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Kids Pottery Classes, Workshops, and Studio Time in Chicagoland

There are loads of choices in our area for places that teach kids pottery classes. From tots to teenagers, there are classes for every age, including parent-child sessions. We’ve rounded…

Museum, Zoo, and Other Chicagoland Memberships for Kids that Unlock Unlimited Fun

Chicagoland is full of incredible destinations for kid-friendly fun, including museums and zoos. Memberships for kids can help you make the most of these spots! In fact, memberships are one…

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50 Local Ice Cream Shops Scooping Up Sweet Summer Memories (+ Ice Cream Trail Map)

We get it, ice cream is definitely a treat to be enjoyed all year long. However, it’s something so special about finding your favorite flavor on a hot summer day…

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75 Splash Pads with Photos, Hours, and Prices: Your Comprehensive Guide to Simple Summer Fun

Summer in Chicagoland means that it’s time to get outside and take advantage of the warm weather we’ve been longing for with awesome summer activities. Sunshine, warm temperatures, and no…

Child looking over a fence at a giraffe at the Brookfield Zoo, part of the Museum Adventure Pass program.

Unlock Deals and Discounts on Popular Attractions When You Secure a Museum Adventure Pass

The Museum Adventure Pass offers a number of deals, discounts, and sometimes even free passes to museums and popular attractions in the area. These include zoos, a variety of museums,…

13 Places for Crazy Milkshakes with WAY More Than a Cherry on Top

Have your kiddos been begging for over-the-top crazy milkshakes? These next-level treats have popped up all over Chicagoland at restaurants and ice cream shops! As if the decadence of a…

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…

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…

Tips and Best Ages for Oak Lawn Children’s Museum

Opportunities for imaginative play are endless at our local children’s museums. The Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn is full of real-world, sensory and creative activities that are perfect for young…

25 Rainy Day Activities in the Southwest Suburbs

Rain, rain go away! Come again another day! It’s raining, it’s pouring, staying inside is getting boring! Rainy days offer just another challenge in the life of a parent. Cabin fever…

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Best Preschool Near Me: The Answer To Your Search in Chicago’s Western Suburbs

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