Bump, Set, Spike! Volleyball Clubs, Clinics and Camps for Kids
Volleyball is a great way for kids to develop a stronger sense of confidence and dedication while honing those teamwork and communication skills! Whether your child has never played or…
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UPDATED: 4th of July Fireworks, Parades, Events for 2022
The information below is updated as of 7:15 pm on July 4, 2022. The excitement is palpable over 4th of July weekend. With parades lining the streets and fireworks filling…
Summer 2022 Outdoor Movies in the West Suburbs
Picture this: You’re soaking up a beautiful summer evening, curled up on blankets as you watch an outdoor movie under the stars. It’s hard to believe, but we’ll be there…
2022 Farmers Markets and French Markets
Find local produce and vendors at these farmers markets and French markets in Chicago’s western suburbs! Local produce, products, and much more are at farmers markets all around the Chicagoland…
Arcades, Laser Tag, Indoor Go-Karting and Fun for Older Kids
Ready, set, play! The kid in all of us comes out when we step into an arcade. A round of pinball or the thrill of a win at the claw-drop…
Sell, Buy, and Save Big at These Spring 2022 Children’s Resale Events
With the start of a new year, I know I’m not the only one reorganizing our home. Every time I enter a closet, I can’t help but start sifting through…
2021 Trick-or-Treat Hours for Halloween in the Western Suburbs
It’s Trick-or-Treat time! The neighborhoods of the western suburbs are about to be full of spooky ghosts, strong princesses, and scary villains. My kids can’t be the only ones begging…
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…
Movie Theater Rentals in Chicago’s Western Suburbs
Are you looking for a unique birthday party venue or maybe just a surprise night out for your family? Movie theaters across the western suburbs are renting out their giant…
Chicago Steel Live Strong As Steel Assembly
The Chicago Steel Hockey Team’s signature “Live Strong As Steel” program is presented to thousands of students annually. In partnership with Two by Two Character Development, each fun and educational…
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…
The Votes Are In: 10 BEST Indoor Playgrounds and Play Spaces
Thank you to all our readers who voted to help create our second annual list of best indoor playgrounds! You would not believe how much has changed in a year.…
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