Where to See Santa 2022: Check Our List Twice for Photos with Santa
There’s nothing sweeter than a visit with Santa during the Christmas season. With a nervous wave, a giggly smile, and a wishlist in hand, a stop to see Santa is…
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Glide Through Winter at Indoor and Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks
Lace up your skates and give these local ice rink a twirl! Ice skating is a wonderful wintertime activity for families, and it definitely leaves everyone tired and happy. Our…
Don’t Trash, Smash! Halloween 2022 Pumpkin Smash and Composting Events
The big day to smash your pumpkins is Saturday, November 5, 2022! Every year on the Saturday after Halloween, SCARCE coordinates pumpkin and jack-o-lantern collections all around the western suburbs.…
How to Find the Best Preschool or Daycare for Your Family
Looking for a preschool or daycare for your little one? You came to the right place! With the help of local preschools and care facilities, we created a searchable directory…
Trick-or-Treat Hours for Halloween in the Western Suburbs
What hours does your town allow trick or treating? Find out here!
Family-Friendly Breweries in the Western Suburbs
For beer and cider fans, enjoying the local brewery is one of the easiest ways to shop local. After all, most of our local breweries are owned and run by…
Local Indoor Play Spaces for Kids and Families Make Inside Play Amazing
Summer is wrapping up and cooler temps are on the horizon, so we’re lucky to have a variety of indoor playplaces, indoor playgrounds, and other spots for inside fun in…
Splash Pads Still Open: September 2022
More often than not, we still see some warm weather in September! Lucky for us, some splash pads are still open. Get all the info on which ones are open, the hours, and features you can enjoy.
2022 Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests in the Western 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…
Your 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…
Kids Hockey Classes and Local Traveling Teams in Chicagoland
As Wayne Gretzky once said, โA good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey player plays where the puck is going to be.โ Whether kids are learning…
Where to Take Ice Skating Lessons in Chicagoland
Learn-to-skate and freestyle skating lessons abound at ice rinks around the suburbs. If your child loved watching the winter Olympics, this might be the sport for them! We’ve looked into…
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All the 2022 Free Days at Museums in Chicago and the Suburbs
How lucky are we to be surrounded by world-class museums, zoos, and gardens throughout the Chicagoland area? While the Kidlist team loves exploring all there is to see at the…
The Best Places to Go for Each Age Group
There are so many places to go in the western suburbs of Chicago, so how do you find the best places for each age group?! We put together Activities by…
Family Photographers Who Serve the 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…
Everything You Need to Plan the Best Kids Birthday Party
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!…
How to Find the Best Preschool or Daycare for Your Family
Looking for a preschool or daycare for your little one? You came to the right place! With the help of local preschools and care facilities, we created a searchable directory…
Where Kids Eat Free in Chicago’s West Suburbs
Enjoy a night off cooking and a great discount at these restaurants that offer kids eat free deals across the Chicago suburbs.
Your 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…
2022 Summer Camps for Kids in the Western Suburbs
Time to dream of warmer weather and sign up for summer camp! Some camps are currently taking registrations, while others are still formulating their plans. But now is the time…