The Winners are Here! 2020’s Top 10 Best Nature Centers in Chicagoland
Our nature loving readers have voted and these are your top 10 nature centers in Chicagoland! Nature centers can be visited year round and have indoor spaces for your kids…
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Kid-Friendly History Museums and Historical Societies with Events for Kids
Do your children like learning about history? My boys love to “go back in time” and visit our local Historical Society in Western Springs. There is a Children’s Museum on…
25 Rainy Day Activities in the Southwest Suburbs
Rain, rain go away! Come again another day! It’s raining, it’s pouring, staying inside is getting boring!ย Rainy days offer just another challenge in the life of a parent. Cabin fever…
Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Bolingbrook
The Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Bolingbrook is a great spot for kids to learn about nature, indoors and out. There is a lot to explore here during the summer…
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