45 “Noon Year’s Eve” and Other Local NYE Events for Kids
The countdown is on for 2025! Celebrate at these kids’ New Year’s festivities with bubbles, music, bounce houses, and countless other ways to enjoy some family-friendly fun to close out…
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2024 Trick-or-Treating Hours in the West and Northwest Suburbs
As Halloween approaches, your little pumpkins, goblins, and fairies are likely anxiously awaiting the best candy night of the year! But what time does trick-or-treating start in your neighborhood? We’ve…
Children’s Resales and Consignment Shops to Save on Kids’ Clothing and Gear
It’s out with the old and in with the new-to-you! Our resale guide has all the details on spots to save on new or gently-used items. You’ll want to save this…
These 26 Water Parks in Chicago and Beyond Are Essential Summer Destinations
Summers in Chicago are hot, hot, hot! Cool off at one of the many water parks in Chicago and beyond with a ride down a tube slide or a trip…
All the 4th of July Fireworks, Parades, and Events for 2024
It’s time to celebrate like it’s 1776! 4th of July fireworks are everywhere throughout the west and northwest suburbs, so get ready to ooh and aah at the skies this…
Top 10 Best Indoor Playgrounds and Kids Play Spaces in Chicagoland, Picked By Our Readers
We are kicking off the New Year with our brand new 2024 list of the best indoor playgrounds! Thanks to you and your voting, we have a fantastic “Top Ten”…
101 Daddy Daughter Dances, Mother Son Night Out, and Other Valentine’s Day Events
Valentine’s Day is filled with opportunities to spread love and kindness to all the people in your lives. Mother Son Nights or Daddy Daughter Dances are special evenings with your…
25 Unique Igloo Dining Options to Turn a Meal Into a Magical Memory
Embrace the winter weather with a cool igloo dining experience at one of these great spots! Sharing a meal together in a heated igloo, hut, pod, greenhouse or outdoor patio…
13 Places for Crazy Milkshakes with WAY More Than a Cherry on Top
Have your kiddos been begging for over-the-top crazy milkshakes? These next-level treats have popped up all over Chicagoland at restaurants and ice cream shops! As if the decadence of a…
Yorkville Water Park: Raging Waves Waterpark Photos and Tips
We have been going to Raging Waves almost every year for the past six years and were curious what they were doing differently for 2020. After figuring out the best…
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With so many amazing things to do with kids in Chicagoland, how do you find the best places for each age group? And how can you avoid showing up with…
All the 2024 Free Museum Days Chicago and the Suburbs Have to Offer
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