If your children are anything like mine, some of their first words were “moo” and “neigh.” One of our favorite summertime activities is to visit local farms, and we’re hoping the circumstances of this summer won’t stop us! There are a lot of great options in the Chicagoland area for barnyard animal lovers. Along with animal visits, many of these…
Ice cream is the ultimate summer treat, and there are so many amazing local shops to choose from! My girls love it anytime we happily announce that we’re going out for ice cream. And, with more time on our hands as of late combined with a list this awesome, we may just need to visit each and every sweet shop…
Whether you want to share your roots with your kids or learn about a new cultural traditions, Chinese New Year is a great opportunity to celebrate a colorful Chinese tradition. Chinese New Year is also known as Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, and it’s one of China’s biggest celebrations. We’ve found some exciting Chicagoland events to help you ring…
The first snowfall of the season (on Halloween!) got us excited for winter fun, and what’s more exciting than sledding? My 6- and 4-year-olds have never been sledding, and they’re excited to give it a try this year. Grab your snow gear and head to one of these local sledding hills. Most locations will be open with at least two…
As we prepare for cookie exchanges, holiday parties, and photos with Santa, it can be easy to lose sight of the reason for the season. My children love looking at our nativity scene at home, talking to me about Jesus and being excited for his birthday. These live nativity services are the perfect way to bring the miracle of Christmas…
Halloween is just around the corner! Easily find your town’s recommended trick-or-treat hours in this helpful list. Check out the easy to print graphics if you are traveling to neighboring towns and share them with your friends! You’ll find trick-or-treat hours for the western suburbs, far west, and southwest suburbs in this handy article. Trick-or-Treating Hours in Chicago’s Western Suburbs…
We love going to Pumpkin Days every year at The Children’s Farm in Palos Park. It is a smaller farm, but there’s plenty to do and see for all ages! The convenient location makes it the perfect fall outing for just a few hours on a weekend afternoon. We like that it doesn’t have to consume an entire day, and…
FREE and OPEN to all community members and residents. No registration required to attend! We offer activities for all ages: bounce house, soccer demo, financial fitness tips, aging well, business vendors ranging from real estate to fitness studios to home health to more. Food court also available. FOR ALL PARENTS: Listen to our expert panel discuss the newly passed recreational…
When is an orange not an orange? … When it’s a pumpkin! I absolutely love fall. I’m looking forward to pumpkin spice lattes, jumping in leaf piles, wagon rides, and heading out to find the perfect pumpkin. If you didn’t get a chance to go apple picking this fall, there are places near Chicago where you can do both! Happy…
The crisp cool air and beautiful changing leaves signals one of our favorite outings of the fall season: pumpkin patches! You’ll find locations that not only offer pick-your-own pumpkins, but also all kinds of great attractions, children’s rides and tasty fall treats! Spend a few hours or a whole day with your family having fun at one of these awesome…
As the seasons change from summer to fall and then fall to winter, Chicagoans find themselves looking for opportunities to maximize the outdoors. Fall festivals and Oktoberfests are aplenty in the the suburbs. September and October are full of opportunities to celebrate the autumn season. Check out out awesome list of events near you! This article is sponsored by the…
Drawing and painting are wonderful ways for kids to express themselves! Creative kiddos of all ages can draw or paint during open studio time, classes, workshops, and summer camps. Take your little Picasso to a studio near you today and watch their inner artist shine through! This article is sponsored by the featured listings. Kids Drawing and Painting Studios in…