25 Outdoor Farmers Markets: What’s Changed and 2024 Opening Dates
Local farmers markets are popping up everywhere this spring and summer, and we know we’re not the only ones excited about it. Locally grown fresh produce, artisan foods, and food…
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2024 Art Shows: Fairs and Art Festivals to Explore a World of Creativity
Picture this: a warm summer day, strolling the streets of your downtown that are lined with booths filled with one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Support local artisans at these art shows in 2024!…
VBS Near Me: Where to Find a 2024 Vacation Bible School
Each summer, churches host week-long Vacation Bible School (VBS) sessions. During these camps, children participate in crafts, games, singing, and learning lessons from the Bible to help ignite a passion…
12 Tulip Fields Near Chicago: Flower Fields with Beautiful Blooms
April showers bring us the most beautiful Spring flowers! The thought of spring makes me think of nothing more than the perfect weather and colorful blooms. My daughter is at…
20 Special Spots with Kid-Friendly Afternoon Tea Times
My daughter loves a good tea party at home! However, if I tell her we are going to high tea, she is thrilled to throw on a fancy outfit, her…
2024 Pool Memberships for Summer Fun! Find Opening Dates, a Map, and More
As the days get longer and the temperatures warm up, you may find yourself eagerly anticipating the hot summer days that are sure to be full of sunshine, giggles, and…
Local Kite Festivals and Events Where You Can See Dazzling Tricks and Fly Kites Together
Kite festivals are family-friendly events filled with beginners looking to have fun, as well as professionals dazzling the crowd with tricks. We’ve found local kite festivals happening in 2024 for…
35 Rainy Day Activities for Kids to Give Gray Clouds a Silver Lining
If your children are anything like my daughter (and myself) spring fever has arrived! That first sunny warm day has me yearning for the outdoors. However, Chicagoland spring also comes…
16 Parents Night Out Programs with Dodgeball, Pizza, Hiking, Swimming, and More
Finding time to fit in a date night can be tricky, and adding the task of finding reliable childcare can make things even more difficult. No need to worry: we’ve…
31 Alleys to Take Kids Bowling And Strike Out Boredom
The sights and sounds of a bowling alley instantly bring out the kid in me! There is such a magical feeling watching your own children enjoy an activity that you…
These Sensory-Friendly Events and Special Needs Activities Invite All Kids to Play
Play is for everyone! It provides us the opportunity to enhance our senses, develop emotional responses, and build social interaction. This list highlights indoor and outdoor activities and events that…
A Visit to Phillips Park Zoo in Aurora
The Phillips Park Zoo is located at the center of Phillips Park in Aurora. This little zoo has great animal exhibits, a free splash-pad and two separate playground areas. Read…
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I love those specials days where my kitchen is clean, I don’t have to cook, and its restaurant night! There is nothing better than sitting down with your family at…