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Who doesn’t love eating heart-shaped food on Valentine’s Day?! Check out our awesome list for all the best places to eat everything heart-shaped… pizzas, donuts, bagels, pretzels and more! (If you are looking for some adorable and yummy treats to make at home, I love this great collection of Valentine’s Day recipes to share with your sweeties.) Heart-Shaped Food in…
According to Kidlist readers (thanks, everyone!) these are the nine BEST free nature centers in Chicagoland! Nature centers are amazing destinations for kids to learn more about animals, native plants, geography, and more. Check them out, then let us know how many you’ve visited! 9 Best Nature Centers with Free Admission in Chicagoland 1. Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs…
It’s time to register for summer camps! In this guide you will find camps for all ages – toddler through teen – and activities, including dance, gymnastics, STEAM, cooking, theater, soccer, volleyball, baking, cake decorating, engineering, science, nature, art, crafts, reading, voice, music, games, field trips, and outdoor adventures. Choose from the best summer camps for kids in the western suburbs! There…
February gets a bad rap here in Chicagoland. Football is officially over, the groundhog predicts six more weeks of winter, and the snow and cold has worn us out. No need to drag anymore! We have awesome ideas for free February fun that will have you sailing through the month with money in your pocket and a big smile on…
Welcome to the Ultimate Kids Birthday Party Guide, filled with all the best kids birthday party options so you can book a party to remember. This year the guide is split into three sections: kids birthday party places, kids entertainers and parties that come to you, and bounce house rentals. Click on the buttons below to be taken to a…
Maintaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle is something we all strive to teach our children. We sign our kids up for sports and make sure they get the physical exercise they need. When I think about what I do on a daily basis to achieve my own exercise goals, it leaves room for improvement. Time to exercise can sound like a…
Relive summertime fun by heading to one of these local indoor water parks! We’ve officially entered the long part of winter. The holidays are over, and we’ve already spent a lot of time in our playroom. Even though we’ve had a milder start to winter, it feels like we are light-years away from swim season. Don’t let the colder temperatures…
It’s preschool registration season and there’s no better way to figure out which early education location is perfect for your child than attending an open house! Bright Horizons is offering times in January when you can drop by to explore their classrooms, learn about their curriculum, and meet the teachers. No RSVP necessary! Be sure to check out the full…
With the holidays coming to a close and a New Year upon us, we need fresh new ideas of fun things to do with the kids! Even better, how about a list of fun things that are free?! Kidlist has you covered with all kinds of outings, indoor and outdoor, to entertain your kids all January long! Free January Fun…
Updated! This guide originally published on November 6, 2018 but featured schools have been added since then. Looking for a preschool or daycare near you for your little one? You came to the right place! This guide is split into three sections: Preschool, Daycare, and Preschool with Extended Care (child care outside the hours of 9am – 3pm), then organized by…
Looking for something fun to do locally with your family for New Year’s Eve? We’ve got a great list of events for you that won’t keep the kids up past their bedtime! Celebrate at museums, theaters, zoo lights, or ice skating. There are plenty of ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve with kids of all ages! Don’t miss out on…
Winter break is the perfect time to unwind with family and friends, recharge your batteries and soak up the holiday season. It can also be hard to lose the structure of school days and extra-curricular activities. The western suburbs are full of winter break camps with a lot of flexibility. Sign up for a half-day, full-day, or extended-day. Pick a…