5, 4, 3, 2, 1 . . . Happy New Year! Ringing in the new year doesn’t have to be at midnight. We love to include our children in reminiscing about the past year’s blessings and ringing in the new year, without staying up past their bedtime! You can celebrate with a “noon year’s eve”, have an early countdown at…
While some Christmas traditions may come and go, getting a photo with Santa is a staple of the holiday season. With three children under 6, our family photos lately have one child with a blank stare, one looking to the side, and one with an adorable “can we get this over with?” smile. At these events, stop to see Santa…
Our family has a Christmas tradition of spending some time with the big man himself while enjoying a meal together. This is a great time to catch up on our holiday plans, enjoy great food together, and allow the kids to visit with Santa for a longer amount of time. Want to get in on the fun? We hunted down…
In the midst of the busy holiday season, wouldn’t it be nice to slow down with your loved ones on an old fashioned horse-drawn carriage ride or holiday trolley trip? There are loads of festivals in the area offering rides all around town. We have the low-down just for you! Bundle up your kiddos and get your hot cocoa ready…
Here comes Santa Claus — right down our neighborhood lanes! What better way to ring in the Christmas season than a visit with Santa himself? At these family-friendly events, you’ll get to see the big guy (and maybe even catch a sighting of Mrs. Claus and the elves). Below, you’ll find tree-lighting ceremonies, parades, story times, photo opportunities, and more…
IT’S TIME TO PARTY AT CODE NINJAS OAK PARK! After months of planning and anticipation, we’ll be celebrating the official opening of our center – and we want YOU to be there. Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled day of game-building sessions, robotics, STEM activities, treats, prizes, airbrush tattoos, and more! Stop by anytime between 10am-2pm or reserve…
Halloween is just around the corner! Easily find your town’s recommended trick-or-treat hours in this helpful list. Check out the easy to print graphics if you are traveling to neighboring towns and share them with your friends! You’ll find trick-or-treat hours for the western suburbs, far west, and southwest suburbs in this handy article. Trick-or-Treating Hours in Chicago’s Western Suburbs…
Looking for a preschool or daycare near you for your little one? You came to the right place! We are excited to announce that this year our guide is searchable, which means that you can narrow down your preschool and/or care options according to search criteria that parents care about! You can even search for schools within a specified distance…
Halloween fun isn’t limited to October 31st. Trunk-or-treat events are the perfect opportunity to introduce your children to the excitement of Halloween without worrying about them tiring out too quickly trick-or-treating through your neighborhood. My children love passing out candy almost as much receiving it, so extend the fun by decorating your car and passing out treats to families. Some…
Fall festival celebrates seasonal food, craft beer and premier entertainment in Oak Park, IL. Oaktoberfest takes your traditional Oktoberfest to the next level! This free two-day event on Friday, September 20th and Saturday, September 21st offers a premier music lineup featuring local and national artists, a Kids’ Root Beer Garden, and microbrew, wine and ethnic food offerings. Oaktoberfest kicks off…
Kids eat free promotions are the perfect way for families to get out and enjoy a dinner at local restaurants, without the worry of breaking the bank. Take the stress out of meal planning and check out these favorite places any night of the week! Most restaurants require the purchase of an adult entree to score the deal. Even though…
Kids eventually hit a stage where they are “too old” for many of the places that you have frequented regularly to keep them entertained. Luckily, we have a whole bunch of fabulously fun ideas all geared specifically for the tween years! Check out our list for every type of tween out there, from the adventurous to the artsy. There are…