Save Some Monster Money When Kids Eat Free this Halloween
No tricks—only treats! In addition to the locations where kids eat free, we also found some scary good deals for you to enjoy in this spooky season. Details are included…
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2021 Trick-or-Treat Hours for Halloween in the Western Suburbs
It’s Trick-or-Treat time! The neighborhoods of the western suburbs are about to be full of spooky ghosts, strong princesses, and scary villains. My kids can’t be the only ones begging…
October Weather Is Unpredictable, So Bookmark These Indoor Halloween Events
Everyone in the Midwest knows there’s a great possibility of trading in cute costumes for puffy winter jackets or umbrellas. In fact, two years ago, we donned all the cozy…
The Ultimate Guide to Indoor Play Areas: Open Play + Private Rentals
Cold days are coming, but don’t fret; we found amazing places where kids can burn off all that extra energy. More and more indoor playgrounds are welcoming kids back into…
All the Local 2021 Halloween Trunk-or-Treat Events
I don’t remember trunk-or-treat events from my own childhood, but as a parent, I absolutely love them. These kid-friendly events are the perfect opportunity to test out your family’s trick-or-treating…
Where Kids Eat Free in Chicago’s West Suburbs
Restaurants across the Chicagoland area are helping out parents and taking the stress out of meal time! Whether you’re looking for take-out to ease the stress of dinner time or…
Pumpkin Patches Near Chicago + Map (+ apple picking too!)
Give the kids “pumpkin” to talk about this fall and head out to the pumpkin patch! I love fall and the gourd-geous weather. It’s time for one of my family’s…
2021 Family-Friendly Halloween Events
Organizations across the western suburbs have pulled out all the stops to ensure you and your little goblins have a spook-tacular time. Creep through haunted forests, carve pumpkins, and enjoy…
The Best Local Activities for Elementary Kids Ages 6–8
Kindergarten feels like the age when parents can breathe a collective sigh of relief. You’re no longer carrying a diaper bag around or worried that your toddler is going to…
Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests Happening in 2021
Our roundup of Fall festivals and Oktoberfests is huge this year. At these family-friendly events, you’ll find pumpkin carving, corn mazes, delicious foods, hayrides, petting zoos, and even some oompah…
Hop on Board at Skate Parks in the Western Suburbs
Nothing tests your child’s coordination and balance quite like being on a skateboard. Throughout the western suburbs, you can find plenty of skate parks to ride, slide or maybe even…
Your Guide to Kids Classes and Teams in the Western Suburbs
If you’re looking for classes and teams for your children to join this school year, you’re in the right place! The local businesses in our community have wonderful options for…
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The Best Places to Go for Each Age Group
There are so many places to go in the west and southwest suburbs of Chicago, so how do you know where the best places for each age group are?! Introducing…
Where to Have the Best Kids Birthday Party + Entertainers, Rentals, Decor, Food, and More
Looking for kids birthday party places? Want to hire entertainment? Balloon decorations? Yard Signs? Bounce houses? Food? We want to make planning an amazing party easy and fun! You will…
Where Kids Eat Free in Chicago’s West Suburbs
Restaurants across the Chicagoland area are helping out parents and taking the stress out of meal time! Whether you’re looking for take-out to ease the stress of dinner time or…
Use Our Searchable Directory to Find the Best Preschool or Daycare for Your Family
Looking for a preschool or daycare near you for your little one? You came to the right place. With the help of local preschools and care facilities, we created a…
All the 2021 Chicago-Area Museum Free Days
The Chicagoland is filled with some of the most renowned museums in the world, giving local families up-close and personal experiences to learn about underwater adventures, priceless works of art,…
Family Photographers Who Serve the Western Suburbs
It’s so special to be able to capture memorable moments with you and your kids. I don’t know about you, but our pictures are often missing either me or my husband! That’s definitely one…
Your Guide to Kids Classes and Teams in the Western Suburbs
If you’re looking for classes and teams for your children to join this school year, you’re in the right place! The local businesses in our community have wonderful options for…