300+ Free Activities and Events in January 2024
Let’s face it: December is not a budget-friendly month! Holiday celebrations, gifts, and family get-togethers can certainly add up quickly. That’s why we’ve gathered hundreds of ideas for free things…
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Inside Look at Wonderverse Chicago in Oakbrook Center
The grand opening of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s first immersive entertainment experience, Wonderverse, is January 11, 2024 at Oakbrook Center. Wonderverse allows guests to enter imaginative worlds from popular films, television…
25 Hotels with Indoor Pools: Chicago and the Suburbs
Want to get away and be able to go swimming no matter what the weather is like? Local hotels with indoor pools are the perfect place to create the feel…
What’s Open on Christmas Day 2023? Restaurants, Grocery Stores, and More
We’re sure you’ve made your list and checked it twice, but if parenting has taught us anything, it’s to be expect the unexpected. In the hustle of holiday preparation, we…
2023 Driving Routes for the Best Christmas Lights Created by Homeowners
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…
25 Unique Igloo Dining Options to Turn a Meal Into a Magical Memory
Embrace the winter weather with a cool igloo dining experience at one of these great spots! Sharing a meal together in a heated igloo, hut, pod, greenhouse or outdoor patio…
These 39 Charming Holiday Walks and Tree Lighting Ceremonies Are Lighting Up Historic Suburban Downtowns
The 2023 holiday season is in full swing, and holiday walks and tree lightings are happening all around Chicagoland. What better way on a frosty evening to get in the…
Find a Magical Walk-Through Christmas Light Show Near Chicago
This holiday season bring your family “Walking in a Winter Wonderland” at a magical walk-through Christmas light show near Chicago. We love to embrace all this whimsical season has to…
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,…
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…
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!
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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…
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…
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!…
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…
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…
Kids Eat Free Every Day of the Week in the Chicagoland Suburbs
I love those specials days where my kitchen is clean, I don’t have to cook, and its restaurant night! There is nothing better than sitting down with your family at…
2024 Best Summer Camps for Kids in Chicago’s Suburbs
Now is the time to start looking at summer camps! Some camps are currently taking registrations, while others are still formulating their plans, but you don’t want to miss the…
Places to See Dinosaurs: Museums, Attractions, and Events to Delight Your Dino-Loving Kids
T. rex, Stegasaurus, and Triceratops… in my home, these dinosaurs are celebrities! I love places to see dinosaurs and learn more with my kids, because there are so many activities…
Things to Do and Places to Go for All Ages, from Babies to Teenagers: Activities by Age
With so many amazing things to do with kids in Chicagoland, how do you find the best places for each age group? And how can you avoid showing up with…