Locally Owned Bookstores and Toy Stores
These locally owned bookstores and toy stores have the perfect gifts for the kids on your holiday shopping list. If you’re not sure what to get for the kiddos on…
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Farms and Lots Where You Can Cut Your Own Christmas Tree for a Magical Holiday Tradition
There’s nothing more festive than loading everyone up all decked out in winter gear to cut your own Christmas tree for the holiday season. I love the smell of pine…
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…
2023 Trick-or-Treating Hours in the Western and Northwestern Suburbs
What hours does your town allow trick or treating? Find out here!
25 Best Parks for Walking with Beautiful Trails to Take Together
Get a change of scenery and enjoy a walk at one of our beautiful neighborhood parks! We scoped out parks for walking; these paved paths with fairly smooth surfaces are…
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!…
10 Best Things to Do with a Toddler or Baby in the Western Suburbs
Babies and toddlers love to explore the world, as do kids of all ages, but they have different needs than bigger kids. For babies who aren’t walking yet, it’s all…
The Last Kidlist Park Playdate is This Saturday!
Come celebrate the end of the summer with us at a new playground! Soehrman Park in Countryside was renovated this summer and while the splash pad is still there, the…
New Playground at Soehrman Park
Soehrman Park has always been a Kidlist favorite because of the splash pad, open land around the playground, and relaxed atmosphere. It also has nice winding paths that take you…
Stables and Horseback Riding Lessons Near Chicagoland Where Kids Can Giddy Up!
Looking to experience the outdoors from a different perspective? Give horseback riding lessons a try! This will not only excite any child with a love for horses, but will also…
23 Places to Find Gymnastics and Tumbling Classes for Kids Ready to Tumble
Are my kids the only ones who have endless energy? Boys and girls will build coordination, strength, and confidence as they bounce, cartwheel, and flip to their heart’s content! Find…
Martial Arts for Kids in Chicago’s Western Suburbs
You will find much more than kicking and yelling at your local dojo (although my kids love that aspect as well). Martial arts for kids can boost your child’s confidence,…
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