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‘School of Rock’ at Paramount Theatre will Rock Your Family’s Socks Off!

My family was invited to see School of Rock at the beautiful Paramount Theatre in Aurora and it was such a high energy and fun-filled musical delight! If you haven’t been to…

Insider’s Guide to Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo

The entire Kidlist team and our families went to Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo over the weekend and had so much fun checking out the new features and annual favorites.…

Mrs. Claus’ Storytime

Enjoy your cookies and hot cocoa while Mrs. Claus reads two of her favorite books from the North Pole Library. Spend time with Mrs. Claus this evening decorating sugar cookies…

Phone Calls from Santa

MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE Tis the season to be jolly! Santa is ready to hear your child’s Christmas Wishes. Pick up a form at the Iowa Community Center after November…

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2023-24 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…

Best Preschool Near Me: The Answer To Your Search in Chicago’s Western Suburbs

If you are searching for “the best preschool near me”, you came to the right place! With the help of local preschools and care facilities, we created this resource for…

Kids Eat Free Every Day of the Week in the Chicagoland Suburbs

I love those specials days where my kitchen is clean, I don’t have to cook, and its restaurant night! There is nothing better than sitting down with your family at…

Places to See Dinosaurs: Museums, Attractions, and Events to Delight Your Dino-Loving Kids

T. rex, Stegasaurus, and Triceratops… in my home, these dinosaurs are celebrities! I love places to see dinosaurs and learn more with my kids, because there are so many activities…

Talented Family Photographers Serving Chicago’s Western Suburbs

It’s so special to be able to capture memorable moments with you and your kids. I don’t think I’m alone in having thousands of action photos of my kids, but very few with…

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!…

2024 Best Summer Camps for Kids in Chicago’s Suburbs

Now is the time to start looking at summer camps! Some camps are currently taking registrations, while others are still formulating their plans, but you don’t want to miss the…

Things to Do and Places to Go for All Ages, from Babies to Teenagers: Activities by Age

With so many amazing things to do with kids in Chicagoland, how do you find the best places for each age group? And how can you avoid showing up with…

All the 2024 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…