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Veggie Fest Chicago 2019
The Veggie Fest 2019 location has been announced! New location: Danada South Park Navistar Cir, Lisle, IL 60532 Date: August 10-11, 2019 Time: 11am – 8pm More info here: www.veggiefestchicago.com/festival Veggie…
National S’Mores Day Celebration
Did you know that the earliest known recipe for S’mores can be found in a Girl Scout camping guide from 1927? Let’s celebrate this awesome tradition! Join us to celebrate…
Movies in the Park
Bring blankets and lawn chairs for a free outdoor showing of “Coco.”
Family Fun Night
A Glen Ellyn tradition, family-friendly, fun-filled, free evening of music and entertainment complete with rides, bounce houses, summer craft projects, face painting and so much more.
Movies in the Park
Bring blankets and lawn chairs for a free outdoor showing of “Wonder.”
Our 2018 Favorites: Dog Toys, Leashes, Grooming Products, and More
It’s official: we are in the dog days of summer. What better time to explore some fun new products for your dog? Here are a few of our personal favorite…
Movies in the Park
Bring blankets and lawn chairs for a free outdoor showing of “Leap!”
Teen Splash Bash
Kids grades 6-8 are invited to join us for a free pool party complete with a DJ and games (entry with a school ID).
Safety Town Open Road in Elmhurst
Safety Town is open to the public and monitored by qualified Safety Town staff on Thursday evenings (weather permitting) for Open Road during the summer. Practice being a pedestrian on…
Family-Friendly Weekend Getaways from the Chicago Suburbs
There are so many weekend getaways within driving distance from the Chicago suburbs that it can be hard to narrow down your options! We asked our readers for their recommendations…
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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…
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…
All the 2022 Free Days at Museums in Chicago and the Suburbs
Trips to the museums are true memory-makers for our family: a photo op with Sue at the Field Museum, watching the dolphin show at Brookfield Zoo, or visiting the baby…
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…
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 know about you, but our pictures are often missing either me or my husband! That’s definitely one…
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…
Where Kids Eat Free in Chicago’s West Suburbs
Restaurants across the Chicagoland area are helping out parents and taking the stress out of meal time! Whether you’re looking for take-out to ease the stress of dinner time or…