All the 2026 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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Hanukkah (or Chanukah), a Jewish festival also known as the Festival of Lights, starts at sundown December 14, 2025 and ends on the night of December 22, 2025. Take advantage…
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These restaurants with winter-ready igloos are redefining “patio weather,” allowing al fresco dining all winter long. Sharing a meal together in a heated igloo, hut, pod, greenhouse or outdoor patio…
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Get Free Pictures with Santa for a Christmas 2025 Keepsake to Treasure Forever
Getting a picture of my kids with Santa each season is always a highlight of the holidays. When they get to meet Santa and I can get that Christmas photo…
2025 Best Christmas Lights Map with Driving Routes Across Chicagoland
Light up the night with incredible outdoor Christmas light displays! My family loves spending winter nights during the holidays driving around the Chicago suburbs viewing the beautiful displays put on…
Where to Go Ice Skating: Indoor Public Skate, Free Outdoor Skating Rinks, and Special Refrigerated Ice Rinks
Ice skating is a wonderful winter activity for families, and it definitely leaves everyone tired and happy. Plus, there’s nothing better than warming up afterwards with hot chocolate and marshmallows.…
New! Hyper Kidz Wheaton Opens November 22
Families have been buzzing with excitement about Hyper Kidz Wheaton, and it’s finally almost here! The brand-new indoor playground will celebrate its Grand Opening on Friday, November 22, 2025, and we got…
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree and Pre-Cut Lots for a Magical Holiday Tradition
There’s nothing more festive than loading everyone up all decked out in winter gear to cut your own Christmas tree for the holiday season. I love the smell of pine…
Family-Friendly Thanksgiving Traditions and Events for 2025
Gratitude, quality time with friends and family, and sharing love through food are top of the list for us. These family-friendly Thanksgiving traditions and events can make your time together…
Where to See Santa Across Chicagoland in 2025
There’s nothing sweeter than a visit with Santa during the Christmas season. With a nervous wave, a giggly smile, and a wish list in hand, a stop to see Santa…
Want Pizza, Cookies, or Breakfast with Santa? These Christmas 2025 Events Let Kids Feast with St. Nick
Any opportunity to see Santa during the Christmas season is filled with magical moments, but what could make them even more special? Enjoying a delicious meal with Mr. and Mrs.…
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