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A Visit to Bartlett Nature Center with Little Kids: Reptiles, Hands-on Nature Exhibits, and More

Situated in James “Pate” Philip State Park, Bartlett Nature Center is surrounded by beautiful hiking trails. Inside, visitors will find a variety of reptiles and amphibians, as well as hands-on…

Photo of Stratford Park showing adaptive swing and bucket swing.

New Playground! Stratford Park in Bloomingdale

To kick off the Bloomingdale Park District’s 60th Anniversary, they have installed a new playground and park, Stratford Park. They are kicking off the park opening on May 4, 2024…

baby playing in a fountain at the Willow Pond Splash Pad

The Kidlist Guide for New Parents: Fun Things to Do with a Baby in Chicagoland!

When we put together our activities by age guide, we felt like something was missing. Even though we’d covered every age, from baby through teenagers, we realized there was something…

‘A Year with Frog and Toad’ at Chicago Children’s Theatre with Your Favorite Little Tadpole

The Chicago Children’s Theatre is the city’s largest professional theater company exclusively dedicated to children and young families. In addition to their amazing live theater experiences for kids, they also…

Where to Find the Last 4 Retro Drive-In Movie Theaters Near Chicago

Currently, there are only about 300 drive-in movie theaters still in operation in the United States. Give your family a feeling of nostalgia and make awesome memories by supporting a…

Places to See Dinosaurs: Museums, Attractions, and Events to Delight Your Dino-Loving Kids

T. rex, Stegasaurus, and Triceratops… in my home, these dinosaurs are celebrities! I love places to see dinosaurs and learn more with my kids, because there are so many activities…

51 Touch-A-Truck Events to Delight Kids with Tractors, Construction Trucks, Emergency Vehicles, and More

Kids can hop on big trucks, honk the horn on cool cars, and pretend to steer fire trucks to save the day at these local Touch-A-Truck events throughout the western…

Kids Ear Piercing: Stores, Salons, Pediatricians, and Tattoo Parlors That Pierce Ears

As a mom with a young daughter at home, I am anticipating the special day when she asks me if she can get her ears pierced. When that day happens,…

2024 Art Shows: Fairs and Art Festivals to Explore a World of Creativity

Picture this: a warm summer day, strolling the streets of your downtown that are lined with booths filled with one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Support local artisans at these art shows in 2024!…

Great Deal! All-You-Can-Eat Package at Kane County Cougars Games

We have so much fun at Kane County Cougars games… and we’re even more excited to find out about their all-you-can-eat package. It includes tickets, parking, and unlimited food! Keep…

four girls with their arms around each other wearing vacation bible school t-shirts with smiles on their faces, ready to start VBS for the day

VBS Near Me: Where to Find a 2024 Vacation Bible School

Each summer, churches host week-long Vacation Bible School (VBS) sessions. During these camps, children participate in crafts, games, singing, and learning lessons from the Bible to help ignite a passion…

12 Tulip Fields Near Chicago: Flower Fields with Beautiful Blooms

April showers bring us the most beautiful Spring flowers! The thought of spring makes me think of nothing more than the perfect weather and colorful blooms. My daughter is at…