2023 Apple Picking Near Chicago: Map, Prices, and Features
As summer turns to fall, the apples are beginning to ripen in the orchards, and it’s time for apple picking to begin! This time-honored family tradition is a beautiful way…
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10 Best Things to Do with a Toddler or Baby in the Western Suburbs
Babies and toddlers love to explore the world, as do kids of all ages, but they have different needs than bigger kids. For babies who aren’t walking yet, it’s all…
65 Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests Bringing Autumn Cheer to Chicagoland This Fall
Fall is here, and it’s time to celebrate pumpkin season. For as much as I love summer in Chicago, there’s something so perfect about our fall weather. Our roundup of…
All the Best Family Fall Activities: Apples, Pumpkins, Fests, Photos, and More!
Fall is a magical time in Chicagoland. Between our blazing-hot summers and icy-cold winters, we get milder temperatures, a gorgeous display of leaves changing color, and a bountiful harvest of…
2023 Polar Express Train Rides, Holiday Express, Santa Trains, and Santa Trolleys
All aboard! If you believe in the magic of Christmas, throw on your best holiday pajamas and round up your family and friends to embark on a magical Christmas experience…
All the 2023 Free Museum Days in Chicago and the Suburbs: Field Museum, Shedd, and More!
Free museums in Chicago?! Yes, please! Our visits to museums and zoos are core memory-makers for our children, especially when they involve a trip to the city. After marveling at…
10 Best Playgrounds: The Winners are Incredible!
Living in Chicagoβs western suburbs, we are lucky to have such amazing playgrounds to explore! Especially in the summertime, I love trying to find the best playgrounds near me. I…
New Exhibits & Immersive Experiences: The Most Cutting Edge Encounters in Chicagoland
New exhibits and immersive experiences are popping up all over the Chicagoland area. As if we need more reasons to love our trips to spots like the Field Museum or…
25 Extra Fun Restaurants for Kids for the Best-Ever Family Dinners
With such an incredible culinary scene, Chicago isn’t short on amazing restaurants for families to enjoy. But what about when you want that extra-special spot for a memorable occasion? These…
30 Amazing Indoor Play Places for Kids and Families
Summer is wrapping up and cooler temps are on the horizon, so we’re lucky to have a variety of indoor play places, indoor playgrounds, and other kids activity spots for…
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