33 Water Parks in Chicago and Beyond for a Thrilling Summer
Summers in Chicago are hot, hot, hot! Cool off with a ride down a tube slide or a trip around a lazy river at one of the many water parks…
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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…
Kidlist Deluxe Is Coming This May! Join the Waitlist for a Discount
We’ve been working on something big behind the scenes, and we’re finally ready to share it. Kidlist Deluxe is launching this May. If you’ve ever spent way too long trying…
4th of July Fireworks, Parades, and Events for 2026 in Chicagoland
It’s time to celebrate like it’s 1776! 4th of July fireworks are everywhere throughout the west and northwest suburbs, so get ready to ooh and aah at the skies this…
8 Summer Movie Deals and Year-Round Discounts at Local Theaters in Chicagoland
Family movie night is a fun outing, and year-round and summer movie deals but after tickets and concessions for everyone in the family, the costs start to add up! It’s…
Skip the Big Box Stores: Fenceworks is a Better Way to Shop for Backyard Fun
Thinking about getting a basketball hoop, trampoline, or playground? It sounds fun… until you start researching. Suddenly you’re comparing dozens of options, reading reviews you don’t trust, and wondering: What’s…
Unlock Deals and Discounts on Popular Chicago Attractions When You Grab a Museum Adventure Pass!
Have you heard of the Museum Adventure Pass? The Museum Adventure Pass offers a number of discounts, deals, and sometimes even free passes to some of our favorite museums and…
Goodnight Moon at Chicago Children’s Theatre: A Magical First Theatre Experience for Little Kids
Taking little kids to live theatre can feel like a gamble, but Goodnight Moon at Chicago Children’s Theatre ended up being such a special, low-stress first experience for our family.…
Day-Trip Boat Rentals for Family Fun on the Water
Time to bring out the boats! Boating is a one-of-a-kind experience that provides a thrill all ages can enjoy and you don’t need to have your own boat to experience…
Where to Ride This Summer: 10 Outdoor Amusement Parks in Chicago’s Suburbs
Grab your ride tickets and get ready to enjoy an outdoor amusement park! The Chicagoland area has some great spots for kids to make summer memories. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker…
25 Hiking Trails for Kids to Explore Nature on Little Legs
Your family doesn’t have to go far to enjoy nature in the Chicago suburbs! We are very fortunate to be surrounded by some truly beautiful forest preserve trails to hike.…
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,…