The Kidlist Guide to Family Bike Rides: Bike Trails, Shops, and More!
Summertime is the perfect time to enjoy the great outdoors via a bike ride with your family! Whether it’s a ride around the neighborhood, a trip to a nearby wooded…
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Roll With It: Roller Skating Rinks in the West Suburbs
Roller rinks are the perfect destination for some retro fun! Kids and teens can lace up those rental skates and take to the floor for a good glide (or wobble).…
Summer 2021: Water Parks and Beaches are Back!
It’s hot out there! Are your kids begging to go to the beach or water park? Mine sure are, so we’ve compiled and updated our list so you can cool…
Kid-Friendly Nail Salons in the Western Suburbs!
The feeling of freshly manicured nails is such a fun one to share with your kids, and summer is the ideal time to show off those cute little fingers and…
2021 Fourth of July Celebrations and Fireworks to Light Up the Sky
Keep your eyes on the sky this Fourth of July! The western suburbs have quite a few 4th of July fireworks displays returning in 2021, and even a few parades,…
Cannonball! Outdoor Pools with Day Passes in Chicago’s West Suburbs
Summertime temps are here to stay, so cool off at these local pools offering day passes throughout the summer. We all have our favorite spots, but don’t forget to check…
2021 Pool Memberships are Expanding with Phase 5 Guidelines
Pool memberships are a cost-effective way to maximize your summertime fun! In light of the new Phase 5 guidelines for Illinois, we recently revisited all the pools offering memberships and…
Local Miniature Golf Courses with Waterfalls, Windmills, and More
Tee up to a family-friendly game of miniature golf this summer. Even your littlest golfers can navigate past the water features, over train tracks and score a hole-in-one. Make it…
Classic Car Shows are Revving Back Up for Summer 2021
Classic car shows are fun for even the youngest of car enthusiasts. Soak in a beautiful summer night while walking through rows of classic cars at these family-friendly evenings. Don’t…
2021 Free Summer Fun in the Western Suburbs
Summer is on its way, and we can’t wait to get in on the fun. Free fun happens all around the suburbs if you know where to look. These no-cost…
Cool Off at These Splash Pads and Spray Parks in Chicago’s Suburbs
Are you feeling hot, hot, hot? Splash pads and spray parks are the perfect way for families to cool off in this summer heat. Young toddlers can explore the spouts…
2021 Summer Concerts Are Here!
Anyone else miss outdoor concerts in the summertime? There’s simply nothing better than enjoying live music on a beautiful summer night! We’ve rounded up all the best family-friendly summer concert…
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Your Guide to Kids Classes and Teams in the Western Suburbs
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Family Photographers Who Serve the Western Suburbs
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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…
All the 2021 Chicago-Area Museum Free Days
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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…