As the seasons change, so do the activities that are offered in the western suburbs of Chicago! Every year we strive to bring you the best seasonal guides so you can get out and enjoy everything our area has to offer. From summer festivals to apple picking, sledding to holiday traditions, we have you covered for family-friendly fun! Make planning easy by checking out the guides below where you’ll find everything you need to stay in-the-know!

All of the articles for each season are in the bulleted list below each heading so you know what you’ll find there. Simply click on the guide heading to be taken to the page for the season you are interested in.

Fall Activity Guide

• Apple Picking: U-Pick Apples Near Chicago
• Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests
• Pumpkin Patches and Pumpkin Farms in the Chicagoland Area
• Leaf Hunt: Common Trees in Illinois
• Chicagoland Kids Theater Guide: Fall – Winter
• Pumpkin Patches + Apple Orchards with Pumpkin Patches Near Chicago
• Gymnastics Open Gym: Fall Through Spring
• 17 Amazing Places to Enjoy Fall Colors + Free Leaf Hunt Download
• Family Thanksgiving Traditions, Local Events
• Fire Prevention Week

Halloween Guide

• Best Decorated Halloween Houses
• Kid-Friendly Halloween Events
• Construction Paper Halloween Witch
• Indoor Halloween Events and Trick-or-Treating
• Haunted Houses and Haunted Forest Walks
• Kids Eat Free Halloween
• Halloween Trunk-or-Treat Events
• Leftover Halloween Candy: Candy Buy Back and Donation
• Trick-or-Treat Hours for the Western Suburbs
• The Teal Pumpkin Project and Allergy-Friendly Halloween Ideas
• Where to Find Halloween Costumes

Winter Activity Guide

• Indoor Water Parks Near Chicago
• Ice Skating Rinks
• Grab Your Sled and Head for These Sledding Hills in the Western Suburbs
• 28 Places for Free February Fun
• Chicagoland Kids Theater Guide: Fall – Winter
• Winter Break Camps for Kids in the Western Suburbs
• Top 15 (Santa-Free!) Things to Do With Kids in December
• Gymnastics Open Gym: Fall Through Spring
• Things To Do on MLK Day
• Winter Chicago Hotel Deals and Hotel Packages
• Chinese New Year Celebrations
• What to Do on a Snow Day
• Locations, Details, Pricing for Skiing and Snowboarding Near Chicago
• The Best Hanukkah Events in Chicagoland
• Winter Break Activities
• National Catholic Schools Week
• Ways to Have Fun and Exercise with Your Kids
• Daddy Daughter Dances and Other Valentine’s Events
• Heart-Shaped Foods for Valentines Day
• Valentines Day Crafts and Events

Holiday Fun Guide

• Best Christmas Lights in the Western Suburbs
• Polar Express Train Rides, Holiday Express, Santa Train, and Santa Trolley
• Santa Sighting Alert! Where to See Santa in the Western Suburbs
• Holiday Theater for Kids and Nutcracker Performances
• Churches with a Live Nativity for Christmas
• Where to Eat with Santa in the Western Suburbs
• Volunteering with Kids in the Western Suburbs
• New Year’s Eve with Kids
• Restaurants and Grocery Stores Open on Christmas Day
• Live Christmas Tree Farms: Where to Cut Your Own (or Find a Pre-Cut Tree)
• Toy Drives and Donations in the Western Suburbs
• Experience Gift Ideas for the Holidays
• Holiday Gift Guide for Kids of All Ages
• 8 Most Unique Holiday Experiences in Chicago and the Suburbs
• Free Photos with Santa
• Horse-Drawn Carriage and Trolley Rides
• Pet Photos with Santa
• Houses with a Leg Lamp
• Holiday Bucket List

Spring Activity Guide

• Easter Egg Hunts
• Free Tulip Bulbs in Oak Brook
• St. Patrick’s Day with Kids
• 25 Things to Do with Kids on a Rainy Day
• Spring Break Camps, Activities, and Events
• Bunny Breakfasts and Other Easter Meal Options
• Live Theater for Kids: Spring – Summer
• Gymnastics Open Gym: Fall Through Spring
• Kite Flying Festivals and Events
• Easter Basket Ideas
• Mother’s Day Brunch and Events

The Huge Guide to Summer Fun

• Splash Pads and Spray Parks
• Summer Festivals
• Strawberry Picking
• Summer Camps for Kids
• Vacation Bible School
• Free Ice Cream Bars at Mars
• 4th of July Fireworks and Parades
• Free Summer Fun
• Outdoor Movies
• Chicagoland Outdoor Amusement Parks
• Summer Music Series
• Blueberry Picking Near Chicago
• Summer Bucket List
• $1 Summer Movies for Kids
• Memorial Day Parades
• Gymnastics Open Gym Summer Schedule
• Outdoor Pools with Day Passes
• Summer Activities for Babies and Toddlers
• Classic Car Shows
• Live Theater for Kids: Spring – Summer
• 31 Kid-Friendly August Events
• Summer Camps with Spots Available
• Free Summer Reading Programs for Kids
• Water Parks and Beaches in Chicagoland
• Labor Day Weekend Events