Indoor Play

Kohl Children’s Museum in Glenview: The New Roots of Kindness Exhibit + Tips for Your Visit

Kohl Children’s Museum in Glenview has a new permanent exhibit, Roots of Kindness, built around gratitude, respect, and kindness. We visited on a Tuesday morning with my 2-year-old daughter. Here’s…

80+ Indoor Playgrounds with Age Recommendations, Prices, and Features

An indoor play place can save the day when it’s rainy, chilly, too hot . . . or if everyone is just bouncing off the walls. Chicagoland’s suburbs are bursting…

15 Play Cafe Destinations in Chicago’s Suburbs to Sip and Play (Hooray!)

When I’m planning playdates for my kids no matter the weather, I think about finding indoor play that will appeal to both the kids and adults in the group. When…

2 Hours of Freedom: Crystal Lake’s New Inflatable Playground for Kids

Bounce houses, slides, and obstacle courses built for hours of nonstop energy If you’ve got a kid who bounces off the walls (literally or figuratively), 2 Hours of Freedom in…

Character Visits & Meet-and-Greets: Where to Find Your Kids’ Favorite Characters in the Suburbs

There’s nothing quite like watching your kid’s face light up when their favorite character walks through the door. Across Chicago’s west and northwest suburbs, libraries, bookstores, malls, and play spaces…

Family Adventure Day: Slick City Action Park in Orland Park and In the Game Hollywood Park in Crestwood

We were invited to explore two awesome family attractions in the south suburbs, both of which are part of Visit Chicago Southland. Since these spots are located just a short…

35 Open Gyms Where Kids Can Bounce, Jump, and Play

When the weather isn’t cooperating and I’m looking for a way for my littles to get their wiggles out, I know an open gym will be a hit. Open gyms…

60 Places That Open Early for Kids Who Wake Up Ready to Play

When my kids were younger, they were early birds! In those days, I remember it being a challenge to find a kid-friendly spot that opened up before 9:00am. By the…

Wonder Works Children’s Museum in Oak Park: Perfect for Kids Under 5

Wonder Works Children’s Museum is a hidden gem in Oak Park, located just off North Avenue near River Forest, Forest Park, and Elmwood Park. This one-level children’s museum is perfect for…

Jump Places: Over 38 Trampoline Parks and Inflatables that Make Kids Jump for Joy

Throughout the winter, we love to break up our cabin fever with a trip to the trampoline park. These local jump places are your indoor play haven for a few…

Lava Island Kildeer: Inside the 30,000 Sq Ft Tropical Indoor Playground

Lava Island is officially open on Friday in Kildeer, and it’s one of the largest indoor play spaces we’ve been to in Chicagoland. At over 30,000 square feet, this tropical-themed…

We Found Your Next Playdate Spot: Hyper Kidz Niles

If your group text is constantly asking, “Where should we meet this week?”, we have your answer. Hyper Kidz Niles just opened, and it is one of the largest indoor…