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29 Local 5K Races and Kids’ Fun Runs to Support Amazing Causes and Get Your Family Moving

What better way to build community, support local and national charities, and encourage active lifestyles for your family than participating in upcoming fun runs or 5Ks? There are several opportunities…

Insider Tips for the Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon

The Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon offers a unique ice skating experience in the heart of downtown Chicago! It’s pretty special to skate with the skyline as a backdrop.…

48 Rock Climbing Gyms, Indoor Climbing Walls, Aqua Rock Walls Where Kids Can Reach New Heights

A trip to a local rock climbing gym offers so many great challenges for kids! Not only do they develop their strength and spatial awareness, they also practice problem-solving, mental…

Let the Good Times Roll at Chicagoland Roller Skating Rinks

Roller skating is one of those timeless activities that will never roll out of style. There is nothing better than finding a physically active outing that everyone in the family…

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Where to Play Paintball Near Chicago

In the world of adrenaline-pumping outdoor adventures, few experiences match the heart-pounding intensity of paintball. Whether you or your teen are a seasoned enthusiast or a curious newcomer looking for…

Insider Tips for The Forge: Lemont Quarries (and a Discount Code!)

What is The Forge in Lemont? The Forge: Lemont Quarries is an outdoor adventure park with a variety of challenging activities for all ages and abilities. Their mission is to…

Gyms with Childcare Near Me and Ways to Exercise with Kids

The last two years have certainly made it difficult for parents to prioritize their own health. Many gyms are back to offering childcare for parents during their workouts; the list…

The Kidlist Guide to Family Bike Rides: Bike Trails, Shops, and More!

Summertime is the perfect time to be active outdoors via a bike ride with your family! Whether it’s a ride around the neighborhood, a trip to a nearby wooded trail,…

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Funtopia Naperville Now Open!

The grand opening for Funtopia Naperville will be this June, but did you know that you can be some of the first people to experience the fun right now?! They…

Everything You Need to Know About Go Ape Chicago

Go Ape is a unique experience to enjoy with your kids, spouse, co-workers, friends… really anyone! We went right when the Go Ape Chicago course opened in Western Springs and…

Insider’s Guide to Indoor Skydiving at iFLY Naperville

Our experience at iFLY Naperville was unbelievably unique and so incredibly fun! They make it an awesome active adventure for everyone, even kids as young as 3 years old. The…

Active Adventures

29 Local 5K Races and Kids’ Fun Runs to Support Amazing Causes and Get Your Family Moving

Insider Tips for the Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon

48 Rock Climbing Gyms, Indoor Climbing Walls, Aqua Rock Walls Where Kids Can Reach New Heights

Let the Good Times Roll at Chicagoland Roller Skating Rinks

Where to Play Paintball Near Chicago

Insider Tips for The Forge: Lemont Quarries (and a Discount Code!)

Gyms with Childcare Near Me and Ways to Exercise with Kids

The Kidlist Guide to Family Bike Rides: Bike Trails, Shops, and More!

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Everything You Need to Know About Go Ape Chicago

Insider’s Guide to Indoor Skydiving at iFLY Naperville

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