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We have the scoop on what is going on in your area! Read the weekend highlights, then peruse this amazing list of family-friendly weekend events in the western suburbs of Chicago, get the details on those that interest you, and plan some fun days with your kids this weekend. This list will be updated every week and sent out in…
Looking for some fun activities and events in your area? We compiled all of the family-friendly events in the southwest suburbs to make it easier and more enjoyable to plan some fun days with your kids this weekend. And don’t miss the weekend highlights section! Check out our list below with dates and times to see what works for you. There…
Do you have a child that is interested in music, dance, and performance? Rising Stars® is offering week-long summer show choir camps for ages 3 through high school! They have hosted over 20 years of summer camps and are excited to continue offering this opportunity to kids from more than 40 different schools in the western suburbs. This post is sponsored by…
It’s so exciting when there are new playgrounds on the horizon! We have amazing parks systems and park districts in the west and southwest suburbs, many of whom are planning some great new spaces for our children. Here are the locations you can look forward to checkin out in the near future! We also included information from the past year…
This summer, you can have an aMAZEing time weaving your way through a new temporary exhibit at Brookfield Zoo—Amazing Arachnids. The interactive and engaging experience, which opens May 26 and continues through September 3, features two components: Art and Science of Arachnids and Mission Safari Maze. Kidlist will be checking it out before the opening to share inside info with…
Lilacia Park in Lombard is beautiful in the spring. What a perfect spot for Spring Mini Sessions! This session announcement is sponsored by EsteeG Photography. EsteeG Photography will once again be offering Spring Mini Sessions at Lilacia Park in Lombard and this time on there are two days from which to choose! Send Esther an e-mail at esteegphotography@yahoo.com to book…
Looking for a change of scenery? Check out the Bird Haven Greenhouse & Conservatory and Pilcher Park Nature Center! The bird breeder that raised our lovebird, Kiwi, is in Joliet so we made a duel trip to enjoy the area. (Click here to see our cute little bird on Instagram.) One of the great aspects of Pilcher Park is that there is…
Theatreworks USA’s entertaining musical “Curious George: The Golden Meatball,” based on the books by Margret and H.A. Rey and the play owned by Universal Stage Productions, producer of “Wicked,” comes to the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) in Glen Ellyn on Saturday, April 21 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. This 50-minute musical is recommended for audiences age 4 and up….
THE WIZARD OF OZ is coming to The Chicago Theatre (175 N. State St.) from May 8 – May 20, 2018. This magical production is a celebration of the classic 1939 MGM movie, and will be presented with breathtaking special effects that will sweep audiences away, from the moment the tornado twists its way into Kansas. Featuring the classic songs,…
Western Springs is known for it’s iconic Water Tower in the center of town, an area called the Tower Green and the name Western Springs was actually named after the underground springs that were located on the south side of town. The convenient Burlington Northern train line (BNSF) that runs in front of the water tower brings everyone to the…
The last indoor play voting we did was a few years ago and things change, so let’s update! We would love to know: What your favorite indoor playground or play area to take your kids? The more votes, the merrier… so share this link with your friends, on Facebook, in your moms groups, etc. Let’s make a great list and…
Kohl Children’s Museum’s newest temporary exhibit, Animal Secrets, runs now through August 26, 2018 and invites children to explore many hands-on animal habitats. Discover nature from an animal’s point of view in naturalistic environments, including a meadow, woodland, cave and naturalists’ tent! This exhibit is designed for children birth through age 8 and has both English and Spanish signs and explanations….