The sun is shining, band is playing, and carnival rides are spinning. It must mean summer festival time!
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23 Touch-A-Truck Events to Delight Kids with Tractors, Construction Trucks, Emergency Vehicles, and More
Kids can hop on big trucks, honk the horn on cool cars, and pretend to steer fire trucks to save the day at these local Touch-A-Truck events throughout the western…
25 Outdoor Farmers Markets: What’s Changed and 2023 Opening Dates
Local farmers markets are popping up everywhere this spring and summer, and we know we’re not the only ones excited about it. Locally grown fresh produce, artisan foods, and food…
Pump Up Your Next Celebration With Bounce House Rentals, Inflatable Water Slides, and More
Once April arrives, Chicagoland residents are more than ready to shed the layers and enjoy the great outdoors. Unfortunately, we also know it’s very possible to experience all four seasons…
Art Fairs and Art Festivals 2023: Explore a World of Creativity at These Local Outdoor Shows
Picture this: a warm summer day, strolling the streets of your downtown that are lined with booths filled with one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Support local artisans at these art fairs and festivals…
Early Bird Sales Are On! Time to Find Your Summer 2023 Pool Membership
As the days get longer and the temperatures warm up, you may find yourself eagerly anticipating those hot summer days that are sure to be full of sunshine, giggles, and…
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,…
2022 Trick-or-Treating Hours in the Western Suburbs
What hours does your town allow trick or treating? Find out here!
2022 Best-Decorated Halloween Houses: Map, Driving Routes, Photos, Descriptions and More!
We are dying to bring you our 6th Annual Best Decorated Halloween Houses list with a map, photos, and important details (including how scary it is, when the display be…
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…
Kids’ Basketball Teams, Leagues, and Skill Building
If your child dreams of nothin’ but net — or they’ve outgrown dunking on the Little Tikes hoop — you’ve got lots of choices. From competitive traveling teams to all-kids-play…
Indoor Soccer Classes and Teams for Kids
No muddy fields on this list! These local indoor soccer facilities offer budding soccer enthusiasts options for year-round skill building, recreational teams, classes, camps and clinics. To find the soccer…
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2023 Free Museum Days: Chicago and the Suburbs
Free museums in Chicago?! Yes! Our visits to museums and zoos are core memory-makers for our children, especially when they involve a trip to the city. After marveling at the…
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 western suburbs of Chicago, so how do you find the best places for each age group?! We put together Activities by…
Talented Family Photographers Serving Chicago’s 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…
Where Kids Eat Free in the Western Suburbs
Enjoy a night off cooking and a great discount at these restaurants that offer kids eat free deals across the Chicago suburbs.
How to Find the Best Preschool or Daycare for Your Family
Looking for a preschool or daycare for your little one? You came to the right place! With the help of local preschools and care facilities, we created a searchable directory…
2023 Best Summer Camps for Kids in Chicago’s Western Suburbs
Time to dream of warmer weather and sign up for some indoor and outdoor summer camps! Some camps are currently taking registrations, while others are still formulating their plans. But…
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!…