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,…
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70+ Places Where Kids Eat Free in Chicagoland Every Day of the Week
Some days just call for dinner out! When I was little it was always a big treat to eat out, and now I recognize there were major perks for parents…
2026 Experience Gifts for Kids: Memberships, Play Passes, Tickets, Experiences, Local Places to Play, and More
Some of the absolute best presents our family has received for the holidays over the past few years haven’t been ‘things’ at all. Our family members have been amazing about…
2026 Christmas Bucket List for the Best December Yet
Holiday activities all around Chicagoland are spreading cheer this Christmas season. Maybe you want to plan a few special experiences with your family, or perhaps you plan to fit in…
20 Drive-Through Christmas Lights Displays and Walk-Through Light Shows in Chicagoland
My family loves getting in the car together, and going out in search of the biggest, best Christmas light displays. We have compiled this list of the best local drive-through…
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…
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…
10 Unique Holiday Events in Chicagoland to Make 2026 Extra Special
Does scrolling through all of the holiday activities make you feel overwhelmed? We have narrowed down all of the amazing local holiday events and activities to create a list of…
Want Pizza, Cookies, or Breakfast with Santa? These Christmas 2026 Events Let Kids Feast with St. Nick
Any opportunity to see Santa during the Christmas season is filled with magical moments, but what could make them even more special? Enjoying a delicious meal with Mr. and Mrs.…
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…
25 “Noon Year’s Eve” and Other Local NYE Events for Kids
The countdown is on for 2027! Celebrate at these kids’ New Year’s festivities with bubbles, music, bounce houses, and countless other ways to enjoy some family-friendly fun to close out…
53 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…