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Local Escape Rooms: Are You Up to the Challenge?

Puzzles, challenges, and problem-solving all wrapped up in a fun, adrenaline-filled night out! Escape rooms are perfect for teens, tweens, and adults. This family-friendly activity is perfect for a rainy…

Bounce House Rentals, Inflatable Water Slides, and More!

Maximize the fun at your family get-togethers this summer with a backyard party rental. These companies will keep the fun going all day with bounce houses, water slides, obstacle courses,…

Places to Bounce: Trampoline Parks and Inflatables

Jump for joy! These trampoline parks, inflatables, and bounce houses are open for business so kids can get some exercise, try some new moves, and stretch their legs. Many places…

How to Check Out a Museum Adventure Pass from Your Library

Did you know that you could take your family to the museum . . . for free? Yes! With a Museum Adventure Pass from your local library, you can visit…

2020 Trick-or-Treat Hours for Halloween in Chicago’s West Suburbs

The Kidlist team is beyond excited for Halloween this year! After seeing so many fun events and holiday celebrations canceled earlier in 2020, we’re so happy to see trick-or-treating happening…

Celebrate Mom at These 2019 Mother’s Day Brunches and Events

Mothers Day brunches and other special events are being held in some really fun locations that will give you the chance to celebrate moms (or grandmas, or mommies-to-be, or dog-moms).…

25 Rainy Day Activities in the Southwest Suburbs

Rain, rain go away! Come again another day! It’s raining, it’s pouring, staying inside is getting boring! Rainy days offer just another challenge in the life of a parent. Cabin fever…

Library Story Times in the Southwest Suburbs

The library is a great place to take your little one to get out of the house and jump start their imaginations. Almost all libraries offer story times for babies…

Pancake Breakfast with Santa

Enjoy breakfast with Santa sponsored by the Lansing Copper Muggers. The $5.00 entry fee covers breakfast and is donated to the Family Giving Program.

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Find the Best Preschool and Daycare in the Western Suburbs for Your Family

Looking for a preschool or daycare near you for your little one? You came to the right place! Our guide is searchable, which means that you can narrow down your…

The Best Places to Go for Each Age Group

There are so many places to go in the west and southwest suburbs of Chicago, so how do you know where the best places for each age group are?! Introducing…

Family Photographers Who Serve the Western Suburbs

It's so special to be able to capture memorable moments with you and your kids. I don't know about you, but our pictures are often missing either me or my husband! That's definitely one…

Where Kids Eat Free in Chicago’s West Suburbs

Are you looking at your schedule and wondering, "How am I going to fit in cooking dinner?" These restaurants are taking the stress out of meal time! Check out our…

Your 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…

All the 2021 Chicago-Area Museum Free Days

While Chicago's world class museums did an incredible job with remote programming this past year, we're excited to get back in the doors! These action-packed days are certainly memory makers,…

Where to Have the Best Kids Birthday Party + Entertainers, Rentals, Decor, Food, and More

Looking for kids birthday party places? Want to hire entertainment? Balloon decorations? Yard Signs? Bounce houses? Food? We want to make planning an amazing party easy and fun! You will…

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