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Don’t Miss These 200+ Fabulously Free Ideas for Family Fun in February 2023

We kept things budget-friendly in January with our 100+ Completely Free January Kids Events and Activities, so why not keep it going for another month? Now we’ve gathered over 200…

Chinese New Year celebration for kids at Navy Pier in Chicago

Welcome the Year of the Rabbit With These 14 Chinese Lunar New Year Events in Chicagoland

Lunar New Year (also sometimes called Chinese New Year or Spring Festival) is celebrated in many countries whose new year begins with the lunar calendar’s first full moon. This year,…

9 Indoor Ice Skating Rinks with Public Skate, Plus Free Outdoor and Special Refrigerated Rinks

Now that it’s a new year, why not try a new cold weather activity? Lace up your skates and give these local ice rinks a twirl! Ice skating is a…

These 21 Extra Fun Restaurants for Kids Make 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…

100+ Completely Free January Kids Events and Activities for Less Spending, More Fun

Let’s face it: December is not a budget-friendly month! Holiday celebrations, gifts, and family get-togethers can certainly add up quickly. That’s why we’ve gathered over 100 free things to do…

We’ve Got the Nicest List of All: All the Local Spots for Free Photos with Santa in 2022

Meet Santa and get the photo opportunity you need this Christmas for your kids, all for free! This Christmas, we’ve got your back with a list to opportunities for where…

Non-Holiday and Santa-Free Activities in December

Whether or not your family celebrates Christmas, it can be difficult to escape it in December . . . and let’s face it: sometimes, parents just need a breather from…

2022 Live Christmas Tree Farms: Where to Cut Your Own (or Find a Pre-Cut Tree)

Growing up, our family channeled the holiday spirit during our yearly outing to the live Christmas tree farm. I always grew up with a real tree, which helped make the…

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…

Save Some Monster Money When Kids Eat Free for Halloween 2022

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…

October Weather Is Unpredictable, So Bookmark These Indoor Halloween Events

Let’s face it: Chicago weather is temperamental. Some years on Halloween we are in shorts, and others, we’re breaking out our winter coats, boots, and gloves. To prepare for the…

Trick-or-Treat Hours for Halloween in the Western Suburbs

What hours does your town allow trick or treating? Find out here!

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Don’t Miss These 200+ Fabulously Free Ideas for Family Fun in February 2023

Welcome the Year of the Rabbit With These 14 Chinese Lunar New Year Events in Chicagoland

9 Indoor Ice Skating Rinks with Public Skate, Plus Free Outdoor and Special Refrigerated Rinks

These 21 Extra Fun Restaurants for Kids Make for the Best-Ever Family Dinners

100+ Completely Free January Kids Events and Activities for Less Spending, More Fun

We’ve Got the Nicest List of All: All the Local Spots for Free Photos with Santa in 2022

Non-Holiday and Santa-Free Activities in December

2022 Live Christmas Tree Farms: Where to Cut Your Own (or Find a Pre-Cut Tree)

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

Save Some Monster Money When Kids Eat Free for Halloween 2022

October Weather Is Unpredictable, So Bookmark These Indoor Halloween Events

Trick-or-Treat Hours for Halloween in the Western Suburbs

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