Phone Calls from Santa
MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE Tis the season to be jolly! Santa is ready to hear your child’s Christmas Wishes. Pick up a form at the Iowa Community Center after November…
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Santa is Coming to FireZone
Join us for our favorite event of the year!!!! We will have: *Fire fighter Gear demo *Pictures with Firefighting Santa *Holiday Treats *Craft *Free Christmas fire helmet *Please bring a…
Santa’s Mailbox
The Tinley Park-Park District is again helping with the mail delivery to the North Pole! “Santa’s Mailbox” will be located in the Bettenhausen Recreation Center during office hours from November…
Magical pictures with Santa
Only $30 mini photo session – includes three digital copies (one of them printed 5×7, pick up at Kids Art & Cafe a week after your session). Sitting’s limited so…
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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…
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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…
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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 Kids Birthday Party Places, Kids Party Entertainment, Party Rentals, and more
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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…
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…
Open Swim is the Best-Kept Secret of These Indoor Pools with Family Swim Times
We can’t promise the sun, but we can promise some fun with these indoor pools with family open swim near you! Open swim can be be just the thing to…
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…
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.