45 “Noon Year’s Eve” and Other Local NYE Events for Kids
The countdown is on for 2026! Celebrate at these kids’ New Year’s festivities with bubbles, music, bounce houses, and countless other ways to enjoy some family-friendly fun to close out…
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2025 Best Christmas Lights Map with Driving Routes Across Chicagoland
Light up the night with incredible outdoor Christmas light displays! My family loves spending winter nights during the holidays driving around the Chicago suburbs viewing the beautiful displays put on…
Where to See Santa Across Chicagoland in 2025
There’s nothing sweeter than a visit with Santa during the Christmas season. With a nervous wave, a giggly smile, and a wish list in hand, a stop to see Santa…
Where to Go Sledding in the West and Northwest Suburbs
It’s no surprise that with colder Chicago weather comes the snow, so why not have a little fun in it? Sledding is a great way to burn off some of…
2025 Trick-or-Treating Hours in the West and Northwest Suburbs
As Halloween approaches, your little pumpkins, fairies, and goblins, are likely anxiously awaiting the best candy night of the year! But what time does trick-or-treating start in your neighborhood? We’ve…
Bookmark These Indoor Trick or Treating and Halloween Events in Case of Scary Weather
Let’s face it: Chicago weather is temperamental. Some years on Halloween, we’re in shorts; others, we’re breaking out our winter coats, boots, and gloves. To prepare for the uncertainty, we’ve…
Local Volunteer Opportunities for Kids to Spread Hope Together with Their Families
As the holiday season begins, it can be easy to get swept up in the excitement of the material parts of the season. Finding ways to volunteer to give back…
Where Kids Eat Free in Chicagoland Every Day of the Week
Some days call for dinner out! When I was little it was always a big treat to eat out, and now I recognize there were major perks for parents too:…
The Best Kids Birthday Party Places, Kids Party Entertainment, Party Rentals, and more
Looking for the best kids birthday party places? Want to hire entertainment? Decoration experts? Yard Signs? Bounce houses? Food? We want to make planning an amazing party easy and fun!…
Find Haunted Trails, Spooky Hayrides, Scary Haunted Houses, and Haunted Boat Rides Across Chicagoland in 2025
There’s a chill in the air . . . and little ghosts and goblins everywhere are on the hunt for a good scare! These haunted trails, haunted hayrides, and haunted…
195 Wickedly Fun Halloween Events for Kids in 2025
Family-friendly Halloween events for kids are everywhere this year, and we’re sure they’ll be wickedly awesome. Kids can test out their costumes as well as their trick-or-treating skills. They’ll decorate…
2025 Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests in the Chicago Suburbs
Fall is here, and it’s time to celebrate pumpkin season. For as much as I love summer in Chicago, there’s something so perfect about our fall weather. Our roundup of…
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The Best Kids Birthday Party Places, Kids Party Entertainment, Party Rentals, and more
Looking for the best kids birthday party places? Want to hire entertainment? Decoration experts? Yard Signs? Bounce houses? Food? We want to make planning an amazing party easy and fun!…
All the 2026 Free Museum Days Chicago and the Suburbs Have to Offer
Free museum days in Chicago?! Yes, please! Our visits to museums and zoos are core memory-makers for our children, especially when they involve a trip to the city. After marveling…
2025-26 Guide to Kids Classes and Teams
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…