80+ Indoor Playgrounds with Age Recommendations, Prices, and Features
An indoor play place can save the day when it’s rainy, chilly, too hot . . . or if everyone is just bouncing off the walls. Chicagoland’s suburbs are bursting…
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Konow’s Corn Maze Is Everything We Love About Fall Farms
Some fall farms hand you a wristband at the gate and then charge you again at every turn. Konow’s Corn Maze in Homer Glen isn’t one of them. We kept…
140 Things to Do with Kids This Weekend: October 2-4
Get ready for a fun-filled weekend! As fall festivals and Oktoberfests wind down and Halloween events begin popping up, our weekend roundup is filled with countless ways to get out…
2026 Best Halloween Displays Near Chicago: Driving Routes & Maps
Displays are still rolling in (and most start October 1) so many are unconfirmed. Bookmark this one; we’re confirming details with each homeowner and updating as we go. We’ve already…
Exciting New Addition to Harvester Park: Harvester Highway Is Coming to Burr Ridge
Have you visited the kid-sized bike path west of the Route 66 playground at Harvester Park in Burr Ridge yet? It’s officially called Harvester Highway and there are big plans…
46 Trunk-or-Treat Events to Celebrate Halloween 2026
Trunk-or-treat events are popping up everywhere, and what’s not to love? Parents of young children often especially appreciate these Halloween events. Walk through cars decked out in Halloween decorations and…
Chicagoland Kids Birthday Party Guide: Venues, Entertainers, and Rentals
Looking for the best kids birthday party places? Want to hire entertainment? Decoration experts? Yard Signs? Bounce houses? Food? We want to make planning an amazing party easy and fun!…
42 Spots to Find Dazzling Fall Colors with Expert Tips, Local Destinations, and a Leaf Hunt Printable
Can you believe Fall is just around the corner? I love summer, but wow, do I LOVE fall. The crisp air and cooler nights we look forward to after a…
Find Haunted Trails, Spooky Hayrides, Scary Haunted Houses, and Haunted Boat Rides Across Chicagoland in 2026
There’s a chill in the air . . . and little ghosts and goblins everywhere are on the hunt for a good scare! These haunted trails, haunted hayrides, and haunted…
Fall Farms and Pumpkin Patches Near Chicago: From Classic Fields to Big Attractions
Nothing says fall more than a pumpkin patch, and many of these are so much more than just that. With carnival attractions, animals, farm stores with fall treats, and full…
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…
145 Wickedly Fun Halloween Events for Kids in 2026
Family-friendly Halloween events for kids are everywhere this year, and we’re sure they’ll be wickedly awesome. Kids can test out their costumes as well as their trick-or-treating skills. They’ll decorate…