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Ring in the New Year at our New Year’s Eve Family Party on Monday, December 31st – from 8 pm to Midnight! Guests will enjoy our famous New Year’s Buffet including soft drinks and dessert plus each paid guest receives $17 in Game Play, 1 Lazer Frenzy Challenge, Hats & Noisemakers, Karaoke Entertainment, Games & Prizes, Grand Raffle for a…
For many parents, gone are the days of a night on the town… or even just staying up past midnight. So why not celebrate the new year a few hours early, and with the whole family? Just think, you could be warm and snuggled up in your bed by 9:00 pm, set to wake up feeling refreshed and ready to…
If the hustle of modern-day Christmas is bringing out your inner Grinch, why not slow down with an old fashioned horse-drawn carriage ride or holiday trolley trip? Many festivals in the area are offering rides around town. There are also special ones where you can view decorated homes in your area! Grab your cocoa and bundle up with your loved…
Santa and the holidays are everywhere during the month of December. Sometimes, you just need a break! If you are looking for some events that are Santa-free leading up to the holidays, we have listed some great ideas below, including skating, museum events, storytimes, crafts, nature events, and more. Check our list of fun December events in the southwest suburbs!…
It was a long trip from the North Pole, but Santa’s officially landed his sleigh in Chicago’s southwest suburbs! Children love to tell Santa that they have been a good boy or girl all year long (and read him some items from their wish list). Meanwhile, parents get to cherish those sweet photos with Santa (or the hilarious ones with…
When you live in Chicago, you have to be prepared for a chilly Halloween. You just never know what the weather will be like! Check out some of these indoor Halloween happenings in the southland if Halloween turns out to be cold or gray. Indoor Trick-or-Treating and Events in the Southwest Suburbs Trick or Treat at the Library (Frankfort) October…
Indoor rock climbing is great for kids! It helps develop physical skills, cognitive skills, courage, and confidence. Not to mention, climbing things is all sorts of fun. That’s why we rounded up all the indoor rock climbing destinations in Chicagoland, from the city proper to the suburbs. It’s never too early to start rocking climbing: many locations accept children as…
Is the weather making it difficult to play outside? Between Chicagoland’s heat waves and cold fronts, it can be difficult to give your kids a way to burn off all that extra energy. Thankfully, there are plenty of indoor play areas all over the south suburbs… if you know where to look! We’ve rounded up all the places you can…
STEM and STEAM classes are a paradigm shift from basic text book learning. They open up amazing opportunities for children to use their creative minds, apply critical thinking, and work together. The term “STEM” was coined to cover Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Not long after the term started to be used, the “A” was added to include “Art.” If…
Kids hockey has become such a popular sport in Chicagoland over the past few years! Though there isn’t much opportunity to play through park districts, there are many great rinks offering hockey classes around us. If your child is interested in trying it out, we’ve put together a great list to help you get started! Hockey Classes and Teams for Kids in the…
If you’re hoping to keep your kids active this fall and winter, you might want to give tennis lessons a try! They’re great for helping kids build endurance, coordination and agility. Plus, tennis is a lot of fun to play together as a family. But best of all, tennis is a popular sport that kids can enjoy now and later…
Spooktacular Halloween events are no longer reserved for October 31st! Ghosts, goblins, witches, and vampires are out through the month of October with more than enough opportunities for your kids to show off those costumes. Halloween-themed events are abundant all over the suburbs: from sweet, little costume story times to big, extravagant Halloween dance parties. There is no way to…