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Find a Fun Play Place: 40 Amazing Indoor Playgrounds with Hours and Prices
An indoor play place can save the day when it’s rainy, chilly, too hot . . . or if everyone is just bouncing off the walls. Chicagoland’s suburbs are bursting…
2023 Best-Decorated Halloween Houses: Driving Routes, Photos, Map, Descriptions and More!
We are dying to bring you our 7th Annual Best Decorated Halloween Houses list with a map, photos, and important details (including how scary it is, when the display be…
50 Trunk-or-Treat Events to Celebrate Halloween 2023
Trunk-or-treat events are popping up everywhere, and what’s not to love? Parents of young children will appreciate these Halloween events. Walk through cars decked out in Halloween decorations and test…
Best Places for Fall Family Pictures and Fall Photo Session Openings
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Babies and toddlers love to explore the world, as do kids of all ages, but they have different needs than bigger kids. For babies who aren’t walking yet, it’s all…
22 Unique Things for Teens to Do Near Chicago
As parents of teens, we need to shift our mindset when it comes to family fun in order to find unique, new experiences that are appealing to them. So if…
2023 Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests in the Chicago Suburbs
Fall is here, and it’s time to celebrate pumpkin season. For as much as I love summer in Chicago, there’s something so perfect about our fall weather. Our roundup of…
Hit the Ice at Kids Hockey Classes and Local Traveling Teams in Chicagoland
As Wayne Gretzky once said, โA good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey player plays where the puck is going to be.โ Whether kids are learning…
Pass, Set, Hit! 15 Best Kids Volleyball Clubs, Leagues, and Clinics
Volleyball is a great way for kids to develop a stronger sense of confidence and dedication while honing those teamwork and communication skills! Whether your child has never played or…
Music Classes Near Chicagoland: Little Kids Classes, Instrument Lessons, and Voice Lessons
Music makes the world go round! Kids benefit from all sorts of interactions with music. If you’re looking to dive a little deeper, we’ve got you covered. We have a…
Wrestling for Kids: Clubs and Academies for Boys and Girls in Chicagoland
Does your athlete have an interest in joining a wrestling club or trying out the sport? Check out these places offering wrestling for kids in the western suburbs. Wrestling clubs…
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All the 2024 Free Museum Days Chicago and the Suburbs Have to Offer
Free museum days 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…
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