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…
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Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests Happening in 2021
Our roundup of Fall festivals and Oktoberfests is huge this year. At these family-friendly events, you’ll find pumpkin carving, corn mazes, delicious foods, hayrides, petting zoos, and even some oompah…
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…
Indoor Soccer Classes and Teams for Kids
No muddy fields on this list! These local indoor soccer facilities offer budding soccer enthusiasts options for year-round skill building, recreational teams, classes, camps and clinics. To find the soccer…
Classes for Little Kids 0–5 Years Old: Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Classes for little kids ages 0–5 years old help keep kids playing, learning, exploring, and engaging with other children. With countless classes offered for children at this stage in life,…
Bounce House Rentals, Inflatable Water Slides, and More!
Maximize the fun at your family get-togethers this summer with a backyard party rental. These companies will keep the fun going all day with bounce houses, water slides, obstacle courses,…
How to Check Out a Museum Adventure Pass from Your Library
Did you know that you could take your family to the museum . . . for free? Yes! With a Museum Adventure Pass from your local library, you can visit…
Kid-Friendly Bowling Alleys in Chicago’s West Suburbs
Bowling is one of our favorite family-friendly activities. We all cheer as the ball rolls down the lane, anticipating even just one pin being knocked down. With bumpers and ramps…
Local Activity Kits and Subscriptions for Easy At-Home Fun
What are we going to do today? We’re in the dog days of winter, and finding our usual resources for fun to be tapped out. Activity kits are available throughout…
2020 Live Christmas Tree Farms: Where to Cut Your Own (or Find a Pre-Cut Tree)
The fresh air, smell of pine, and finding that perfect tree . . . It must be Christmas time! This is one holiday tradition sure to thrive this year. As…
Santa Sighting Alert! Local Spots to See Santa in 2020
Santa Claus is coming to town! Enjoy the festivities of the season and visit Santa at these local spots. Taking a picture with Santa is always a tradition for our…
2020 Trick-or-Treat Hours for Halloween in Chicago’s West Suburbs
The Kidlist team is beyond excited for Halloween this year! After seeing so many fun events and holiday celebrations canceled earlier in 2020, we’re so happy to see trick-or-treating happening…
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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…
Find the Best Preschool and Daycare in the Western Suburbs for Your Family
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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…
The Best Places to Go for Each Age Group
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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…
Where Kids Eat Free in Chicago’s West Suburbs
Are you looking at your schedule and wondering, "How am I going to fit in cooking dinner?" These restaurants are taking the stress out of meal time! Check out our…
All the 2021 Chicago-Area Museum Free Days
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