My extended family is growing and we are always looking for fun things to do together. Especially with the holidays coming up it’s nice to have a few ideas up your…
We’re sure you’ve made your list and checked it twice, but if parenting has taught us anything, it’s to be expect the unexpected. In the hustle of holiday preparation, we…
Light up the night with these incredible outdoor Christmas lights shows, best-decorated houses for the holidays, walk-through light displays, and drive-thru holiday lights events! My family loves spending winter nights…
Human+Nature will officially close at the end of February 2023, although some of the eight sculptures by artist Daniel Popper will still be on view into March. The sculptures may…
Have you tried dining in a heated igloo, hut, or greenhouse on an outdoor patio? What started as a unique way for restaurants to maintain social-distancing guidelines during the pandemic,…
I don’t know about you, but my kids are already asking if it’s winter break yet. This year, many local school districts have off until the second week of January,…
Family fun in the Midwest is all about embracing the seasons. In the winter, that means embracing the snow, but also knowing when to get out of the house for…
Are you scrolling through all the holiday activities and feeling overwhelmed? We have narrowed down all of the amazing local holiday experience choices and created a list just for you!…
We always loved going to the Chicago Toy and Game Fair (ChiTAG)! It’s the biggest toy and game fair in North America that’s open to the public and it’s so…
Before I tell you all about the Adler Planetarium, you need to understand that my kids are… shall we say… big into space. Our fridge is covered in drawings of…
The countdown is on for 2023! Celebrate at these kids’ New Year’s festivities with bubbles, music, bounce houses, and countless other ways to enjoy some family-friendly fun. Many of these…
Spending time at one of the many Chicago area children’s museums is wonderful for discovery and learning. We’ve put together a list of the offerings in the city and suburbs…