31 Things To Do in August: Make The Most of the Last Month of Summer!
Finding things to do in August is tricky—my mom brain is jumping into back-to-school mode, but my kids are still in a full-on summer mindset. Fortunately, August is full of…
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The 2026 Map of Things to Do With Kids Near Chicago is HERE! Find Family Fun Near You
If you’re looking for fun things do with kids in Chicagoland, you’ve come to the right place. We’re putting all our local lists onto one big map! This is a…
160 Things to Do with Kids This Weekend: July 31 – August 2
We’re looking at a beautiful forecast for the weekend ahead, with countless opportunities for summertime fun. Local museums, zoos, and libraries are hosting family-friendly programming, while pools and water parks…
Nature Play Areas: Unstructured Outdoor Spaces for Kids in the Suburbs
Ditch the rulebook, skip the plastic slide, and let your kids build a fort out of actual sticks Not every playground needs to have a slide, swings, and rubber mulch.…
2 Hours of Freedom: Crystal Lake’s New Inflatable Playground for Kids
Bounce houses, slides, and obstacle courses built for hours of nonstop energy If you’ve got a kid who bounces off the walls (literally or figuratively), 2 Hours of Freedom in…
Kid-Friendly Stops Along the Union Pacific West Metra Line
The Union Pacific West Metra Line runs from Chicago Ogilvie (Chicago OT) out to Elburn, with stops in some darling downtowns with lots to explore, including parks, cute cafes, toy…
Character Visits & Meet-and-Greets: Where to Find Your Kids’ Favorite Characters in the Suburbs
There’s nothing quite like watching your kid’s face light up when their favorite character walks through the door. Across Chicago’s west and northwest suburbs, libraries, bookstores, malls, and play spaces…
Children’s Resales and Consignment Shops to Save on Kids’ Clothing and Gear
It’s out with the old and in with the new-to-you! Replenish your child’s wardrobe, shoe rack, sports gear, baby items, and much, much more at these children’s resales and consignment…
11 Places for Pony Rides and Pony Parties Near Chicago
Wherever you find them, pony rides are always a hit! Small in size, but big on fun – kids and ponies are the sweetest sight. A ride on a pony…
Hair Butterflies Lice Removal: What Actually Works When Lice Come Home
Most lice treatments don’t actually finish the job. A drugstore kit or prescription shampoo can look like it worked, and then two weeks later you’re back where you started, wondering…
19 Sunflower Fields to Brighten Your Day in 2026
What feels like summer more than sunflowers? We’ve scoped out the brightest sunflower fields near Chicagoland! Getting lost in a sunflower field is a fun activity the whole family can…
Indoor Activities for Kids Near Chicago: Play Spaces, Museums, Bowling & More
Rainy day? Too hot, too cold, or just need a break from the sun? We’ve got you covered. From trampoline parks and play cafes to museums, bowling, and rock climbing,…