9 Innovative Children’s Museums: Chicago and the Suburbs
Spending time at one of the many Chicago area children’s museums is wonderful for discovery and learning. We’ve put together a list of the indoor play offerings in the city…
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Local Homeschooling Resources for Chicagoland: Classes During the Day, Homeschool Groups, Co-ops, and More
Whether you’re considering homeschooling and want an expert perspective or in the thick of it and looking for extra enrichment, this guide will give you west suburban groups, classes, and…
Indoor Soccer Classes and Teams for Kids
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…
Storybook Walks: Events and Displays in Chicago’s Suburbs
Summer is a great time to combine the benefits of learning, exercise, and outdoor family fun on a local storybook walk. The paths typically feature a deconstructed children’s book, which…
10 Ways to Cool Off During Unseasonably Hot Days: Places with Water Features for Kids
These unseasonably hot temperatures really threw us off, especially after 45 days of all those grey skies and rain! It’s definitely going to be a hot week, but the splash…
Gyms with Childcare Near Me and Ways to Exercise with Kids
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…
A Guide to Driving Schools in Chicagoland’s Western Suburbs
Anyone else entering this new stage where you suddenly have a kid who is old enough to learn how to drive? Although many high schools offer driver’s education programs, they…
Insider’s Guide to Naper Settlement in Naperville
Have you ever wondered how your town or village was founded? A library book may tell you the details, but if you really want to experience history firsthand, Naperville has…
The Kidlist Guide to Family Bike Rides: Bike Trails, Shops, and More!
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,…
Movie Theater Rentals in Chicago’s Western Suburbs
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…
Where to Find Hot Cocoa Bombs in Chicago’s Western Suburbs
Trend alert! Hot cocoa bombs are the hot item to keep us cozy this winter: a hard chocolate shell that holds hot chocolate mix and marshmallows or other candies. When…
Wolfโs Crossing Community Park in Naperville
While the official grand opening is scheduled for spring 2021, Wolfโs Crossing Community Park is open! Along with the 95th Street Community Plaza that opened in early 2020, Wolfโs Crossing…
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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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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!…