60 Charming Holiday Walks and Tree Lighting Ceremonies
The 2025 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…
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Want Pizza, Cookies, or Breakfast with Santa? These Christmas 2025 Events Let Kids Feast with St. Nick
Any opportunity to see Santa during the Christmas season is filled with magical moments, but what could make them even more special? Enjoying a delicious meal with Mr. and Mrs.…
2025 Trick-or-Treating Hours in the West and Northwest Suburbs
As Halloween approaches, your little pumpkins, fairies, and goblins, are likely anxiously awaiting the best candy night of the year! But what time does trick-or-treating start in your neighborhood? We’ve…
Find Haunted Trails, Spooky Hayrides, Scary Haunted Houses, and Haunted Boat Rides Across Chicagoland in 2025
There’s a chill in the air . . . and little ghosts and goblins everywhere are on the hunt for a good scare! These haunted trails, haunted hayrides, and haunted…
47 Indoor Rock Climbing Gyms, Climbing Walls + Aqua Rock Walls Where Kids Can Reach New Heights
My kids love a trip to a local rock climbing gym! These gyms offer so many great challenges for kids. Not only do they develop their strength and spatial awareness,…
2025 Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests in the Chicago Suburbs
Fall is here, and it’s time to celebrate pumpkin season. For as much as I love summer in Chicago, there’s something so perfect about our fall weather. Our roundup of…
Pools with Indoor Swim Lessons So Kids Can Boost Their Swim Skills All Year Round
When summer ends, your swim lessons don’t have to! Water safety skills are important to work on all year long. Keep that momentum going throughout the school year with indoor…
4th of July Fireworks, Parades, and Events for 2025 in Chicagoland
It’s time to celebrate like it’s 1776! 4th of July fireworks are everywhere throughout the west and northwest suburbs, so get ready to ooh and aah at the skies this…
2025 Summer Festivals Filled with Great Music, Fair Food, and Family
Summer festivals check off all types of summertime fun with one outing: delicious food, live music, carnival rides, face painting, inflatables, games, and so much more. These festivals throughout the…
155+ Easter Egg Hunts for Kids, Teens, Adults (and Even Dogs!)
Easter egg hunts for kids are everywhere in the western suburbs, so we’ve rounded up great spots for you to race around and gather all the eggs you can. The…
Where is the Easter Bunny Near Me? At Breakfast, Brunch, and Charming Photo Ops!
Getting Easter Bunny pictures with kids is a must-do each spring! We’ve found 45+ spots in Chicago’s west and northwest suburbs where you and your kids can snag a photo…
37 Alleys to Take Kids Bowling And Strike Out Boredom
The sights and sounds of a bowling alley instantly bring me back to childhood. My grandma used to take my brothers and me bowling, and now I love to do…
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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…
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