While some Christmas traditions may come and go, getting a photo with Santa is a staple of the holiday season. With three children under 6, our family photos lately have one child with a blank stare, one looking to the side, and one with an adorable “can we get this over with?” smile. At these events, stop to see Santa…
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…
For those who like getting an early start on FUN! Meet and greet TWO of your favorite “Super Heroes” while enjoying a Hot Breakfast of Scrambled Eggs, French Toast Sticks, Bacon and Sausage plus Milk, Juice, Coffee and Tea. Breakfast admission also includes $10 in Game Play, UNLIMITED Amusement Rides (Monster Hop, Bone Shaker & Tornado), costume parade, raffle prize…
Halloween fun isn’t limited to October 31st. Trunk-or-treat events are the perfect opportunity to introduce your children to the excitement of Halloween without worrying about them tiring out too quickly trick-or-treating through your neighborhood. My children love passing out candy almost as much receiving it, so extend the fun by decorating your car and passing out treats to families. Some…
Thanks to the excitement of pro hockey teams in the area, kids hockey is bigger than ever in Chicagoland! Use our list below to find a nearby rink that offers introductory skating classes or hockey basics. Does your child already have the fundamentals down? He or she may want to try out for a traveling team to put his or…
Excitement is in the air as back to school season is here! Children’s resale events are the perfect way to spruce up your child’s wardrobe without breaking the bank. Closets already ready for the new school year? Consider consigning at a resale! You’ll clear out items your family no longer needs, and give back to local schools and organizations. (You…
No summer would be complete without some (as in, a lot of!) time in the water. There are plenty of outdoor pools in the southwest suburbs to explore. You could quite literally take your little water babies to a different pool every week of the summer. All of them offer special resident rates, so if you decide to stay close…
Pre-Movie activities will begin at 8pm & movie starts at dusk. Movies are held at the Romeoville Toyota Pavilion at Deer Crossing Park (1050 W. Romeo Rd.).
Keep the kids up late because they won’t want to miss how the southwest suburbs celebrate the 4th of July! Fireworks and parades can be found in nearly every town. There is no shortage of patriotism on the 4th of July, so make sure to raise those flags proudly and join in on the fun! Use our guide below to…
Event includes kids games, inflatables, face painting, food, craft beer tasting and live music leading up to the fireworks show.
Splashing in the sun is one of the best summer delights! When my eldest daughter was a baby, I quickly learned that splash pads are an awesome summer water alternative! They are a great way to stay cool in the summer sun, practice fine motor skills of filling and dumping cups, and enjoy a relatively inexpensive, if not free, activity….