There’s fun for families all over Chicagoland! Find out about all the things to do with kids this weekend in our community.
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In-Store Custom Engraving and Holiday Shops in the Merry Market at Uncharted
Get a head start on holiday shopping at Uncharted’s Merry Market with custom engraving while you wait and free Santa photos at five suburban stores.
Shop Local at Festive Holiday Craft Shows & Vendor Markets
Find handmade gifts, holiday decor and festive treats at craft shows and vendor markets across the suburbs, and most of them are free!
Win Free Tickets to “The Man with the Bag” Movie Screening
Win free tickets to a screening of The Man with the Bag, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as Santa, at the La Grange Theater on November 29.
Goodnight Moon at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry: A Bedtime Story Comes to Life
Goodnight Moon comes to life at Griffin MSI through January 3, 2027. Here’s what families should know before they go.
Your Guide to Amazing Winter Activities for Kids in the West and Northwest Suburbs
From sledding and skating to bouncing and bowling, here’s how to make the most of winter with kids in the west and northwest suburbs.
How to Catch a Ride on the 2026 Metra Holiday Trains
Metra Holiday Trains are spreading Christmas cheer with festive decorations inside and out, making select trips into the city extra magical for passengers.
Where to See Santa Across Chicagoland in 2026
There are countless festive ways to visit Santa this Christmas. We’ve found photo opportunities, storytimes and more.
Pet Pictures with Santa 2026: The Season’s Cutest Photo Ops
Whether your pet has been naughty or nice, this list’s for you. Furry family members deserve a photo with Santa, too!
New! Seed to Sky NaturePlay School in Oakbrook Terrace
Oakbrook Terrace Park District is opening Seed to Sky NaturePlay School at Lake View Nature Center in January. The registration fee is waived through November 20!
Dinovember: 30 Days of Dinosaur Fun
Celebrate Dinovember with free dinosaur storytimes, crafts, trivia, yoga, and fossil fun at libraries across the west and northwest suburbs all November.
Kohl Children’s Museum in Glenview: The New Roots of Kindness Exhibit + Tips for Your Visit
Kohl Children’s Museum in Glenview has a new permanent exhibit, Roots of Kindness, built around gratitude, respect, and kindness. We visited on a Tuesday morning with my 2-year-old daughter. Here’s…