Pizza with Santa
Did you know that next to cookies & milk, Santa’s favorite food to eat is PIZZA!!! So we decided to invite Santa to join us for a pizza party &…
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2021 Best-Decorated Halloween Houses: Map, Driving Routes, Photos, Descriptions and More!
We are dying to bring you our 5th Annual Best Decorated Halloween Houses list with a map, photos, important details (like How scary is it? When will the display be…
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…
Pumpkin Patches Near Chicago + Map (+ apple picking too!)
Give the kids “pumpkin” to talk about this fall and head out to the pumpkin patch! I love fall and the gourd-geous weather. It’s time for one of my family’s…
Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests Happening in 2021
Our roundup of Fall festivals and Oktoberfests is huge this year. At these family-friendly events, you’ll find pumpkin carving, corn mazes, delicious foods, hayrides, petting zoos, and even some oompah…
2021 Polar Express Train Rides, Holiday Express, Santa Train, and Santa Trolley
All aboard! The Polar Express trains, trolleys, and rides are back in many towns for 2021. The Polar Express has been a tradition in my family for years and we…
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…
Martial Arts Classes for Kids
You will find much more than kicking and yelling at your local dojo (although my kids love that aspect as well). Participation in the martial arts can boost your child’s…
Children’s Yoga Classes Near You
Calling all yogis! Yoga offers little ones all the physical benefits it offers adults (balance, flexibility, and strength) . . . as well as a chance for kids to focus…
Theater and Drama Classes for Kids in Chicago’s Western Suburbs
From a very early age, it was clear that my daughter loved to perform – singing, acting and dancing pretty much summed up her existence! As a result, I made…
Local STEAM and STEM Classes in the West Suburbs
Does your child love to tinker, get lost in a pile of LEGOs, or take apart their toys? These interests are all related to STEAM: science, technology, engineering, art, and…
Horseback Riding Stables and Farms Where Kids Can Saddle Up
Giddy up to theses local horseback riding stables and farms! Local farms and stables in the Chicagoland area offer horseback riding lessons and pony rides, for your younger equestrians. My…
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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…
Use Our 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…
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…
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 2021 Chicago-Area Museum Free Days
The Chicagoland is filled with some of the most renowned museums in the world, giving local families up-close and personal experiences to learn about underwater adventures, priceless works of art,…