15 Best Games for a Family Game Night
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…
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Attractions, Restaurants, and Grocery Stores Open on Christmas Day 2022
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…
2022 Best Christmas Lights in Chicagoland (with Driving Routes!)
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…
The Morton Arboretum Announces Its Next Large-Scale Sculpture Exhibition: “Of the Earth”
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…
These Unique Igloo and Dome Dining Experiences Turn a Meal Out Into a Magical Memory
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,…
Winter Break Camps Are Still Enrolling! Find Camps and Activities for Fun While School’s Out
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,…
45 Winter Activities for Families in the Western Suburbs
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…
Make the Season Extra-Special with 9 of Chicagoland’s Most Unique Holiday Experiences
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!…
The Chicago Toy and Game Fair is Back!
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…
I Took My Space-Obsessed Kids to Chicago’s Adler Planetarium, and If They Had Their Way, They’d Still Be There
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…
Now’s the Best Time to Sign Up for “Noon Year’s Eve” and Other Local NYE Events for Kids
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…
Chicago Area Children’s Museums
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…
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