How to Check Out a Museum Adventure Pass from Your Library
Did you know that you could take your family to the museum . . . for free? Yes! With a Museum Adventure Pass from your local library, you can visit…
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2021 Easter Bunny Sightings in the West Suburbs
Play a round of B-I-N-G-O, enjoy a delicious brunch, or hop on by for a photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny at these family-friendly Easter events. We’re egg-cited to see…
Get Splashing at These Indoor Pools with Family Swim and Lap Swim Times
Anyone else dreaming of the hot summer sun and fun days spent splashing around at the pool? We may not be there yet, but thankfully there are some indoor pools…
Local Fish Fry Events and Carryout for 2021
Having grown up in a Catholic home, I love a good fish fry on Friday. Keeping traditions alive during the pandemic has been tricky, but this is a great way…
Local Activity Kits and Subscriptions for Easy At-Home Fun
What are we going to do today? We’re in the dog days of winter, and finding our usual resources for fun to be tapped out. Activity kits are available throughout…
March 2021 Family-Friendly Events
Spring is coming! As we move through these cold winter months and are finally able to comfortably be outside again, we’re excited to see so many fun-filled St. Patrick’s Day…
2021 Summer Camps for Kids in the Western Suburbs
Time to think about summer camp! Some really great camps are now taking registrations, while others are still formulating their plans. Now is the time to start looking though, because…
February 2021 Family-Friendly Events
We’ve got a lot of love for our February 2021 events list! We’ll be celebrating family and friends all month long as we recognize Black History Month, as well as…
How to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Kids in 2021
This coming Monday, January 18, 2021, we celebrate and honor the life of the incredible Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The impact of his work is felt within every community…
Where to Find Hot Cocoa Bombs in Chicago’s Western Suburbs
Trend alert! Hot cocoa bombs are the hot item to keep us cozy this winter: a hard chocolate shell that holds hot chocolate mix and marshmallows or other candies. When…
Grab Your Sled and Find the Best Place to Go Sledding in the Western Suburbs
Outdoor winter fun is just the excitement my family needs this year! When the snowfall starts, I can’t wait to bundle my kids up and head to the sledding hill.…
How to Celebrate New Year’s Eve This Year: Here’s to 2021!
5, 4, 3, 2, 1 . . . Happy New Year! We love to include our children in reminiscing about the past year’s blessings and ringing in the new year…
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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
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