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2026-27 Guide to Kids Classes and Teams

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…

2026 Polar Express Train Rides, Holiday Trolleys, and Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

All aboard! If you believe in the magic of Christmas, throw on your best holiday pajamas and round up your family and friends to embark on a magical polar-express unlike…

31 Things To Do in August: Make The Most of the Last Month of Summer!

Finding things to do in August is tricky—my mom brain is jumping into back-to-school mode, but my kids are still in a full-on summer mindset. Fortunately, August is full of…

A child pouring sand into a bucket with a scoop.

We Dig These Parks With Sand in Chicagoland

Oh, sand. Sometimes we love you, sometimes we loathe you — but the kids always have a great time with this sensory-friendly activity that encourages them to get down to…

4th of July Fireworks, Parades, and Events for 2026 in Chicagoland

It’s time to celebrate like it’s 1776! 4th of July fireworks are everywhere throughout the west and northwest suburbs, so get ready to ooh and aah at the skies this…

All the Outdoor Free Concerts for Families This Summer 2026

Grab your lawn chairs, coolers, and your dancing shoes — we’ve gathered the list of free concerts outdoors this summer in the western suburbs to help keep you and your…

Free Splash Pads and Spray Parks with a Fee: See Photos, Hours, and a Map

As soon as that summer heat strikes in Chicagoland, we are on the hunt for some awesome summer activities. There is nothing more refreshing, than that cool splash of water…

Ultimate Summer Guide for Local Family Fun in Chicagoland

Summer in the Chicago suburbs is packed with things to do. The hard part isn’t finding options, it’s narrowing them down! This guide pulls together everything we cover for summer,…

2026 Summer Festivals Filled with Great Music, Fair Food, and Family

Summer festivals check off all types of summertime fun with one outing: delicious food, live music, carnival rides, face painting, inflatables, games, and so much more. These festivals throughout the…

Classic Car Shows are Revving Back Up for Summer 2026

Classic car shows are filled with both impeccably restored vintage automobiles as well as new, top-of-the-line cars. Along with aisles of car enthusiasts, these outdoor festivities typically include food vendors,…

Where to Find Outdoor Movies in the Park All Summer Long

Pack your picnic blanket and your popcorn: summer is outdoor movie season! Larger-than-life movie screens throughout the western and northwest suburbs will fill with new family-friendly favorites and blockbuster hits.…

28 Outdoor Farmers Markets: What’s Changed and 2026 Opening Dates

Local farmers markets are popping up everywhere this spring and summer, and we know we’re not the only ones excited about it. Locally grown fresh produce, artisan foods, and food…