2022 Live Christmas Tree Farms: Where to Cut Your Own (or Find a Pre-Cut Tree)
Growing up, our family channeled the holiday spirit during our yearly outing to the live Christmas tree farm. I always grew up with a real tree, which helped make the…
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Trick-or-Treat Hours for Halloween in the Western Suburbs
What hours does your town allow trick or treating? Find out here!
Features and Pricing for the Best Pumpkin Patches Near Chicago (with Map!)
There are so many pumpkin patches to visit in Chicagoland! They range from little patches where you head to the field and pick your own pumpkin to wash off afterwards,…
Cooking Classes, Baking Lessons, and Foodie Fun for Kids
Cooking is many things: a life skill, a real-time science experiment, a creative outlet, and — in the right atmosphere — a whole lot of fun. While involving our kids…
Theater and Drama Classes for Kids in Chicago’s Western Suburbs
From a very early age, it was clear that my daughter loved to perform. Singing, acting and dancing pretty much summed up her existence! As a result, I made it…
Local Tutoring Services in the West Suburbs
Tutoring services offer a big help, especially when tutors tailor learning to your individual child’s needs and interests. That might mean bridging gaps or extending content further than classroom curricula.…
20 Unique Experiences for Teens in Chicagoland
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! Thankfully, the…
Giddy Up to These Kid-Friendly Horseback Riding Stables and Farms
I love looking for unique experiences for my kids, and horseback riding makes the list. It gets them off the couch, keeps them excited to be outdoors, and provides a…
Your Guide to Summer 2022 Fun in Chicago’s Western Suburbs
Who is excited for summer?! We can’t wait to go strawberry picking, cool down at splash pads and waterparks, enjoy outdoor music, get fresh food at farmers markets, explore some…
Cool Off at These Splash Pads and Spray Parks in Chicago’s Suburbs
Splash pads and spray parks are the perfect way for families to cool off in this summer heat, especially when young kids aren’t ready to swim. Young toddlers can explore…
Bounce House Rentals, Inflatable Water Slides, and More!
Maximize the fun at your family get-togethers this summer with a backyard party rental. Whether you’re celebrating a Summer birthday, hosting a BBQ, or just looking for a way to…
12 Over-the-Top (Literally!) Milkshakes in Chicagoland
Extreme, insane, over-the-top! Whatever you want to call them, these milkshakes are a sight to be seen. Stacked on top of an already decadent milkshake, you’ll find donuts, brownies, cupcakes,…
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All the 2023 Museum Free Days in Chicago and the Suburbs
Our visits to museums and zoos are core memory-makers for our children, especially when they involve a trip to the city. After marveling at the skyline as we get closer…
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…
How to Find the Best Preschool or Daycare for Your Family
Looking for a preschool or daycare for your little one? You came to the right place! With the help of local preschools and care facilities, we created a searchable directory…
Where Kids Eat Free in Chicago’s West Suburbs
Enjoy a night off cooking and a great discount at these restaurants that offer kids eat free deals across the Chicago suburbs.
The Best Kids Birthday Party Places, Kids Party Entertainment, Party Rentals, and more
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!…
2022 Summer Camps for Kids in the Western Suburbs
Time to dream of warmer weather and sign up for summer camp! Some camps are currently taking registrations, while others are still formulating their plans. But now is the time…
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 think I’m alone in having thousands of action photos of my kids, but very few with…
The Best Places to Go for Each Age Group
There are so many places to go in the western suburbs of Chicago, so how do you find the best places for each age group?! We put together Activities by…