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…
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2021 Spring Break Camps, Activities, and Events in the West Suburbs
Spring break week is the welcome reprieve our family needs from our usual routines of school and work. This time off is our preview of all the excitement heading our…
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…
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…
Local Workout Classes, Ideas for Being Active with Kids, and Keeping Fit in 2021
Was it really only a year ago I could drop my kids off at the gym’s childcare to work out (or get a shower in)? Oh man, I miss that…
Locally Owned Bookstores and Toy Stores Offering Curbside Pickup and Delivery!
It’s no secret that small businesses need our help. At these locally owned bookstores and toy stores, you will find the perfect gift for those on your holiday shopping list.…
2020 Live Christmas Tree Farms: Where to Cut Your Own (or Find a Pre-Cut Tree)
The fresh air, smell of pine, and finding that perfect tree . . . It must be Christmas time! This is one holiday tradition sure to thrive this year. As…
2020 Trick-or-Treat Hours for Halloween in Chicago’s West Suburbs
The Kidlist team is beyond excited for Halloween this year! After seeing so many fun events and holiday celebrations canceled earlier in 2020, we’re so happy to see trick-or-treating happening…
Safe Studio Standards at Impact Dance Studio
Impact Dance Studio has taken several new precautions to ensure the highest standards in sanitization and cleaning procedures every day to keep their dancers safe! The fall session at Impact…
How Do We Make Our Kids’ Birthdays Special Right Now?
For many of us parents who have kids with spring birthdays, we are scrambling to find new ways to make these occasions special during the coronavirus stay-at-home order. My daughter…
Chicagoland’s Top Kid-Friendly Restaurants You Won’t Want to Miss
These kid-friendly restaurants go way beyond coloring pages. Think ride-on trains, hula dancers, custom balloon twisting, a spy-themed spot where you need to know the passcode, and even a stroller…
Free “Come & See” Music Together®
Sing, dance, play instruments and grow in our incredible Music Together® classes at Mattix Music Studio! Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers may attend a free demo class to try…
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Your 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…
All the 2021 Chicago-Area Museum Free Days
While Chicago’s world class museums did an incredible job with remote programming this past year, we’re excited to get back in the doors! These action-packed days are certainly memory makers,…
Where Kids Eat Free in Chicago’s West Suburbs
Are you looking at your schedule and wondering, “How am I going to fit in cooking dinner?” These restaurants are taking the stress out of meal time! Check out our…
Find the Best Preschool and Daycare in the Western Suburbs for Your Family
Looking for a preschool or daycare near you for your little one? You came to the right place! Our guide is searchable, which means that you can narrow down your…
Where to Have the Best Kids Birthday Party + Entertainers, Rentals, Decor, Food, and More
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…
The Best Places to Go for Each Age Group
There are so many places to go in the west and southwest suburbs of Chicago, so how do you know where the best places for each age group are?! Introducing…
Family Photographers Who Serve the Western Suburbs
It's so special to be able to capture memorable moments with you and your kids. I don't know about you, but our pictures are often missing either me or my husband! That's definitely one…