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All the Outdoor Free Concerts for Families This Summer 2026
Grab your lawn chairs, coolers, and your dancing shoes — we’ve gathered the list of free concerts outdoors this summer in the western suburbs to help keep you and your…
Over 50 Super Fun Summer Bucket List Activities to Guarantee Summer 2026 is an Incredible One (+ a Printable!)
Sweet summertime. I can practically feel the warmth of the sunshine, and smell the bonfires that will help make the perfect s’mores. After making it through many rainy spring days,…
100 Things to Do with Kids This Weekend: May 29-31
Summer is the perfect time for families to get out and explore everything their communities have to offer. Our list of things to do with kids this weekend has summer…
Places to See Dinosaurs: Museums, Attractions, and Events to Delight Your Dino-Loving Kids
T. rex, Stegasaurus, and Triceratops… check out these Dino-mite places that bring the prehistoric back to life. My kids are fascinated by the giant world of dinosaurs and we love…
Free Splash Pads and Spray Parks with a Fee: See Photos, Hours, and a Map
As soon as that summer heat strikes in Chicagoland, we are on the hunt for some awesome summer activities. There is nothing more refreshing, than that cool splash of water…
Inside the New Hologram Zoo at Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills
We’re always looking for indoor activities that feel a little different, especially ones the whole family can experience together. The new Hologram Zoo Illinois at Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills…
Ultimate Summer Guide for Local Family Fun in Chicagoland
Summer in the Chicago suburbs is packed with things to do. The hard part isn’t finding options, it’s narrowing them down! This guide pulls together everything we cover for summer,…
40+ Free Summer Activities, Events, and Places to Go for Budget-Savvy Fun
While we love summertime adventures, it’s no secret that the cost of outing after outing can get quite expensive. We’ve rounded up a variety of free summer activities that are…
2026 Summer Festivals Filled with Great Music, Fair Food, and Family
Summer festivals check off all types of summertime fun with one outing: delicious food, live music, carnival rides, face painting, inflatables, games, and so much more. These festivals throughout the…
9 Serene Waterfalls in Illinois and Chicago’s Suburbs for Breathtaking Hiking Destinations
Waterfalls are such a calming, beautiful sight to see. We’re fortunate to have a nice collection of these hidden gems right here in the suburbs of Chicago. Arriving at a…
Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue is Coming to Rosemont
Minecraft fans, get ready to step inside the Overworld. EXP Rosemont is bringing the Midwest debut of Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue, an interactive and immersive adventure that turns the world’s best-selling video game…