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40 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 healthy lifestyles for your family than participating in an upcoming fun run or 5K? There are several…

50 Rock Climbing Gyms and Indoor Climbing Walls to Reach New Heights

Rock climbing ticks off some important boxes for kids: developing problem solving skills, becoming more comfortable with heights, and going on an active adventure! From rock climbing walls inside a…

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…

Let the Good Times Roll at Chicagoland Roller Skating Rinks

Get ready for some retro fun when you take your kids to one of the many roller skating rinks around the Chicagoland area! A perfect activity no matter what the…

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,…

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

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

50 Rock Climbing Gyms and Indoor Climbing Walls to Reach New Heights

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

Let the Good Times Roll at Chicagoland Roller Skating Rinks

Gyms with Childcare Near Me and Ways to Exercise with Kids

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

Funtopia Naperville Now Open!

Everything You Need to Know About Go Ape Chicago

Insider’s Guide to Indoor Skydiving at iFLY Naperville

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