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Local Mini Golf Courses with Waterfalls, Windmills, and More

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Parent-Child “Dates”: Fun Activities for One-on-One Time with Your Kids

Winter Hikes, Snowshoe Rentals, and Cross-Country Skiing

The Best Places to Go Sledding (with tips from local parents!)

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Summer festivals, back-to-school parties, movies u Summer festivals, back-to-school parties, movies under the stars, the start to fall resales and more... Have fun planning your weekend!
Homeschooling actually doesn't look like this the Homeschooling actually doesn't look like this the majority of the time. There are tons of groups, co-ops, classes, trips, and teams that your kids can participate in!⁠ ⁠ If you already homeschool or are considering it, check out our Guide to Homeschooling for classes, groups, and resources.
Fall session starts in a couple weeks! Have you fi Fall session starts in a couple weeks! Have you figured out your kids’ schedules yet? Our Guide to Kids Classes and Teams is here to help you find classes that your kids will find interesting, fun, and rewarding! Head to our profile link for all the choices and helpful info.⁠ ⁠ Photo credits and a preview of what's inside:⁠ 1: @geminigymnasticsacademy⁠ 2: @mattix.music⁠ 3. @josfootwork⁠ 4. @evolutionmusicdowners⁠ 5. @expressiondancestudio⁠ 6. @biggirlsteam⁠ 7. @breakawaybball⁠ 8. @mattix.music⁠ 9. @bfminimusicians⁠ 10. @mattix.music
How many can you name? Check our profile link for How many can you name? Check our profile link for the full list of 20 Unique Experiences for Teens in Chicagoland!
Check out all the fun events going on this weekend Check out all the fun events going on this weekend!⁠ ⁠ While you are searching for the summer sculptures in Downtown Naperville, you can get some back-to-school stuff done too. They have great stores and gift card options.⁠ ⁠ Endless Summerfest in La Grange starts this Friday and continues through Sunday! You can enjoy the carnival, fireworks, live music, and food to kick off the last month of the summer.
It's Fall Resale Season! We have all the details a It's Fall Resale Season! We have all the details about the back-to-school sales, consignment sales, and resales with children's clothes, toys, sports equipment and more, including @rhealanasofwestchicagoland, @dupageareamoms, First Nazarene, and Timothy Christian!! Head to our profile link for the dates, times, half-price sale info, and pre-sale.
The next Kidlist Park Playdate is next Tuesday, Au The next Kidlist Park Playdate is next Tuesday, August 9 from 3-4:30pm at Soehrman Park!! ⁠ ⁠ Join us for...⁠ - a juggling show from Sparkles Entertainment⁠ - free snacks from GoGo squeeZ⁠ - soccer goal shooting with a small prize from Pleasant Dale Park District⁠ - craft time with Hodgkins Public Library⁠ - water and swag at the Kidlist and Springdale Eye Care tables⁠ and of course tons of fun playing and splashing at the park!
We're in the home stretch of summer! Around this t We're in the home stretch of summer! Around this time I always feel like I've run out of fun ideas... in comes Jamie to the rescue! ⁠ ⁠ She came up with 25 ways to keep the fun going through August. It's a combo of activities and events so you can mix it up and finish strong 😎⁠ ⁠ Head to our profile link for all the info and inside tips to save some money too.
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Summer festivals, back-to-school parties, movies u Summer festivals, back-to-school parties, movies under the stars, the start to fall resales and more... Have fun planning your weekend!
Homeschooling actually doesn't look like this the Homeschooling actually doesn't look like this the majority of the time. There are tons of groups, co-ops, classes, trips, and teams that your kids can participate in!⁠ ⁠ If you already homeschool or are considering it, check out our Guide to Homeschooling for classes, groups, and resources.
Fall session starts in a couple weeks! Have you fi Fall session starts in a couple weeks! Have you figured out your kids’ schedules yet? Our Guide to Kids Classes and Teams is here to help you find classes that your kids will find interesting, fun, and rewarding! Head to our profile link for all the choices and helpful info.⁠ ⁠ Photo credits and a preview of what's inside:⁠ 1: @geminigymnasticsacademy⁠ 2: @mattix.music⁠ 3. @josfootwork⁠ 4. @evolutionmusicdowners⁠ 5. @expressiondancestudio⁠ 6. @biggirlsteam⁠ 7. @breakawaybball⁠ 8. @mattix.music⁠ 9. @bfminimusicians⁠ 10. @mattix.music
How many can you name? Check our profile link for How many can you name? Check our profile link for the full list of 20 Unique Experiences for Teens in Chicagoland!
Check out all the fun events going on this weekend Check out all the fun events going on this weekend!⁠ ⁠ While you are searching for the summer sculptures in Downtown Naperville, you can get some back-to-school stuff done too. They have great stores and gift card options.⁠ ⁠ Endless Summerfest in La Grange starts this Friday and continues through Sunday! You can enjoy the carnival, fireworks, live music, and food to kick off the last month of the summer.
It's Fall Resale Season! We have all the details a It's Fall Resale Season! We have all the details about the back-to-school sales, consignment sales, and resales with children's clothes, toys, sports equipment and more, including @rhealanasofwestchicagoland, @dupageareamoms, First Nazarene, and Timothy Christian!! Head to our profile link for the dates, times, half-price sale info, and pre-sale.
The next Kidlist Park Playdate is next Tuesday, Au The next Kidlist Park Playdate is next Tuesday, August 9 from 3-4:30pm at Soehrman Park!! ⁠ ⁠ Join us for...⁠ - a juggling show from Sparkles Entertainment⁠ - free snacks from GoGo squeeZ⁠ - soccer goal shooting with a small prize from Pleasant Dale Park District⁠ - craft time with Hodgkins Public Library⁠ - water and swag at the Kidlist and Springdale Eye Care tables⁠ and of course tons of fun playing and splashing at the park!
We're in the home stretch of summer! Around this t We're in the home stretch of summer! Around this time I always feel like I've run out of fun ideas... in comes Jamie to the rescue! ⁠ ⁠ She came up with 25 ways to keep the fun going through August. It's a combo of activities and events so you can mix it up and finish strong 😎⁠ ⁠ Head to our profile link for all the info and inside tips to save some money too.
Load More Follow on Instagram

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