Summer 2022 Outdoor Movies in the West Suburbs
Picture this: You’re soaking up a beautiful summer evening, curled up on blankets as you watch an outdoor movie under the stars. It’s hard to believe, but we’ll be there…
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Hop On Over to These 2022 Easter Egg Hunts
Egg-cellent Easter egg hunts are all over Chicago’s western suburbs. We’ve found a great variety of events this year, including outdoor, glow-in-the-dark, flashlight, indoor, and aquatic egg hunts. Grab your…
Kid-Friendly Bowling Alleys in Chicago’s West Suburbs with Bumper Lanes, Specials, and More
If you’re looking for a family friendly activity that will score big with your family, might be right up everyone’s alley. When my family has some spare time, we head…
2022 Summer Camps for Kids in the Western Suburbs
Time to dream of warmer weather and sign up for summer camp! Some camps are currently taking registrations, while others are still formulating their plans. But now is the time…
Chicagoland’s Kid-Friendly Theater Guide + Live Performances: Fall and Winter 2021–22
The return of live theater is such exciting news! We’re thrilled to share all of the upcoming kid-friendly productions happening in Chicagoland this fall and winter season. The joy of…
Code Ninjas Oak Park Grand Opening Celebration
IT’S TIME TO PARTY AT CODE NINJAS OAK PARK! After months of planning and anticipation, we’ll be celebrating the official opening of our center – and we want YOU to…
Solar Eclipse Viewing Events in Chicagoland
The total solar eclipse will be occurring on Monday, August 21, 2017. This will be the first total solar eclipse visible to the continental United States in 38 years. For…
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Where Kids Eat Free in Chicago’s West Suburbs
Are my kids the only ones who ask for a snack right after we finish a meal? These kids never stop eating! Give yourself a break by enjoying a meal…
All the 2022 Free Days at Museums in Chicago and the Suburbs
How lucky are we to be surrounded by world-class museums, zoos, and gardens throughout the Chicagoland area? While the Kidlist team loves exploring all there is to see at the…
2022 Summer Camps for Kids in the Western Suburbs
Time to dream of warmer weather and sign up for summer camp! Some camps are currently taking registrations, while others are still formulating their plans. But now is the time…
Where to Have the Best Kids Birthday Party + Entertainers, Rentals, Decor, Food, and More
Looking for kids birthday party places? Want to hire entertainment? Balloon decorations? Yard Signs? Bounce houses? Food? We want to make planning an amazing party easy and fun! You will…
Your 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…
The Best Places to Go for Each Age Group
There are so many places to go in the west and southwest suburbs of Chicago, so how do you know where the best places for each age group are?! Introducing…
Searchable Directory to Find the Best Preschool or Daycare for Your Family
Looking for a preschool or daycare near you for your little one? You came to the right place. With the help of local preschools and care facilities, we created a…
Family Photographers Who Serve the 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…