Strawberry Picking: Farms With U-Pick Strawberries (Plus Map!)
Find a strawberry picking farm a short ride from the suburbs of Chicago and get some great tips for u-pick strawberries! Picking start dates included.
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2019 Summer Festivals
The sun is shining, band is playing, and carnival rides are spinning. It must mean summer festival time!
Splash Pads and Spray Parks in the Western Suburbs
The reason this Kidlist Mom loves splash pads is that my little kids are able to be more independent than at a pool. (It’s also a bonus that I don’t have to put on my bathing suit or bring life jackets!) Most splash pads and spray parks are opening Memorial Day weekend, with exceptions noted in the comments under each….
2019 Farmers Markets and French Markets
Lettuce turnip the beet! The season for farmers markets is here. It’s the perfect time to take advantage of all the local fresh fruits and veggies at the height of their seasons. Kids often become adventurous eaters when they are part of the picking, planning, and preparing, too. Head to your local farmer’s market for family fun and music… and…
Review: Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier
Want to stay out of the cold this holiday season? Head to Navy Pier! The Fifth Third Bank Winter WonderFest is a cross between an amusement park and indoor inflatable play place, with various holiday photo opportunities. You will find amusement rides for each age group, many inflatable slides and bounce houses, climbing walls, an indoor ice skating rink, indoor…