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2026 Summer Camp Guide for Chicagoland Families

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…

10 Best Children’s Libraries with Play Areas 2026

Here it is! Our brand new 2026 list of Top 10 libraries for kids with play areas! Some are newcomers to our top 10, while others are holding steady on…

600+ Free Things to Do in February: Don’t Miss These ‘Frugal February’ Gems Close to Home

We kept things budget-friendly in January, so why not keep it going for Frugal February? We’ve gathered over 600 events and activities for free family things to do in February…

Your 2026-27 Guide to Children’s Theater and Live Performances in Chicagoland

There’s nothing quite like live theater, especially when it can be enjoyed with the whole family. There are so many great options of children’s theater in the Chicagoland area. Live…

100+ Daddy Daughter Dances, Mother Son Night Out, and Other Valentine’s Day Events

Valentine’s Day is filled with opportunities to spread love and kindness to all the people in your lives. Mother Son Nights or Daddy Daughter Dances are special evenings with your…

two girl toasting with hamburgers at the 2d restaurant in Chicago, photo courtesy of the restaurant's Facebook page to highlight fun restaurants for kids

25+ Extra Fun Restaurants for Kids for the Best-Ever Family Dinners

With such an incredible culinary scene, Chicago suburbs isn’t short on amazing restaurants for families to enjoy. But what about when you want that extra-special spot for a memorable occasion?…

20 Chinese New Year Events to Welcome the Year of the Horse

Lunar New Year (also sometimes called Chinese New Year or Spring Festival) is celebrated in many countries whose new year begins with the lunar calendar’s first full moon. This year,…

Soft baby play area at Marshmallow Play in Elmhurst

Things to Do with a Toddler + the Best Baby Outings in the Burbs!

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…

23 Unique Things for Teens to Do Near Chicago

As parents of teens, we need to shift our mindset when it comes to family fun in order to find unique, new experiences that are appealing to them. So if…

24 Best Places for Kids in Elementary School: Local Activities for Ages 6–8

Kids in elementary school are so much fun. They are funny without knowing it, old enough to understand my corny jokes, but not too cool to spend time and cuddle…

24 Open Gyms Where Kids Can Bounce, Jump, and Play

When the weather isn’t cooperating and I’m looking for a way for my littles to get their wiggles out, I know an open gym will be a hit. Open gyms…

28 Hotels with Indoor Pools: Chicago and the Suburbs

With this extra chilly December we have had, why not try something different and go swimming? Aren’t the best hotels always the ones with pools? Local hotels with indoor pools…