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60 Splash Pads and Spray Playgrounds: Your Secret Weapon for Chicagoland Summer Fun

Summer in Chicagoland means that it’s time to get outside and take advantage of the warm weather we’ve been longing for with awesome summer activities. Sunshine, warm temperatures, and no…

Dive Into These Outdoor Pools Near Me with Daily Admission Passes in Chicago’s Western Suburbs

Each summer, I become more convinced that my daughter is half-mermaid; she could spend an entire day swimming and still not want to leave the pool. Luckily, there are dozens…

Star-Spangled 4th of July Fireworks, Parades, and Events for 2023

It’s time to celebrate like it’s 1776! 4th of July fireworks are everywhere throughout the western suburbs, so get ready to ooh and aah at the skies this Independence Day.…

These 19 Water Parks in Chicago Are Essential Summer Destinations

Summers in Chicago are hot, hot, hot! Cool off at one of the many water parks in Chicago and beyond with a ride down a tube slide or relaxing on…

Child looking over a fence at a giraffe at the Brookfield Zoo, part of the Museum Adventure Pass program.

Unlock Deals and Discounts on Popular Attractions When You Secure a Museum Adventure Pass

The Museum Adventure Pass offers a number of deals, discounts, and sometimes even free passes to museums and popular attractions in the area. These include zoos, a variety of museums,…

Kids Will Love These 95+ Easter Egg Hunts (Plus Flashlight Hunts for Tweens!)

Easter egg hunts for kids are everywhere in the western suburbs, so we’ve rounded up great spots for you to race around and gather all the eggs you can. The…

Open Swim is the Best-Kept Secret of These Indoor Pools with Family Swim Times

We can’t promise the sun, but we can promise some fun with these indoor pools with family open swim near you! Open swim can be be just the thing to…

Valentine Events for Kids: Daddy-Daughter Dances, Kits to Go, and More

Valentine’s Day is filled with opportunities to spread love and kindness to all the people in your lives. Daddy-daughter, mother-son and family dances are special evenings with your littlest sweethearts.…

Local Open Gyms: Where Kids Can Bounce Off the Mats (Instead of the Walls)

Open gyms will give your children the indoor play space to run, jump, climb, flip, and balance all with the comfort of mats and foam pits. Many locations offer tot-friendly…

Where to See Santa 2022: Check Our List Twice for Photos with Santa

There’s nothing sweeter than a visit with Santa during the Christmas season. With a nervous wave, a giggly smile, and a wishlist in hand, a stop to see Santa is…

Kids Can Eat with Santa at These Holiday 2022 Events

Any opportunity to see Santa during the Christmas season is filled with magical moments, but what could make them even more special? Enjoying a delicious meal with Mr. and Mrs.…

Don’t Trash, Smash! Halloween 2022 Pumpkin Smash and Composting Events

The big day to smash your pumpkins is Saturday, November 5, 2022! Every year on the Saturday after Halloween, SCARCE coordinates pumpkin and jack-o-lantern collections all around the western suburbs.…

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60 Splash Pads and Spray Playgrounds: Your Secret Weapon for Chicagoland Summer Fun

Dive Into These Outdoor Pools Near Me with Daily Admission Passes in Chicago’s Western Suburbs

Star-Spangled 4th of July Fireworks, Parades, and Events for 2023

These 19 Water Parks in Chicago Are Essential Summer Destinations

Unlock Deals and Discounts on Popular Attractions When You Secure a Museum Adventure Pass

Kids Will Love These 95+ Easter Egg Hunts (Plus Flashlight Hunts for Tweens!)

Open Swim is the Best-Kept Secret of These Indoor Pools with Family Swim Times

Valentine Events for Kids: Daddy-Daughter Dances, Kits to Go, and More

Local Open Gyms: Where Kids Can Bounce Off the Mats (Instead of the Walls)

Where to See Santa 2022: Check Our List Twice for Photos with Santa

Kids Can Eat with Santa at These Holiday 2022 Events

Don’t Trash, Smash! Halloween 2022 Pumpkin Smash and Composting Events

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