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Find a Fun Play Place: 40 Amazing Indoor Playgrounds with Hours and Prices
An indoor play place can save the day when it’s rainy, chilly, too hot . . . or if everyone is just bouncing off the walls. Chicagoland’s suburbs are bursting…
2023 Best-Decorated Halloween Houses: Driving Routes, Photos, Map, Descriptions and More!
We are dying to bring you our 7th Annual Best Decorated Halloween Houses list with a map, photos, and important details (including how scary it is, when the display be…
Find Haunted Trails, Spooky Hayrides, and Scary Haunted Houses Across Chicagoland in 2023
There’s a chill in the air . . . and little ghosts and goblins everywhere are on the hunt for a good scare! These haunted trails, haunted hayrides, and haunted…
Features and Pricing for Each Pumpkin Patch Near Chicago 2023
There are so many pumpkin patches to visit in Chicagoland this fall. Just in our Chicagoland area, these patches range from little patches where you can harvest your own pumpkins…
2023 Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests in the Chicago Suburbs
Fall is here, and it’s time to celebrate pumpkin season. For as much as I love summer in Chicago, there’s something so perfect about our fall weather. Our roundup of…
Wrestling for Kids: Clubs and Academies for Boys and Girls in Chicagoland
Does your athlete have an interest in joining a wrestling club or trying out the sport? Check out these places offering wrestling for kids in the western suburbs. Wrestling clubs…
Cheerleading Classes and Teams for Kids in Chicago’s West Suburbs
Two, four, six, eight! Want to cheer? No need to wait! If your child is interested in trying cheerleading, you have come to the right place. Cheerleading involves dance, tumbling,…
Where to Find Lacrosse Classes, Camps, and Teams in Chicagoland
Lacrosse has been growing in popularity here in Chicagoland over the last several years. Now kids as young as 4 years old are learning the game! We’ve compiled a list…
Hit a Hole in One with These Golf Lessons and Classes for Kids in Suburban Chicago
Ready to graduate from mini golf to the big clubs? Golf classes and lessons are an awesome way to introduce your child to the fundamentals of golf! Golf is a…
Chicagoland Dog Parks and Off-Leash Areas Where Your Pup Can Run Free
As the weather improves, it finally feels fun again to spend some time outside with your dog! But have you ever wondered if there are places that you can bring…
These 19 Water Parks in Chicago and Beyond Are Essential Summer Destinations
Summers in Chicago are hot, hot, hot! Cool off at one of the many water parks in Chicago and beyond with a ride down a tube slide or relaxing on…
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All the 2024 Free Museum Days Chicago and the Suburbs Have to Offer
Free museum days in Chicago?! Yes, please! Our visits to museums and zoos are core memory-makers for our children, especially when they involve a trip to the city. After marveling…
2024 Best Summer Camps for Kids in Chicago’s Suburbs
Now is the time to start looking at summer camps! Some camps are currently taking registrations, while others are still formulating their plans, but you don’t want to miss the…
The Best Kids Birthday Party Places, Kids Party Entertainment, Party Rentals, and more
Looking for the best kids birthday party places? Want to hire entertainment? Decoration experts? Yard Signs? Bounce houses? Food? We want to make planning an amazing party easy and fun!…
Best Preschool Near Me: The Answer To Your Search in Chicago’s Western Suburbs
If you are searching for “the best preschool near me”, you came to the right place! With the help of local preschools and care facilities, we created this resource for…
Places to See Dinosaurs: Museums, Attractions, and Events to Delight Your Dino-Loving Kids
T. rex, Stegasaurus, and Triceratops… in my home, these dinosaurs are celebrities! I love places to see dinosaurs and learn more with my kids, because there are so many activities…
Kids Eat Free Every Day of the Week in the Chicagoland Suburbs
I love those specials days where my kitchen is clean, I don’t have to cook, and its restaurant night! There is nothing better than sitting down with your family at…
2023-24 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…
Things to Do and Places to Go for All Ages, from Babies to Teenagers: Activities by Age
With so many amazing things to do with kids in Chicagoland, how do you find the best places for each age group? And how can you avoid showing up with…
Talented Family Photographers Serving Chicago’s 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…