2021 Family-Friendly Halloween Events
Organizations across the western suburbs have pulled out all the stops to ensure you and your little goblins have a spook-tacular time. Creep through haunted forests, carve pumpkins, and enjoy…
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Beautiful Places to Enjoy Fall Colors Nearby and Local Fall Leaf Guide
Fall is such a lovely season in Chicagoland! Those vibrant falling leaves mixed with just the right amount of sunshine and crisp air make for the most picture-perfect days. We’re…
Where To Take Fall Family Photographs and Fall Photo Session Openings
It’s that time again: the kids are back in school and the weather is slowly cooling. That means the leaves will be changing into beautiful hues of yellow, red, and…
The Best Local Activities for Elementary Kids Ages 6–8
Kindergarten feels like the age when parents can breathe a collective sigh of relief. You’re no longer carrying a diaper bag around or worried that your toddler is going to…
Fun Guide for Tweens and Teens in Chicago’s Suburbs
Are you running out of ideas for keeping those tweens and teens of yours engaged, learning and happy? Don’t fret! Kidlist is here to help you with a world of…
American Ninja Warrior-Style Parks for Big Kids in the Chicagoland Area
When my girls were little, an hour-long trip to the park would wipe them out. Now that they’re older, we’re looking for new ways to burn off ALL their big-kid…
Hop on Board at Skate Parks in the Western Suburbs
Nothing tests your child’s coordination and balance quite like being on a skateboard. Throughout the western suburbs, you can find plenty of skate parks to ride, slide or maybe even…
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…
The Kidlist Guide to Family Bike Rides: Bike Trails, Shops, and More!
Summertime is the perfect time to enjoy the great outdoors via a bike ride with your family! Whether it’s a ride around the neighborhood, a trip to a nearby wooded…
Kid-Friendly Nail Salons in the Western Suburbs!
The feeling of freshly manicured nails is such a fun one to share with your kids, and summer is the ideal time to show off those cute little fingers and…
2021 Fourth of July Celebrations and Fireworks to Light Up the Sky
Keep your eyes on the sky this Fourth of July! The western suburbs have quite a few 4th of July fireworks displays returning in 2021, and even a few parades,…
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