2024 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…
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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…
50 Creative Spots to Earn Cub Scouts Badges and Girl Scout Badges in Chicagoland
Scouting helps kids build confidence, strengthen social skills, and learn about new interests as they explore the outdoors and volunteer in their communities. Local organizations are filled with experts in…
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…
130 Wickedly Fun Halloween Events for Kids in 2024
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…
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Bookmark These Indoor Trick or Treating and Halloween Events in Case of Scary Weather
Let’s face it: Chicago weather is temperamental. Some years on Halloween, we’re in shorts; others, we’re breaking out our winter coats, boots, and gloves. To prepare for the uncertainty, we’ve…
Make a Masterpiece at Paint-Your-Own Pottery and Ceramics Painting Studios
Taking your kids to a ceramics painting studio can be such a fun experience to foster creativity and enjoy a relaxing activity together. Allowing children to express themselves through art…
Features and Pricing for Each Pumpkin Patch Near Chicago 2024
There are so many pumpkin patches to visit in Chicagoland this fall. Just in our Chicagoland area, these patches range from little patches where you can harvest your own pumpkins…
31 Things To Do in August to Savor the Last Month of Summer
Finding things to do in August is tricky—my mom brain is exhausted and already jumping into back-to-school mode, but my kids are still in a full-on summer mindset. Fortunately, August…
75+ Pools with Indoor Swim Lessons So Kids Can Boost Their Swim Skills All Year Round
When summer ends, your swim lessons don’t have to! Water safety skills are important to work on all year long. Keep that momentum going throughout the school year with indoor…
Find Dazzling Fall Colors with These Expert Tips, Local Destinations, and a Printable Leaf Hunt
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.…
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