits,…