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It’s so exciting when there are new playgrounds on the horizon! We have amazing parks systems and park districts in the west and southwest suburbs, many of whom are planning some great new spaces for our children. Here are the locations you can look forward to checkin out in the near future! We also included information from the past year…
The Easter Bunny will hop into the Clarendon Hills Park District’s Prospect Park on Saturday, April 20, just in time to lead an Easter Egg Hunt across the grassy fields of this 23-acre community park. Hundreds of tiny plastic eggs, some with colorful prizes hidden inside, will be scattered across Prospect Park the day before Easter. Please bring along a…
The Easter Bunny will spend a morning with families in Clarendon Hills, thanks to a traditional program presented by the Clarendon Hills Park District on the morning of April 20. Families with children between the ages of 2-9 are invited to come to the Clarendon Hills Middle School between 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. for light bites, face painting, balloon…
Vacation Bible School is a fun and interactive way for kids to explore religion and learn about Bible stories through games, lessons, crafts, and snacks. Every summer, there are countless VBS opportunities all over the west suburbs! In general, VBS is for ages 4 through 12, although some churches welcome children younger. Most churches encourage anyone to attend, even if…
Splash into summer with a new swimming pool membership for your family! Early bird rates are happening as we speak, with deadlines quickly approaching. Luckily, Kidlist has the inside scoop so you won’t miss out on a dreamy summer lounging poolside with your kiddos. Check out our list of pools near you and line up your family’s membership in plenty…
Here in Chicagoland, we’re pretty lucky. (Yes, I’ve been outside… but hear me out!) We’ve got an abundance of awesome museums and educational attractions just minutes away. But these visits can also be pretty expensive. Did you know that you can get free admission and discounts from your library when you check out the Museum Adventure Pass? Libraries have individual…
We aren’t yolking with this egg-streme list! Spring has sprung and Easter is right around the corner. Make your kid’s day eggs-tra special and head out to an Easter egg hunt. Inside, outside, in the dark, or even underwater, this list of Easter egg hunts in the western suburbs is… egg-stensive. Most event times listed are the time the egg…
Kids eat free deals make it more affordable for families to enjoy a special night out (and get a break from the pre-dinner scramble). This round-up of area restaurants with kids eat free specials will help you find a deal any night of the week! Most restaurants require the purchase of an adult entree to score the deal. Even though…
There is something so beautiful and innocent about a sky full of delightfully colored kites. Any time we joyfully announce “Let’s go fly a kite!” in our house, our children come running! They’re delighted by the dips and spins of these little diamond-shaped wonder charms, high in the sky. It’s National Kite Month, and Chicagoland is filled with opportunities to…
Not heading anywhere for spring break? Don’t worry! We’ve got plenty of ways for your family to stay busy during the week off school. Depending on the weather, you may find yourself either digging through our indoor play spaces list, or enjoying a hike at a beautiful forest preserve nearby. If you’d prefer something scheduled, there’s plenty of spring break…
Top o’ the morning to you! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and all things green with your little ones. These St. Patrick’s Day events for kids in the western suburbs are filled with parades, Irish dancing, arts and crafts, and hunting for gold. Looking to see the famous dyeing of the Chicago River? Information about St. Patrick’s Day events in the…
Boys and girls in grades 3-8 can enjoy an imaginary adventure on Friday evening, Feb. 8 when “Battleground Open Gym” returns to the Clarendon Hills Park District. The Community Room at 315 E. Chicago Avenue will be converted into a battlefield for this event — please bring a Nerf-style gun! (We will supply “bullets” and eye wear.) Cost of this…