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Dining out with the family has never been so fun! We have so many ideas for fantastic destination restaurants with your kids! Whether you’re celebrating a milestone or just looking for someplace that’s extra entertaining and kid-friendly, these restaurants are guaranteed for family dining fun! Some are specifically designed for kids, while others are just good spots recommended for the whole…
Who doesn’t love eating heart-shaped food on Valentine’s Day?! Check out our awesome list for all the best places to eat everything heart-shaped… pizzas, donuts, bagels, pretzels and more! (If you are looking for some adorable and yummy treats to make at home, I love this great collection of Valentine’s Day recipes to share with your sweeties.) Heart-Shaped Food in…
The weather outside is frightful, extremely frightful! With record breaking lows and mounds and mounds of snow, our time stuck indoors and at home is about is to set cabin fever into full effect—but not to fear, Kidlist is here! We have some great ideas of things to do to keep yourself and the kids occupied during these long, cold…
Kids back in school, holiday decorations are packed, and the last of the holiday treats have been eaten… but winter will be sticking around Chicagoland for a while! When I think of getting through these next few months, I think of ways to stay active and busy with my kids. What better way than hitting the ice rink?! Ice skating…
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…