2023 Where to See “Santa Near Me” All Across Chicagoland!
There’s nothing sweeter than a visit with Santa during the Christmas season. With a nervous wave, a giggly smile, and a wish list in hand, a stop to see Santa…
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Pet Pictures with Santa 2023: the Season’s Cutest Photo Ops Are Taking Reservations Now
It doesn’t matter if your pet has been naughty or nice; pet pictures with Santa are too doggone cute to skip. Christmas photos are indeed a tradition for most families,…
These Local Holiday Trolley and Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides Are Pure Old-Fashioned Christmas Magic
Start a new tradition of old-fashioned family fun this holiday season: horse-drawn carriage rides or trolley rides! Sipping hot cocoa while snuggled up with the kiddos in a carriage to…
22 Local Volunteer Opportunities for Kids to Spread Hope Together with Their Families
As the holiday season begins, it can be easy to get swept up in the excitement of the material parts of the season. Finding ways to volunteer to give back…
Want Pizza, Cookies, or Breakfast with Santa? These Christmas 2023 Events Let Kids Feast with St. Nick
Any opportunity to see Santa during the Christmas season is filled with magical moments, but what could make them even more special? Enjoying a delicious meal with Mr. and Mrs.…
Pumpkin Smash Events from Easy Drop-Offs to Catapults, Ladder Drops, and Jack-o-Lantern Races
The big pumpkin smash day is Saturday, November 4, 2023! Every year on the Saturday after Halloween, SCARCE coordinates pumpkin and jack-o-lantern collections all around the western suburbs. The locations…
2023-24 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…
Halloween Food Deals and Discounts for 2023: Save on Pancakes, Pizza, Donuts, and More
Find scary good Halloween food deals and discounts all around Chicagoland, from free Krispy Kreme donuts for kids in costume to discounted Booritos at Chipotle! We’ve rounded up the details…
Best Preschool Near Me: The Answer To Your Search in Chicago’s Western Suburbs
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…
2023 Trick-or-Treating Hours in the Western and Northwestern Suburbs
What hours does your town allow trick or treating? Find out here!
11 Play Cafe Destinations in Chicago’s Suburbs to Sip and Play (Hooray!)
When I’m planning playdates for my kids, I think about finding places to go that will appeal to both the kids and adults in the group. When I need something…
Find a Fun Play Place: 40 Amazing Indoor Playgrounds with Hours and Prices
An indoor play place can save the day when it’s rainy, chilly, too hot . . . or if everyone is just bouncing off the walls. Chicagoland’s suburbs are bursting…
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2023-24 Guide to Kids Classes and Teams in the Western Suburbs
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The Best Kids Birthday Party Places, Kids Party Entertainment, Party Rentals, and more
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Kids Eat Free Every Day of the Week in the Chicagoland Suburbs
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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…
Talented Family Photographers Serving Chicago’s 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…
Places to See Dinosaurs: Museums, Attractions, and Events to Delight Your Dino-Loving Kids
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Best Preschool Near Me: The Answer To Your Search in Chicago’s Western Suburbs
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…