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Classic Car Shows are Revving Back Up for Summer 2023! Is Your Favorite On the List?

Classic car shows are filled with both impeccably restored vintage automobiles as well as new, top-of-the-line cars. Along with aisles of car enthusiasts, these outdoor festivities typically include food vendors,…

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45 Local Ice Cream Shops Scooping Up Sweet Summer Memories (+ Ice Cream Trail Map)

We get it, ice cream is definitely a treat to be enjoyed all year long. However, it’s something so special about finding your favorite flavor on a hot summer day…

Our Giant Guide to Summer in Chicago and the Suburbs is the Easiest Way to Find Family Fun

Summer in Chicago arrives with an explosion of colorful festivals, ways to splash away the heat, icy-cold treats, and endless options for kids on a break from school. It’s also…

All the Outdoor Free Concerts for Summer 2023

Grab your lawn chairs, coolers, and your dancing shoes — we’ve gathered the list of free concerts outdoors this summer in the western suburbs to help keep you and your…

Pump Up Your Next Celebration With Bounce House Rentals, Inflatable Water Slides, and More

Once April arrives, Chicagoland residents are more than ready to shed the layers and enjoy the great outdoors. Unfortunately, we also know it’s very possible to experience all four seasons…

40 Local 5K Races and Kids’ Fun Runs to Support Amazing Causes and Get Your Family Moving

What better way to build community, support local and national charities, and encourage healthy lifestyles for your family than participating in an upcoming fun run or 5K? There are several…

Child looking over a fence at a giraffe at the Brookfield Zoo, part of the Museum Adventure Pass program.

Unlock Deals and Discounts on Popular Attractions When You Secure a Museum Adventure Pass

The Museum Adventure Pass offers a number of deals, discounts, and sometimes even free passes to museums and popular attractions in the area. These include zoos, a variety of museums,…

Kids Will Love These 95+ Easter Egg Hunts (Plus Flashlight Hunts for Tweens!)

Easter egg hunts for kids are everywhere in the western suburbs, so we’ve rounded up great spots for you to race around and gather all the eggs you can. The…

Your Ultimate Guide to Chicagoland Children’s Theater and Live Performances 2023

There’s nothing quite like live theater for kids, especially enjoyed with the whole family. It’s a beautiful way to experience music and stories together! We’re lucky to have a plethora…

Don’t Miss These 200+ Ideas for Fabulously Free Family Fun in February 2023

We kept things budget-friendly in January with our 100+ Completely Free January Kids Events and Activities, so why not keep it going for another month? Now we’ve gathered over 200…

Valentine Events for Kids: Daddy-Daughter Dances, Kits to Go, and More

Valentine’s Day is filled with opportunities to spread love and kindness to all the people in your lives. Daddy-daughter, mother-son and family dances are special evenings with your littlest sweethearts.…

Churches with a Live Nativity for Christmas 2022

Visits with Santa, incredible holiday lights displays… there is so much excitement around the Christmas season. But for many families, amongst the hustle and bustle of cookie exchanges and wrapping…

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Classic Car Shows are Revving Back Up for Summer 2023! Is Your Favorite On the List?

45 Local Ice Cream Shops Scooping Up Sweet Summer Memories (+ Ice Cream Trail Map)

Our Giant Guide to Summer in Chicago and the Suburbs is the Easiest Way to Find Family Fun

All the Outdoor Free Concerts for Summer 2023

Pump Up Your Next Celebration With Bounce House Rentals, Inflatable Water Slides, and More

40 Local 5K Races and Kids’ Fun Runs to Support Amazing Causes and Get Your Family Moving

Unlock Deals and Discounts on Popular Attractions When You Secure a Museum Adventure Pass

Kids Will Love These 95+ Easter Egg Hunts (Plus Flashlight Hunts for Tweens!)

Your Ultimate Guide to Chicagoland Children’s Theater and Live Performances 2023

Don’t Miss These 200+ Ideas for Fabulously Free Family Fun in February 2023

Valentine Events for Kids: Daddy-Daughter Dances, Kits to Go, and More

Churches with a Live Nativity for Christmas 2022

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