Having grown up in a Catholic home, I love a good fish fry on Friday. Keeping traditions alive during the pandemic has been tricky, but this is a great way to support local businesses. Restaurants, churches and VFWs throughout the western suburbs offer tasty fish options for families during Lent. Many have modified their menu or are limiting to carry-out…
Spring is coming! As we move through these cold winter months and are finally able to comfortably be outside again, we’re excited to see so many fun-filled St. Patrick’s Day and Easter celebrations back on the calendar after having been canceled in 2020. Find all the details about these March family-friendly events below. The March calendar page is sponsored by…
There are so many amazing donut shops in the western suburbs, but you all managed to pick a Top 10! Thanks to everyone who voted in our poll to pick the Kidlist readers’ top choices for the best donuts in Chicagoland. While you’re here, check out spots where you can find paczki in time for Fat Tuesday, and be sure…
We’ve got a lot of love for our February 2021 events list! We’ll be celebrating family and friends all month long as we recognize Black History Month, as well as holidays including Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day, Presidents Day, and Lunar New Year. February 2021 Family-Friendly Events Do you have an event to submit to the Kidlist calendar? Simply click this link and…
This coming Monday, January 18, 2021, we celebrate and honor the life of the incredible Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The impact of his work is felt within every community in America. Take the time on Monday to talk to remind your children that it’s not just “another day off school,” but a day to remember a true leader in…
5, 4, 3, 2, 1 . . . Happy New Year! We love to include our children in reminiscing about the past year’s blessings and ringing in the new year together. Thankfully, celebrating New Year’s Eve doesn’t have to be at midnight. You can celebrate with a “noon year’s eve,” have an early countdown at bedtime, or celebrate in a…
Due to a rise in COVID-19 cases across the state, Illinois is moving back to Tier 3 mitigation guidelines on Friday, November 20. As a mother with three small children, this has me feeling defeated. But rather than focusing on what we cannot do during this time, I’m looking to focus on the things that we CAN do. We’re hoping…
Our roundup of December 2020 family-friendly events is sure to put you in the holiday spirit. Organizations in the western suburbs have gone above and beyond to ensure safety guidelines are being followed as you spend quality time with your family this holiday season. Of course, things may change, so be sure to check in closer to the event date!…
The Kidlist team is beyond excited for Halloween this year! After seeing so many fun events and holiday celebrations canceled earlier in 2020, we’re so happy to see trick-or-treating happening for so many towns! The Illinois Department of Public Health put out a lot of information about keeping your family safe during Halloween festivities. Find your trick-or-treat hours listed below,…
Restaurants, websites, and stores offer special Halloween deals and offers that are too good to pass up. All of the details for the discounts are included, but please check before going because they are subject to change at the restaurant or stores discretion. Happy Halloween! Kids Eat Free and Halloween 2020 Discounts in Chicago’s Suburbs IHOPLocations in Aurora, Bloomingdale, Bridgeview,…
We’re grateful for a full calendar this month! Our November family-friendly events list has us celebrating the upcoming holiday season with plenty of indoor and outdoor events. Arts and crafts, turkey shoots, story times, and more. There’s something here for every family. Before you go, make sure to click on the links for information about social distancing requirements, advance registration…
IT’S ALIVE! (Halloween, that is.) Dust those cobwebs off your costumes, because Halloween is happening! The western suburbs have pulled out all the stops to ensure you and your little goblins have a spook-tacular time. After all the spring and summertime cancellations, we’re over the moon at the sight of so many family-friendly Halloween events. Creep through haunted forests, carve…