Fall Fun Fest
Enjoy a free, outdoor, family-friendly event for adults and kids of all ages, with giant games, live music, and food and beverages from local food vendors available for purchase. Performing…
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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…
2021 Best-Decorated Halloween Houses: Map, Driving Routes, Photos, Descriptions and More!
We are dying to bring you our 5th Annual Best Decorated Halloween Houses list with a map, photos, important details (like How scary is it? When will the display be…
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…
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…
Splash Pads Still Open: September 2021
The end of summer 2021 is upon us, and one sure sign is the closing of pools and splash pads. But most years, September weather is still warm enough to…
Places to Go with a Baby or Toddler: Activities for Kids 0–2
The first few years of parenting can be the most overwhelming, and sometimes the best thing for both you and your baby is a change of scenery. Climbing, dancing, playing…
Things to Do with Preschoolers: Local Activities for Kids 3–5 Years Old
Preschoolers are curious, active, and ready for fun! I have a 3-year-old and a 5-year-old, and we’ve found so many fun things to do together all across the western suburbs.…
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…
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…
Cheerleading for Kids in Chicago’s Western Suburbs
Two, four, six, eight! Want to cheer? No need to wait! If your child is interested in trying a cheerleading or tumbling class, you have come to the right place.…
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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…
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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…
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…
Where Kids Eat Free in Chicago’s West Suburbs
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