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Places to See Dinosaurs: Museums, Attractions, and Events to Delight Your Dino-Loving Kids
T. rex, Stegasaurus, and Triceratops… in my home, these dinosaurs are celebrities! I love places to see dinosaurs and learn more with my kids, because there are so many activities and connections to make. From playing with dinosaur figurines to digging into dino eggs to teaching about the difference between omnivores, carnivores, and herbivores, we have a blast exploring with these prehistoric creatures.
Great Deal! All-You-Can-Eat Package at Kane County Cougars Games
We have so much fun at Kane County Cougars games… and we’re even more excited to find out about their all-you-can-eat package. It includes tickets, parking, and unlimited food! Keep reading for all the details along with an opportunity to reserve the package before the season starts!. This...
New! Little Legends Indoor Play Place in Darien
My family and I had the opportunity to get a sneak peek of Little Legends, a new indoor play place and café located in Darien. We also had the pleasure of meeting the owner Darko, who kindly gave us a tour and all the details about this fun new spot for kids ages 0-7. Darko has two toddlers of his own and I could tell how excited he was to be able to create a space like this for children to have fun.
These Places Open Early for Kids Who Wake Up Ready to Play
I love that the Chicago suburbs have so many amazing indoor places to go with kids! The challenge for me has always been to find indoor spots that open early to take my early risers. By the time 10:00 rolls around, we’re practically ready for lunch and naps!. Below,...
A Visit to Phillips Park Zoo in Aurora
The Phillips Park Zoo is located at the center of Phillips Park in Aurora. This little zoo has great animal exhibits, a free splash-pad and two separate playground areas. Read on for tips and information to help plan a visit with your family!. What You’ll Find at Phillips Park Zoo...
New! Foss Swim School Western Springs
Foss Swim School, based in Minnesota for over thirty years, is opening in Western Springs on March 10, 2024, marking their 8th location in Illinois and 27th overall. Their pool is heated to 91 degrees to keep kids comfortable in the pool while focusing on having fun and being safe in the water during swim lessons.
Review: Open Play at Rainbow Play Systems in Naperville
Take your kids to the playground, rain or shine. During Open Play at Rainbow Play Systems, children can climb, slide, swing, and hang, all without worrying about the weather. With two locations in the Chicago area, one in Naperville and another in Vernon Hills, children can have fun bringing the outdoors indoors.
Insider’s Guide to Flyover Chicago at Navy Pier
Flyover Chicago opened today and is one of the best immersive experiences we’ve done in Chicago. What is Flyover Chicago? It’s is a flight ride film with six degrees of motion that enables you to feel every sweeping movement of the journey, along with special effects including wind, mist and location-specific scents to heighten the immersive flight ride as you hang suspended with your feet dangling.
Sneak Peek into Hyper Kidz Bolingbrook
Hyper Kidz Bolingbrook is opening Saturday, March 2, 2024! My four year old and I were able to get a sneak peek look at the newest indoor playground in our area. This 14,000 square foot play space is the ideal place for climbing, jumping, sliding, running and exploring! My daughter loved all the bright colors, great music, and she was able to actively enjoy every space in the facility at her age.
Review: The Playroom at Naperville Yard
If you’re looking for a place to expel all your child’s energy, we have the spot for you. The Playroom at Naperville Yard has space to run, and jump, and climb. And then do it again and again. Naperville Yard, which is an indoor sports facility, opens their...
An Inside Look at Goldfish Swim School Burr Ridge
We first met the owner of Goldfish Swim School in Burr Ridge when they opened in 2014. Steve’s enthusiasm and passion for teaching kids how to swim was (and continues to be) the driving force behind this location. So when he invited us back to the pool, we were excited to check it out again. And actually, my sister happened to be in the midst of searching for swim lessons for her three year old son, so she came along too so he could experience it first hand.
Review: Forest the Fox’s Playbox in Westchester
When I find a good indoor play space, I take my kids there on repeat, and Forest the Fox’s Playbox in Westchester is truly a hidden gem. With brightly colored, cushioned climbing equipment, a variety of obstacles geared towards toddlers, and a kid-friendly bathroom, this location is a hit with my family. The fact that it is open EARLY (5:30am on weekdays!) is the icing on the cake.
The Park District of La Grange Indoor Playground at the Rec Center Brings Outside Fun Indoors
When the weather prevents you from burning off energy outside, the Park District of La Grange indoor playground at the Recreation Center will keep your kids moving! Fun equipment and murals make you feel like you’re in the movie A Bug’s Life. This spot is a fun choice for winter weather or a rainy day.
We Visited the New Flagship Radio Flyer Store in Schaumburg to Take the Toys for a Spin
My kids love anything that they can scoot, push, ride, pedal, jump on, or drive — so when I heard that Radio Flyer opened their flagship retail store at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg at the end of 2023, I knew we had to visit. Radio Flyer’s fist-ever retail store’s features include a toddler play space, Race Track where kids can ride a rented Go-Kart or Tesla Model S for Kids, and room to test out Radio Flyer gear like scooters and balance bikes.
New! Stolp Island Theatre is Coming to Downtown Aurora
Mayor Richard C. Irvin and Paramount Theatre announce that the new Stolp Island Theatre has broken ground and construction has begun. The new, 98-seat theater will be downtown Aurora’s next live performance venue thanks to a multi-year funding commitment from Verano, a leading multi-state cannabis company that operates Zen Leaf Aurora, located at 740 Illinois Route 59, and nine additional Zen Leaf dispensaries across Chicagoland.
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 resource to come back to as your kids grow. Replenish your child’s wardrobe, shoe rack, sports gear,...
Insider Tips for Tubing at Blackwell Forest Preserve (Mount Hoy)
Want an awesome alternative to sledding? Try tubing at Blackwell Forest Preserve (Mount Hoy) in Warrenville this winter. It is so fun that we go any chance we have! The tubing hill has two branches and is 800 feet long. It open for rentals and tubing when there are 3 or more inches of snow covering the hill.
Downers Grove Playground with Wheelchair Swing
In all of the playgrounds and parks we have visited, I have never come across a wheelchair swing. So when I heard about the playground at Downers Grove Community Church, we had to check it out. What a wonderful playground with equipment for various ages and abilities!. There is a...
25 Hotels with Indoor Pools: Chicago and the Suburbs
Want to get away and be able to go swimming no matter what the weather is like? Local hotels with indoor pools are the perfect place to create the feel of a family vacation close to home! Aren’t the best hotels the ones with pools? Your whole family is going to love these.
7 Pop Culture Displays for the Holidays 2023
Are you looking to stop at a few special Christmas lights displays this year with unique themes? We have found these unique pop culture displays in 2023. If you have a “Swifty” in your house, check out these unforgettable homage light displays to honor the pop sensation herself! If you have teenagers who love video games, we have found a Christmas lights display that is synched to “Call of Duty”. If your family are Disney lovers, like mine, check out these incredible lights displays that bring Disney to Chicagoland.
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