Did you know that those Seadog boats docked at Navy Pier can take you on a thrill ride? Neither did we! We spent the afternoon in Chicago this past week…
Every summer, my family reads Blueberries for Sal before heading out for blueberry picking. We pick blueberries from the bush and eat them, just like Sal does! The book has…
Soak up the summertime sun at sandy beaches in Chicago and the surrounding area. Pack your buckets, your shovels, plenty of snacks, and you have a day of family-friendly fun.…
Run by the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, Creek Bend Nature Center can be found in the heart of LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve in St. Charles. One of the…
A visit to Hickory Knolls Discovery Center in St. Charles is filled with snakes, turtles, rabbits, birds, and a variety of other animals. Learn about where they live, what they…
Does your athlete have an interest in joining a wrestling club or trying out the sport? Check out these places offering wrestling for kids in the western suburbs. Wrestling clubs…
Terrace View Park is now open! With it’s huge shade structure over the playground equipment, musical instruments, and path around the pond, this new playground is tons of fun. Lake…
Free museum days in Chicago?! Yes, please! Our visits to museums and zoos are core memory-makers for our children, especially when they involve a trip to the city. After marveling…
Flip-flop season has arrived, which means it’s the perfect time to freshen up those toes at a kiddie nail salon! An outing with your kiddo at the nail salon is…
With a funnel cake in one hand and a string of ride tickets in the other, you’re ready to roll at an outdoor amusement park! The Chicagoland area has some…