The Kidlist Winter Activities Guide: Ideas to Make This the Best Winter Ever!
Family fun in the Midwest is all about embracing the seasons. In the winter, that means welcoming the snow, but also knowing when to get out of the house for…
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80 Things to Do with Kids This Weekend: December 8-10
Are you in the holiday spirit yet? If not, our roundup of things to do with kids this weekend will certainly leave you feeling festive. This is a big weekend…
15 Unique Holiday Events in Chicagoland to Make the Season 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 just…
Get in the Holiday Spirit with Immersive Nutcracker Chicago
Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago’s welcomes back their larger than life display of the classic holiday ballet, The Nutcracker. Running now through January 7, 2024, guests are invited to experience The Nutcracker…
The Countdown is On: “Noon Year’s Eve” and Other Local NYE Events for Kids Sell Out Quick!
The countdown is on for 2024! Celebrate at these kids’ New Year’s festivities with bubbles, music, bounce houses, and countless other ways to enjoy some family-friendly fun to close out…
75 Places to Go Sledding: From Tot-Friendly Hills to Ultimate Sledding Thrills
It’s no surprise that snow is coming our way, so why not have a little fun in it? Sledding brings out the kid in all of us, and is the…
Ice Skating Near Me: Indoor Public Skate, Free Outdoor Skating Rinks, and Special Refrigerated Ice Rinks
Lace up your skates and give these local ice rinks a twirl! Ice skating is a wonderful winter activity for families, and it definitely leaves everyone tired and happy. Plus,…
Chicagoland Christmas Pop-Up Bars and Restaurants with Incredible Holiday Decor
Between local restaurants going all-out with over-the-top Christmas decorations and trendy pop-up bars across Chicagoland, there are so many festive options for a fun meal out. We’ve rounded them up…
New! Christmas at Cantigny Brings Lights, Extravagant Decor, Ice Skating, and Cocoa Cabanas
Cantigny Park created a new holiday experience this year called “Christmas at Cantigny”. Their gardens are so meticulously designed and maintained, so the bar was set high… and their new…
Love Conquers All in ‘The Snow Queen’ at the Marriott Theatre
To kick off the holiday season, my family and I went to see The Snow Queen at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire. This live theater production, which was the inspiration…
Find a Live Nativity Near You to Celebrate the Christmas Story
Visits with Santa, incredible holiday lights displays… there is so much excitement around the Christmas season. But for many families, amongst the hustle and bustle of cookie exchanges and wrapping…
These 39 Charming Holiday Walks and Tree Lighting Ceremonies Are Lighting Up Historic Suburban Downtowns
The 2023 holiday season is in full swing, and holiday walks and tree lightings are happening all around Chicagoland. What better way on a frosty evening to get in the…