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…
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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…
2023 Trick-or-Treating Hours in the Western and Northwestern Suburbs
What hours does your town allow trick or treating? Find out here!
25 Best Parks for Walking with Beautiful Trails to Take Together
Get a change of scenery and enjoy a walk at one of our beautiful neighborhood parks! We scoped out parks for walking; these paved paths with fairly smooth surfaces are…
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…
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!…
22 Unique Things for Teens to Do Near Chicago
As parents of teens, we need to shift our mindset when it comes to family fun in order to find unique, new experiences that are appealing to them. So if…
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…
The Last Kidlist Park Playdate is This Saturday!
Come celebrate the end of the summer with us at a new playground! Soehrman Park in Countryside was renovated this summer and while the splash pad is still there, the…
Insider’s Guide to Spring Rock Park: Photos and Features of the Most Amazing Park in Western Springs
Spring Rock Park, the flagship park of Western Springs Park District, sits on 41.7 acres of land on the west side of the village along the train tracks. The main…
All Aboard the BNSF Metra Line! Kid-Friendly Train Trips to Historic Downtowns and New Destinations
The western suburbs are home to charming downtown districts with delicious ice cream shops, beautiful parks, and adorable shops. What could make these outings even more exciting? Hop on the…
Pass, Set, Hit! 15 Best Kids Volleyball Clubs, Leagues, and Clinics
Volleyball is a great way for kids to develop a stronger sense of confidence and dedication while honing those teamwork and communication skills! Whether your child has never played or…
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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…
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Kids Eat Free Every Day of the Week in the Chicagoland Suburbs
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