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Skip Through a Sunflower Field for the Happiest Summer 2023 (+ U-Pick!)

Summer means sunflowers, so we’ve scoped out the brightest sunflower fields near Chicagoland! Getting lost in a sunflower field is a fun activity the whole family can enjoy. Not to…

2023 Strawberry Picking Near Chicago: Where to U-Pick with Map and Tips

Find a strawberry picking farm a short ride from the suburbs of Chicago and get some great tips for u-pick strawberries! Picking start dates included.

2022 Live Christmas Tree Farms: Where to Cut Your Own (or Find a Pre-Cut Tree)

Growing up, our family channeled the holiday spirit during our yearly outing to the live Christmas tree farm. I always grew up with a real tree, which helped make the…

Deicke Park Discovery Zone in Huntley: a Colorful, Inclusive Playground

Wow — where do I even start with this gem of a playground? Diecke Park Discovery Zone in Huntley has got to be one of my favorite playgrounds in the…

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Where Kids Eat Free in the Western Suburbs

Enjoy a night off cooking and a great discount at these restaurants that offer kids eat free deals across the Chicago suburbs.

2023 Best Summer Camps for Kids in Chicago’s Western Suburbs

Time to dream of warmer weather and sign up for some indoor and outdoor summer camps! Some camps are currently taking registrations, while others are still formulating their plans. But…

All the 2023 Free Museum Days in Chicago and the Suburbs: Field Museum, Shedd, and More!

Free museums 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 at…

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!…

How to Find the Best Preschool or Daycare for Your Family

Looking for a preschool or daycare for your little one? You came to the right place! With the help of local preschools and care facilities, we created a searchable directory…

Your 2023-2024 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…

Talented Family Photographers Serving Chicago’s Western Suburbs

It’s so special to be able to capture memorable moments with you and your kids. I don’t think I’m alone in having thousands of action photos of my kids, but very few with…

Things to Do and Places to Go for All Ages, from Babies to Teenagers: Activities by Age

With so many amazing things to do with kids in Chicagoland, how do you find the best places for each age group? And how can you avoid showing up with…