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Chicagoland Trunk-or-Treat Events Help Ghosts and Goblins with Little Legs Celebrate Halloween 2023

Trunk-or-treat events are popping up everywhere, and what’s not to love? Parents of young children will appreciate these Halloween events. Walk through cars decked out in Halloween decorations and test…

20 Día de los Muertos Events to Remember and Celebrate Your Loved Ones

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday celebrating life and death of one’s ancestors. Celebrations take place over two days in the fall, November…

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Find Dazzling Fall Colors with Expert Tips + Our Chicagoland Leaf Hunt Guide

You don’t have to look far for spectacular fall colors in Chicagoland, but a little bit of know-how can help you savor the season’s brilliant hues in all their glory.…

2023 Pumpkin Patches Near Chicago: Prices, Things to Do, and a Map

There are so many pumpkin patches to visit in Chicagoland. Just in our Chicagoland area, these patches range from little patches where you can harvest your own pumpkins or larger…

140 Wickedly-Fun Halloween Events for Kids in 2023

Family-friendly Halloween events for kids are everywhere this year, and we’re sure they’ll be wickedly awesome. Kids can test out their costumes as well as their trick-or-treating skills. They’ll decorate…

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 Places for Fall Family Pictures and Fall Photo Session Openings

It’s that time again: the kids are back in school and the weather is slowly cooling. That means the leaves will be changing into beautiful hues of yellow, red, and…

Soft baby play area at Marshmallow Play in Elmhurst

10 Best Things to Do with a Toddler or Baby in the Western Suburbs

Babies and toddlers love to explore the world, as do kids of all ages, but they have different needs than bigger kids. For babies who aren’t walking yet, it’s all…

17 Things to Do with 3-Year-Olds and Preschoolers in the Chicago Suburbs

Looking for the best things to do with 3-year-olds all the way through the preschool years? The Chicago suburbs are full of amazing spots for this fun age group to…

21 Best Places for Kids in Elementary School: Local Activities for Ages 6–8

Raising elementary kids may be my favorite phase of parenting so far. (Shh, don’t tell my toddler!) Elementary school kids are old enough to understand my corny jokes, but not…

65 Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests Bringing Autumn Cheer to Chicagoland This Fall

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…

A model train coming around the track at Berwyn's Toys & Trains store

Kids Who Love Trains Will Be All Aboard for These Amazing Destinations

Trains captivate kids and adults alike as they rumble down the tracks. The way they roll, chug, and puff along is so fascinating for children. We have quite a few…

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Chicagoland Trunk-or-Treat Events Help Ghosts and Goblins with Little Legs Celebrate Halloween 2023

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