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Child looking over a fence at a giraffe at the Brookfield Zoo, part of the Museum Adventure Pass program.

Unlock Deals and Discounts on Popular Attractions When You Secure a Museum Adventure Pass

The Museum Adventure Pass offers a number of deals, discounts, and sometimes even free passes to museums and popular attractions in the area. These include zoos, a variety of museums,…

Local Mom Groups, Dad Groups, and Playgroups to Help You Find Your People

The highs and lows of parenting can be found in potty-training success, sleepless nights, and all the chaos and excitement in ordinary days. As we both thrive and survive through…

New Features to Climb and Glide at the Sensory Garden Playground

There are new additions to the Sensory Garden Playground, an inclusive playground in Lisle! The GT Wave and Gravity Rail are now complete and you can get all the details…

Local Homeschooling Resources for Chicagoland: Classes During the Day, Homeschool Groups, Co-ops, and More

Whether you’re considering homeschooling and want an expert perspective or in the thick of it and looking for extra enrichment, this guide will give you west suburban groups, classes, and…

Indoor Soccer Classes and Teams for Kids

No muddy fields on this list! These local indoor soccer facilities offer budding soccer enthusiasts options for year-round skill building, recreational teams, classes, camps and clinics. To find the soccer…

Storybook Walks: Events and Displays in Chicago’s Suburbs

Summer is a great time to combine the benefits of learning, exercise, and outdoor family fun on a local storybook walk. The paths typically feature a deconstructed children’s book, which…

Gyms with Childcare Near Me and Ways to Exercise with Kids

The last two years have certainly made it difficult for parents to prioritize their own health. Many gyms are back to offering childcare for parents during their workouts; the list…

A Guide to Driving Schools in Chicagoland’s Western Suburbs

Anyone else entering this new stage where you suddenly have a kid who is old enough to learn how to drive? Although many high schools offer driver’s education programs, they…

The Kidlist Guide to Family Bike Rides: Bike Trails, Shops, and More!

Summertime is the perfect time to be active outdoors via a bike ride with your family! Whether it’s a ride around the neighborhood, a trip to a nearby wooded trail,…

Where to Find Hot Cocoa Bombs in Chicago’s Western Suburbs

Trend alert! Hot cocoa bombs are the hot item to keep us cozy this winter: a hard chocolate shell that holds hot chocolate mix and marshmallows or other candies. When…

Insider’s Guide to Cantigny Park in Wheaton

Cantigny Park in Wheaton is a destination for history- and nature-lovers alike. Of course, like every other kid who grew up in this area, I remember it most for the…

Cosley Zoo in Wheaton

Cosley Zoo in Wheaton is my family’s favorite little zoo! When I saw they were reopening this week, I put it on my calendar to snag tickets right away. We…

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Unlock Deals and Discounts on Popular Attractions When You Secure a Museum Adventure Pass

Local Mom Groups, Dad Groups, and Playgroups to Help You Find Your People

New Features to Climb and Glide at the Sensory Garden Playground

Local Homeschooling Resources for Chicagoland: Classes During the Day, Homeschool Groups, Co-ops, and More

Indoor Soccer Classes and Teams for Kids

Storybook Walks: Events and Displays in Chicago’s Suburbs

Gyms with Childcare Near Me and Ways to Exercise with Kids

A Guide to Driving Schools in Chicagoland’s Western Suburbs

The Kidlist Guide to Family Bike Rides: Bike Trails, Shops, and More!

Where to Find Hot Cocoa Bombs in Chicago’s Western Suburbs

Insider’s Guide to Cantigny Park in Wheaton

Cosley Zoo in Wheaton

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