Combo Trip! Rehm Park and Oak Park Conservatory
Rehm Park was recently renovated with brand new playground equipment, artificial turf, paths, and a bathroom. It’s a beautiful space with dappled sunlight and plenty of opportunities to climb, slide,…
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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…
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,…
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…
Kid-Friendly History Museums and Historical Societies with Events for Kids
Do your children like learning about history? My boys love to “go back in time” and visit our local Historical Society in Western Springs. There is a Children’s Museum on…
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Talented Family Photographers Serving Chicago’s Western Suburbs
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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
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!…
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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…
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…
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…
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…