Where to Find STEAM and STEM Classes for Kids
Does your child love to tinker, get lost in a pile of LEGOs, or take apart their toys? These interests are all related to STEAM: science, technology, engineering, art, and…
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9 Language Schools With Spanish, Mandarin, French, and Other Language Classes
Hola! Bonjour! Ni hao! Dzieล dobry! It’s no secret that immersing yourself in another language benefits your brain, so why not consider language classes for your kids? They’ll learn to…
Kids Art Classes and Studios: Drawing, Painting, and More
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…
Chicagoland Dog Parks and Off-Leash Areas Where Your Pup Can Run Free
As the weather improves, it finally feels fun again to spend some time outside with your dog! But have you ever wondered if there are places that you can bring…
11 Safety Towns and Villages Where Kids Master Safety Skills at Their Own Speed
Safety towns and safety villages give children an opportunity to practice the rules of the road, at-home safety, and even safety around strangers. Many have cute kid-sized buildings and structures…
All the 4th of July Fireworks, Parades, and Events for 2023
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…
Dive Into These Outdoor Pools Near Me with Daily Admission Passes in Chicago’s Western Suburbs
Each summer, I become more convinced that my daughter is half-mermaid; she could spend an entire day swimming and still not want to leave the pool. Luckily, there are dozens…
2023 Summer Festivals Filled with Great Music, Fair Food, and Family
The sun is shining, band is playing, and carnival rides are spinning. It must mean summer festival time!
30 Free Summer Activities, Events, and Places to Go for Budget-Savvy Fun
While we love summertime adventures, it’s no secret that the cost of outing after outing can get quite expensive. We’ve rounded up a variety of free summer activities that are…
All the Outdoor Free Concerts for Summer 2023
Grab your lawn chairs, coolers, and your dancing shoes โ we’ve gathered the list of free concerts outdoors this summer in the western suburbs to help keep you and your…
Find Movies in the Park All Summer Long: Puss In Boots, The Bad Guys, Wakanda Forever, & More
Pack your picnic blanket and your popcorn: summer is outdoor movie season! Larger-than-life movie screens throughout the western suburbs will fill with new family-friendly favorites like The Bad Guys or…
Great Fenced-In Parks and Tot Lots for Toddlers
When my kids were toddlers, my number one all-time-favorite park and playground feature was a fence. Honestly, I would have shown up to a patch of grass with my kids…
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