Out-of-school time is well spent at Ivy League Kids! For many working families, school hours do not cover the extent of a full workday making the time outside of school hours a challenge. We’re excited to provide this sponsored content because it’s a great option for before and after school as well as school breaks and days off! You can…
Cutting down a live Christmas tree for your home can be daunting — at least it was for me! But I promise, it’s really an enjoyable family activity. Kids love running from tree to tree while making the pressing decision: which one will look best in your home? Our Christmas tree farms guide features hours, prices, tips, and more, making…
Our family has a Christmas tradition of spending some time with the big man himself while enjoying a meal together. This is a great time to catch up on our holiday plans, enjoy great food together, and allow the kids to visit with Santa for a longer amount of time. Want to get in on the fun? We hunted down…
Trick-or-Treat from Trunk to Trunk at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Mokena! Join us for this safe, fun, and free event. After trick-or-treating, come inside the gym for free food and raffle prizes. We will serve hot dogs, chips, popcorn, water, and hot chocolate. Please bring a non-perishable food donation for the Frankfort Township Food Pantry — thank you!!
Trick-or-Treat from Trunk to Trunk and enjoy Food and Games in the gym! Safe, Fun, and Free! Hot Dogs & Chips, Popcorn, Hot Chocolate, and Bottled Water will be served. Please bring a non-perishable food donation to benefit the Frankfort Township Food Pantry — thank you! **Event will be held Rain or Shine!**
Halloween is just around the corner! Easily find your town’s recommended trick-or-treat hours in this helpful list. Check out the easy to print graphics if you are traveling to neighboring towns and share them with your friends! You’ll find trick-or-treat hours for the western suburbs, far west, and southwest suburbs in this handy article. Trick-or-Treating Hours in Chicago’s Western Suburbs…
For those who like getting an early start on FUN! Meet and greet TWO of your favorite “Super Heroes” while enjoying a Hot Breakfast of Scrambled Eggs, French Toast Sticks, Bacon and Sausage plus Milk, Juice, Coffee and Tea. Breakfast admission also includes $10 in Game Play, UNLIMITED Amusement Rides (Monster Hop, Bone Shaker & Tornado), costume parade, raffle prize…
Join Orland Square for our free annual Halloween event! Kids 12 and under, wear your favorite costume and enjoy Halloween-themed crafts, balloon artists, airbrush tattoos, face painting, special character appearances, cake decorating with Nothing Bundt Cakes, DJ, photo opps and more! Thursday, Oct. 24, 3-6pm. Upper level Von Maur wing.
Fire Prevention Week is October 6–12 this year, and many local fire stations have activities for the whole family! This is a great way for kids to learn about safety in the event of a fire and become familiar with local firefighters. Some of the activities included in this year’s Fire Prevention Week include touch a truck, visits with the…
Halloween fun isn’t limited to October 31st. Trunk-or-treat events are the perfect opportunity to introduce your children to the excitement of Halloween without worrying about them tiring out too quickly trick-or-treating through your neighborhood. My children love passing out candy almost as much receiving it, so extend the fun by decorating your car and passing out treats to families. Some…
When is an orange not an orange? … When it’s a pumpkin! I absolutely love fall. I’m looking forward to pumpkin spice lattes, jumping in leaf piles, wagon rides, and heading out to find the perfect pumpkin. If you didn’t get a chance to go apple picking this fall, there are places near Chicago where you can do both! Happy…
The crisp cool air and beautiful changing leaves signals one of our favorite outings of the fall season: pumpkin patches! You’ll find locations that not only offer pick-your-own pumpkins, but also all kinds of great attractions, children’s rides and tasty fall treats! Spend a few hours or a whole day with your family having fun at one of these awesome…