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40+ Nearby U-Pick Farms Where Chicagoland Kids Get a Hands-On Taste of Fresh Fruits and Veggies
While my kids enjoy helping pick out produce at the grocery store, it’s much more fun to build core memories at actual U-Pick farms. Kids connect with nature by seeing…
Interactive Alice in Wonderland Scavenger Hunt Debuts in La Grange
We are excited to announce that Princess Party by MC is hosting an interactive Alice in Wonderland-themed Scavenger Hunt in La Grange this May! This is sure to be a…
25 Outdoor Farmers Markets: What’s Changed and 2024 Opening Dates
Local farmers markets are popping up everywhere this spring and summer, and we know we’re not the only ones excited about it. Locally grown fresh produce, artisan foods, and food…
Game Show Battle Rooms Hosts Incredibly Fun Competitions
The Kidlist team went to Game Show Battle Rooms last night, and it was such a blast. Imagine stepping into a curated game show with all the props, lights, questions,…
Want to See “IF” Before It Hits Theaters?
IF is coming to theaters on May 17, 2024, but you and your kids have the opportunity to see it before then! We are partnering with Paramount Pictures, A Sunday…
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Free Tulip Bulbs in Oak Brook with a Donation to People’s Resource Center
Every year, Oakbrook Center generously gives away all of the tulip bulbs that are planted around the mall. Not only can you receive free tulips, you can help People’s Resource…
New Playground! Stratford Park in Bloomingdale
To kick off the Bloomingdale Park District’s 60th Anniversary, they have installed a new playground and park, Stratford Park. They are kicking off the park opening on May 4, 2024…
The Kidlist Guide for New Parents: Fun Things to Do with a Baby in Chicagoland!
When we put together our activities by age guide, we felt like something was missing. Even though we’d covered every age, from baby through teenagers, we realized there was something…
‘A Year with Frog and Toad’ at Chicago Children’s Theatre with Your Favorite Little Tadpole
The Chicago Children’s Theatre is the city’s largest professional theater company exclusively dedicated to children and young families. In addition to their amazing live theater experiences for kids, they also…
Kids Ear Piercing: Stores, Salons, Pediatricians, and Tattoo Parlors That Pierce Ears
As a mom with a young daughter at home, I am anticipating the special day when she asks me if she can get her ears pierced. When that day happens,…
Great Deal! All-You-Can-Eat Package at Kane County Cougars Games
We have so much fun at Kane County Cougars games… and we’re even more excited to find out about their all-you-can-eat package. It includes tickets, parking, and unlimited food! Keep…
VBS Near Me: Where to Find a 2024 Vacation Bible School
Each summer, churches host week-long Vacation Bible School (VBS) sessions. During these camps, children participate in crafts, games, singing, and learning lessons from the Bible to help ignite a passion…