45 “Noon Year’s Eve” and Other Local NYE Events for Kids
The countdown is on for 2025! Celebrate at these kids’ New Year’s festivities with bubbles, music, bounce houses, and countless other ways to enjoy some family-friendly fun to close out…
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Get Free Pictures with Santa for a Christmas 2024 Keepsake to Treasure Forever
Getting a picture of my kids with Santa each season is always a highlight of the holidays. When they get to meet Santa and I can get that Christmas photo…
2024 Driving Routes for the Best Christmas Lights Created by Homeowners
Light up the night with incredible outdoor Christmas light displays! My family loves spending winter nights during the holidays driving around the Chicago suburbs viewing the beautiful displays put on…
45 Charming Holiday Walks and Tree Lighting Ceremonies
The 2024 holiday season is in full swing, and holiday walks and tree lightings are happening all around Chicagoland. What better way on a frosty evening to get in the…
2024 Polar Express Train Rides, Holiday Trolleys, and Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
All aboard! If you believe in the magic of Christmas, throw on your best holiday pajamas and round up your family and friends to embark on a magical polar-express unlike…
Where to See “Santa Near Me” All Across Chicagoland in 2024
There’s nothing sweeter than a visit with Santa during the Christmas season. With a nervous wave, a giggly smile, and a wish list in hand, a stop to see Santa…
75 Best Places to Go Sledding in the West and Northwest Suburbs
It’s no surprise that with colder Chicago weather comes the snow, so why not have a little fun in it? Sledding is a great way to burn off some of…
Where to Go Ice Skating: Indoor Public Skate, Free Outdoor Skating Rinks, and Special Refrigerated Ice Rinks
Lace up your skates and give these local ice rinks a twirl! Ice skating is a wonderful winter activity for families, and it definitely leaves everyone tired and happy. Plus,…
Pumpkin Smash Events from Easy Drop-Offs to Catapults, Ladder Drops, and Jack-o-Lantern Races
In the weeks following Halloween, SCARCE coordinates pumpkin and jack-o-lantern collections all around the western suburbs. The locations below will accept your no-longer-needed pumpkins for composting. This keeps your pumpkin…
Halloween Food Deals and Discounts for 2024: Chuck E. Cheese, Chipotle, and More
Find scary good Halloween food deals and discounts all around Chicagoland, from free extra play time at Chuck E. Cheese to discounted Booritos at Chipotle! We’ve rounded up the details…
Bookmark These Indoor Trick or Treating and Halloween Events in Case of Scary Weather
Let’s face it: Chicago weather is temperamental. Some years on Halloween, we’re in shorts; others, we’re breaking out our winter coats, boots, and gloves. To prepare for the uncertainty, we’ve…
2024 Trick-or-Treating Hours in the West and Northwest Suburbs
As Halloween approaches, your little pumpkins, goblins, and fairies are likely anxiously awaiting the best candy night of the year! But what time does trick-or-treating start in your neighborhood? We’ve…
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