Ice cream is the ultimate summer treat, and there are so many amazing local shops to choose from! My girls love it anytime we happily announce that we’re going out for ice cream. And, with more time on our hands as of late combined with a list this awesome, we may just need to visit each and every sweet shop…
Graduation is normally such a memorable and exciting milestone, but it’s looking a bit different this year as many of these events move to a virtual platform. We’ve come up with some inventive ways to make these moments extra special for such deserving kiddos! You can tailor these to just about any age, from preschool to high school. The Kidlist…
There’s something so sweet and special about the image of a family flying kites together on a spring day. Maybe you’ve flown a kite before with your kiddos, or maybe it’s something that you’ve been wanting to try together. Right now is a great time to try to fly a kite — it’s an outdoor activity where you can’t get…
For many of us parents who have kids with spring birthdays, we are scrambling to find new ways to make these occasions special during the coronavirus stay-at-home order. My daughter recently celebrated her 12th birthday, and in the end, it was nothing short of spectacular! In fact, she has asked for some of the new traditions we created at home…
Sharing the arts with your kids is such a wonderful and memorable experience. And lucky for us, there are tons of amazing, family-friendly theater productions in the Chicagoland area! Kidlist has you covered with a fantastic listing of shows that include an adult ensemble, as well as ones with an all-kids cast. Line up your theater tickets for the coming…
Whether you want to share your roots with your kids or learn about a new cultural traditions, Chinese New Year is a great opportunity to celebrate a colorful Chinese tradition. Chinese New Year is also known as Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, and it’s one of China’s biggest celebrations. We’ve found some exciting Chicagoland events to help you ring…
This article originally published on August 15, 2019 but has been updated with February performance dates. We are so excited about all the fantastic family-friendly theater productions heading our way in the fall and winter months! From big shows in the city to smaller ones right in your neighborhood, there are plenty of excellent options to captivate the whole family….
After the excitement of the holidays, we find ourselves faced with many long winter break days ahead! Luckily, we have a whole bunch of fabulous ideas to keep everyone entertained — whether you prefer to venture out around town, travel into the city, or just stay home. Get inspired with our lists for the very best activities to keep the family…
If your family celebrates Hanukkah, we’ve found some awesome events to celebrate with the ones you love all around town! From plays to pottery and parties, too, Kidlist has you covered with all things Hanukkah. Get ready to light some candles, spin your dreidel, and eat yummy potato pancakes with these great Hanukkah events! (Heard of Hanukkah, but don’t know…
Make magical memories this holiday season with a kid-friendly holiday theater performance! There are so many options to take advantage of during Christmastime in the Chicagoland area. Why not start a special new tradition with your family? We live in such a wonderful area that offers holiday classics, old favorites, and new productions. Check out all these great options, including…
We recently received Thinking Putty Puzzle, a hot new game that my 11 year old daughter absolutely loved! To play the game, you need to select a beginner to expert level challenge card, and attempt to solve it by connecting the dots of 6 different putty colors on a puzzle grid. The trick is to create thinking putty paths that…
In the midst of the busy holiday season, wouldn’t it be nice to slow down with your loved ones on an old fashioned horse-drawn carriage ride or holiday trolley trip? There are loads of festivals in the area offering rides all around town. We have the low-down just for you! Bundle up your kiddos and get your hot cocoa ready…