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Our Giant Guide to Summer in Chicago and the Suburbs is the Easiest Way to Find Family Fun
Summer in Chicago arrives with an explosion of colorful festivals, ways to splash away the heat, icy-cold treats, and endless options for kids on a break from school. It’s also…
75 Splash Pads with Photos, Hours, and Prices: Your Comprehensive Guide to Simple Summer Fun
Summer in Chicagoland means that itโs time to get outside and take advantage of the warm weather weโve been longing for with awesome summer activities. Sunshine, warm temperatures, and no…
All the Outdoor Free Concerts for Summer 2023
Grab your lawn chairs, coolers, and your dancing shoes โ we’ve gathered the list of free concerts outdoors this summer in the western suburbs to help keep you and your…
Find Movies in the Park All Summer Long: Puss In Boots, The Bad Guys, Wakanda Forever, & More
Pack your picnic blanket and your popcorn: summer is outdoor movie season! Larger-than-life movie screens throughout the western suburbs will fill with new family-friendly favorites like The Bad Guys or…
36 Skateboard Parks for All Ages 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 skateboard parks where kids can ride, slide, or…
You Chose the 9 Best Local Toddler Parks, and We’re In Love with These Tot-Friendly Picks
Finding the right toddler parks near here can seem a bit like finding the needle in the haystack. The park may be too far, may not have the right equipment…
Local Coffee Shops Near Parks Make for a Tasty Outing
A little something for the grown-ups, a fun destination for the kids: combining a trip to a cool local coffee shop with a visit to the playground is one of…
35 of the Best Mulch-Free Playgrounds for Mud-Free Play
These mulch-free, mud-free playgrounds generally use either artificial turf or a colorful, soft, spongy play surface as an alternative to mulch or wood chips. If it’s rained recently, you may…
We Dig These Parks With Sand in the West Suburbs
Oh, sand. Sometimes we love you, sometimes we loathe you โ but the kids always have a great time with this sensory-friendly activity that encourages them to get down to…
19 Fishing Derbies and Where to Go Fishing Plus Must-Have Gear
Over the past few summers, our family has enjoyed more time outdoors in nature than ever before. Fishing is a simple, relaxing activity that has taken over all of our…
25 Outdoor Farmers Markets: What’s Changed and 2023 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…
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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…
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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…
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!…
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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Kids Eat Free Every Day of the Week in the Chicagoland Suburbs
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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…
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…