Nothing tests your child’s coordination and balance quite like being on a skateboard. Throughout the western suburbs, you can find plenty of skateboard parks where kids can ride, slide, or…
When my kids were toddlers, my number one all-time-favorite park and playground feature was a fence. Honestly, I would have shown up to a patch of grass with my kids…
Big-kid energy levels require big-kid feats of strength. Your child can put their agility skills to the test as they run, jump, climb, and balance on these obstacles. Race against…
We’re noticing some really cool new trends with of this year’s new parks and playgrounds! Bright colors, nets and structures to climb, different types of swings, and design that’s mindful…
A little something for the grown-ups, a fun destination for the kids: combining a trip to a cool local coffee shop with a visit to the playground is one of…
When you walk into the new Helen Plum Library building, you know you’re entering somewhere special. The original stained glass from the home of Colonel and Mrs. Plum, where the…
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,…
No muddy fields on this list! These local indoor soccer facilities offer budding soccer enthusiasts options for year-round skill building, recreational teams, classes, camps and clinics. To find the soccer…
The last two years have certainly made it difficult for parents to prioritize their own health. Many gyms are back to offering childcare for parents during their workouts; the list…
Summertime is the perfect time to be active outdoors via a bike ride with your family! Whether it’s a ride around the neighborhood, a trip to a nearby wooded trail,…
Are you looking for a unique birthday party venue or maybe just a surprise night out for your family? Movie theaters across the western suburbs are renting out their giant…
ADVANCED RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Ring in 2024 at Chicagoโs Greatest Family New Yearโs Eve Bash โ Sunday, December 31st from 6 PM – 10 PM. Enjoy great food and UNLIMITED fun…
If you are searching for “the best preschool near me”, you came to the right place! With the help of local preschools and care facilities, we created this resource for…
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…
T. rex, Stegasaurus, and Triceratops… in my home, these dinosaurs are celebrities! I love places to see dinosaurs and learn more with my kids, because there are so many activities…
I love those specials days where my kitchen is clean, I don’t have to cook, and its restaurant night! There is nothing better than sitting down with your family at…
Now is the time to start looking at summer camps! Some camps are currently taking registrations, while others are still formulating their plans, but you don’t want to miss the…
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!…
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…
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…