Donuts… mmmm! In the past we’ve done a donut trail map, which you can check out below, but I think a vote is in order. Who has the best donuts?! We tried to include the shops people have mentioned before, but you are of course welcome to write in an option as well. Then we’ll announce the winners so we…
We are making our volunteer event an annual thing! And this year it will be a pick up and drop off event so you can decorate and fill Birthday Boxes and Sweet Cases for local kids in need from home. We are excited to offer this opportunity to give back, especially because your kids can be involved. It’s doable for…
We’ve got a lot of love for our February 2021 events list! We’ll be celebrating family and friends all month long as we recognize Black History Month, as well as holidays including Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day, Presidents Day, and Lunar New Year. February 2021 Family-Friendly Events Do you have an event to submit to the Kidlist calendar? Simply click this link and…
Happy New Year! Curious to see what local families like you were most interested in during this crazy year? We did a little digging and put together a list of the most popular content of 2020! You’ll want to check these out if you haven’t already and maybe even bookmark the links because you might find yourself referencing them throughout…
When WordScientists reached out to us, we were excited to learn about such a great resource for early reading and language! Their mission is to ensure all children’s right to read, by providing educators and families with the means to teach language and early reading. The WordScientists Team is comprised of education and technology experts who translate scientific research into…
‘Tis the season to get outside and celebrate the holidays. Store-front windows filled with snowmen, reindeer lining the streets, elves hidden in downtown shops, and rows of beautifully-decorated trees fill your neighborhood parks. Below you’ll find the list of winter and holiday walks to help your family socially distance while celebrating the holidays this December. Bundle up and enjoy these…
Kidlist welcomes Jason Dobrzynski, CFP®, RLP®, CMFC® and Maralynn Kearney, MBA of Corsalus Financial as guest contributors. We love their mission to teach kids about money! While piggy banks are traditional ways for saving allowances and birthday money, many older children also want the accessibility and convenience of a debit card. A huge thank you to Corsalus Financial for helping us make…
Looking for a preschool or daycare near you for your little one? You came to the right place! Our guide is searchable, which means that you can narrow down your preschool and/or care options according to search criteria! You can even search for schools within a specified distance from your house or work. Please note that your address is not…
Hope D. Wall School in Aurora, “Home of the Rockets” has a new playground and it’s amazing! This inclusive playground has so many opportunities for kids of all abilities to play and we thought it was so creative that their mascot was incorporated in this fun playground. Please note that it is open to the public outside of school hours…
Saturday November 7, 2020 is the big day to smash your pumpkins! Every year, the Saturday after Halloween, SCARCE coordinates pumpkin collections. Locations all around the western suburbs will be accepting your no-longer-needed pumpkins for composting. Keep your pumpkin out of a landfill and provide rich-nutrients to the soil. Don’t forget to remove candles and any added decorations (paint is…
Western Springs Park District is hosting a FREE Halloween Bash on Halloween Day, October 31, 2020 from 10am-noon! Dress in costume if you would like to be entered into a costume photo contest. There will be a pathway maze with fencing, pumpkin patch, outdoor laser tag, skee ball, and family goodie bag! This article is sponsored by Western Springs Park…
DuPage Children’s Museum (DCM) is a Kidlist favorite, so we were excited to hear that they are now offering virtual hands-on programs. They are experts at making learning fun! Whether you’re looking to supplement school curriculum, add hands-on enrichment to the day, or keep your children busy while learning and having fun, they have an option to fit your needs….