Mother’s Day is a day to slow down and celebrate the women who make a difference in our lives. We’ve found things to do with kids this weekend that are perfect opportunities to celebrate moms, grandmas, aunts, and all the important women you love. With so many family-friendly events to choose from, it’s easy to make the weekend feel extra special. Wishing a Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms on our Kidlist team, and to all of our readers celebrating, too.
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Things to Do with Kids This Weekend: Western Suburbs
Please check the details before you go to these events to ensure you know about registration requirements and additional info to maximize your family’s fun. While we do our best to keep the most up-to-date information in our calendar, last minute location or time changes do happen. Want to find “weekend events near me”? We have you covered!
Friday
It’s super fun at Wonder Works Children’s Museum’s Wonder Heroes, and they’re hosting Social Emotional Learning Storytime on Friday morning, too. Kids golf for free at Unplug and Play Screen Free Week: Family Mini Golf Night in Geneva.
Saturday
Visit Elmhurst Public Library for Getting Started with T-Trak Model Trains, have fun at West Chicago’s Park Explorers, or explore Northlake’s Open House.
Sunday
Celebrate the special women in your life at Mother’s Day Appreciation at Hidden Lakes Trout Farm, the Mother’s Day Concert in Lilacia Park with The Yacht Rock-ettes or the Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk at Dan Ryan Woods.
Things to Do with Kids This Weekend: Northwest Suburbs
We strive to answer the question “Where can I find weekend events near me?” Our team takes care to stock the calendar full of kid-friendly fun, but please keep in mind that last minute changes to events do happen. We recommend clicking through to the event details to double check if there has been a change in registration requirements and to get additional information before you go. Have fun!
Friday
Explore River Trail Nature Center’s Spring has Sprung programming, Buffalo Grove’s Mighty Machines Meet-Up, or the Connect and Play Library Playdate at Schaumburg Township District Library.
Saturday
There are great options for making memories on Saturday! Join the Community Bike Ride in Arlington Heights, take a shot at Bartlett’s National Archery Day Open House, or celebrate Springfest in Schaumburg.
Sunday
Did you know Moms Get Free Admission to Volo Museum & Jurassic Gardens on Sunday? It’s a great day to stroll through Northbrook Art in the Park or Wicker Park Farmers Market in Chicago.
Looking for indoor fun?
Even though temperatures are getting warmer, our springtime weather can be anything but predictable. Here’s some ideas for some of our favorite indoor fun:
- Indoor Play Places and Playgrounds Guide
- 30 Arcades and Entertainment Centers with Laser Tag, Go-Karts, and More
- 45 Nature Centers in Chicagoland
- 31 Alleys to Take Kids Bowling And Strike Out Boredom
- 24 of the Coolest Indoor and Outdoor Mini Golf Courses in Chicagoland
- 12 Play Cafe Destinations in Chicago’s Suburbs to Sip and Play
- Jump Places: Trampoline Parks and Inflatables
Want to look ahead to next week?
Check out all the family-friendly events happening in your neighborhood and beyond on our events calendar. You can filter the calendar by day by clicking the date on top, so if you are looking for things to do on a specific day, it’s easy to find!
You might also be interested in…
- Best Spring Activities for Kids in Chicagoland
- 2025-26 Guide to Kids Classes and Teams
- Where to Have the Best Kids Birthday Party + Entertainers, Rentals, Decor, Food and More
- Find the Right Preschool and Daycare for Your Family
- Your Local Guide to Kids Eat Free
We hope you found some family-friendly fun in our list of things to do with kids this weekend in the west and northwest suburbs of Chicago! This list is updated every week and sent out in the Kidlist emails. (Click here to sign up if you haven’t already.)
We love local businesses, libraries, park districts, villages, and organizations — they plan great events for all of us to enjoy. If you are hosting an event or know of an event that should be on our list, click here to submit it to the Kidlist calendar!
We strive to be the most comprehensive source for family fun, which is why you’ll always see so many weekend events listed. It would definitely be easier to just list the details for a few events and call them “the best weekend events for families”, but we recognize that everyone has different interests. Not to mention, sometimes I’m in the mood to go to a huge festival, and sometimes I’d rather go to a low-key storytime at the library. I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels that way. That’s why we work hard and spend a lot of time to find everything going on in our area so you don’t have to!
We hope you find it helpful and we are open to suggestions. The Kidlist Team always talks about how we can improve and evolve to meet your needs, so let us know!
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This is a wonderful site. Thank you.
Love this Katie! Good job! Always looking for different healthy activities for the kiddos!