Santa’s Workshop at Wilder Mansion
A holiday store just for kids at Wilder Mansion! Santa’s Workshop is a special place just for children where they can purchase inexpensive holiday gifts for those they love, including…
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Tree Lighting in Wilder Park
Join the Elmhurst Park District as we kick off the holiday season with the annual Tree Lighting in Wilder Park! Decorated trees will line the paths while seasonal activities take…
Save Some Monster Money When Kids Eat Free this Halloween
No tricks—only treats! In addition to the locations where kids eat free, we also found some scary good deals for you to enjoy in this spooky season. Details are included…
Family Fall Fest
Elmhurst Park District invites you to put on your costumes and bring the family to Wild Meadows Trace in Elmhurst from 9 a.m.-Noon for Family Fall Fest, featuring Safety Town…
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…
The Ultimate Guide to Indoor Play Areas: Open Play + Private Rentals
Cold days are coming, but don’t fret; we found amazing places where kids can burn off all that extra energy. More and more indoor playgrounds are welcoming kids back into…
2021 Best-Decorated Halloween Houses: Map, Driving Routes, Photos, Descriptions and More!
We are dying to bring you our 5th Annual Best Decorated Halloween Houses list with a map, photos, important details (like How scary is it? When will the display be…
All the Local 2021 Halloween Trunk-or-Treat Events
I don’t remember trunk-or-treat events from my own childhood, but as a parent, I absolutely love them. These kid-friendly events are the perfect opportunity to test out your family’s trick-or-treating…
Where Kids Eat Free in Chicago’s West Suburbs
Restaurants across the Chicagoland area are helping out parents and taking the stress out of meal time! Whether you’re looking for take-out to ease the stress of dinner time or…
2021 Family-Friendly Halloween Events
Organizations across the western suburbs have pulled out all the stops to ensure you and your little goblins have a spook-tacular time. Creep through haunted forests, carve pumpkins, and enjoy…
Touch A Truck
Elmhurst Park District invites you to bring the kids to Berens Park to touch and climb through a variety of trucks and vehicles, including fire trucks, tow trucks and more!…
Where To Take Fall Family Photographs and Fall Photo Session Openings
It’s that time again: the kids are back in school and the weather is slowly cooling. That means the leaves will be changing into beautiful hues of yellow, red, and…
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All the 2021 Chicago-Area Museum Free Days
The Chicagoland is filled with some of the most renowned museums in the world, giving local families up-close and personal experiences to learn about underwater adventures, priceless works of art,…
Use Our Searchable Directory to Find the Best Preschool or Daycare for Your Family
Looking for a preschool or daycare near you for your little one? You came to the right place. With the help of local preschools and care facilities, we created a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Where Kids Eat Free in Chicago’s West Suburbs
Restaurants across the Chicagoland area are helping out parents and taking the stress out of meal time! Whether you’re looking for take-out to ease the stress of dinner time or…