45 “Noon Year’s Eve” and Other Local NYE Events for Kids
The countdown is on for 2026! Celebrate at these kids’ New Year’s festivities with bubbles, music, bounce houses, and countless other ways to enjoy some family-friendly fun to close out…
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Get Free Pictures with Santa for a Christmas 2025 Keepsake to Treasure Forever
Getting a picture of my kids with Santa each season is always a highlight of the holidays. When they get to meet Santa and I can get that Christmas photo…
2025 Best Christmas Lights Map with Driving Routes Across Chicagoland
Light up the night with incredible outdoor Christmas light displays! My family loves spending winter nights during the holidays driving around the Chicago suburbs viewing the beautiful displays put on…
2025 Trick-or-Treating Hours in the West and Northwest Suburbs
As Halloween approaches, your little pumpkins, fairies, and goblins, are likely anxiously awaiting the best candy night of the year! But what time does trick-or-treating start in your neighborhood? We’ve…
195 Wickedly Fun Halloween Events for Kids in 2025
Family-friendly Halloween events for kids are everywhere this year, and we’re sure they’ll be wickedly awesome. Kids can test out their costumes as well as their trick-or-treating skills. They’ll decorate…
50 Creative Spots to Earn Cub Scouts Badges and Girl Scout Badges in Chicagoland
Scouting helps kids build confidence, strengthen social skills, and learn about new interests as they explore the outdoors and volunteer in their communities. Local organizations are filled with experts in…
40 Outdoor Pools with Day Passes in Chicagoland
Every summer, my family gets excited to dive back into the pool and enjoy a day in the sun. We love our local pool, but we also love to explore…
2025 Summer Festivals Filled with Great Music, Fair Food, and Family
Summer festivals check off all types of summertime fun with one outing: delicious food, live music, carnival rides, face painting, inflatables, games, and so much more. These festivals throughout the…
68 Local Pool Memberships to Guarantee Summer Fun in 2025! Find Opening Dates, a Map, and More
If your family is like mine, you may find yourselves eagerly anticipating the hot summer days that are sure to be full of sunshine, swimming, and fun. For those days…
155+ Easter Egg Hunts for Kids, Teens, Adults (and Even Dogs!)
Easter egg hunts for kids are everywhere in the western suburbs, so we’ve rounded up great spots for you to race around and gather all the eggs you can. The…
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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!…
All the 2026 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…
2025-26 Guide to Kids Classes and Teams
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…