Pet Pictures with Santa 2025: The Season’s Cutest Photo Ops
It doesn’t matter if your pet has been naughty or nice; pet pictures with Santa are too doggone cute to skip. Christmas photos are indeed a tradition for most families,…
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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…
30 Día de los Muertos Events to Remember and Celebrate Your Loved Ones
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday celebrating life and death of one’s ancestors. Celebrations take place over two days in the fall, November…
195 Wickedly Fun Halloween Events for Kids in 2025
Family-friendly Halloween events for kids are everywhere this year, and we’re sure they’ll be wickedly awesome. Kids can test out their costumes as well as their trick-or-treating skills. They’ll decorate…
Mini Golf Chicago: 28 of the Coolest Indoor and Outdoor Courses in Chicagoland
Mini golf is the perfect outing for all skills levels! The greater Chicagoland area is fortunate enough to have a plethora of beautiful, fun-filled mini golf options for indoor and…
35 Fishing Derbies and Where to Go Fishing Plus Must-Have Gear
Over the past few summers, our family has enjoyed more time outdoors in nature than ever before. Fishing is a simple, relaxing activity that has taken over all of our…
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…
2025 St. Patrick’s Day Events in Chicago and the Suburbs
Bring your little lucky charms to St. Patrick’s Day events filled with Irish dancers, live music, and all things green. You’ll enjoy plenty of parades, alongside gold coin hunts, 5ks,…
17 Spots Offering Tennis Lessons for Kids in Chicago’s Suburbs
If you’re looking for a sport that the whole family can enjoy year-round, give tennis lessons for kids a try. Not only does this popular sport get little hearts pumping,…
Ongoing and Drop-In Kids Art Classes
Art classes are popping up everywhere around the suburbs! Art, drawing and painting classes are wonderful ways for your little Picassos to express themselves while developing motor skills, confidence, social…
What to Do at Mallard Lake in Hanover Park
Mallard Lake offers families fresh air, sunshine, and beautiful views! Mallard Lake is DuPage County’s largest recreational lake in the forest preserve district. We spent the whole morning walking, fishing,…
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2025-26 Guide to Kids Classes and Teams
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…
All the 2026 Free Museum Days Chicago and the Suburbs Have to Offer
Free museum days in Chicago?! Yes, please! Our visits to museums and zoos are core memory-makers for our children, especially when they involve a trip to the city. After marveling…
The Best Kids Birthday Party Places, Kids Party Entertainment, Party Rentals, and more
Looking for the best kids birthday party places? Want to hire entertainment? Decoration experts? Yard Signs? Bounce houses? Food? We want to make planning an amazing party easy and fun!…