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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.
Get in the Holiday Spirit with Immersive Nutcracker Chicago
Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago’s welcomes back their larger than life display of the classic holiday ballet, The Nutcracker. Running now through January 7, 2024, guests are invited to experience The Nutcracker in this unique immersive experience. Set to Tchaikovsky’s music, the impressive visuals and lights fill the space in Lighthouse...
Tips for Maggie Daley Park and How To Get There From the Suburbs
We’ve been wanting to go to Maggie Daley Park for a while now and finally found a few good days to go (actually we recently ended up going twice!). The first time we drove and the second we took many forms of transportation, which made it interesting. Tips for...
Chicagoland Christmas Pop-Up Bars and Restaurants with Incredible Holiday Decor
Between local restaurants going all-out with over-the-top Christmas decorations and trendy pop-up bars across Chicagoland, there are so many festive options for a fun meal out. We’ve rounded them up here so you can see all of the options! Be sure to check about reservations and age limits before you go.
New! Christmas at Cantigny Brings Lights, Extravagant Decor, Ice Skating, and Cocoa Cabanas
Cantigny Park created a new holiday experience this year called “Christmas at Cantigny”. Their gardens are so meticulously designed and maintained, so the bar was set high… and their new event did not disappoint!. The grounds have been transformed into a magical winter wonderland, including lights to...
New Metra Holiday Trains Are Chugging Through Chicagoland: Here’s How to Catch a Ride
Decked out in red and green lights both inside and out, new Metra holiday trains are spreading holiday cheer to passengers and passerby alike. They’re a new addition for 2023 designed to brighten up the commute or make a trip into the city extra special. The trains are being...
Wonderverse Chicago is coming to Oakbrook Center
Sony Pictures Entertainment’s first immersive entertainment destination, Wonderverse, is coming to Oak Brook this December 2023!. Wonderverse will allow guests to enter imaginative worlds from popular films, television series, and video games such as Uncharted, Ghostbusters, Jumanji, Bad Boys, Zombieland, and more. The 45,000 square-foot transformative space will host a hybrid of physical and immersive multi-media experiences, interactive installations, dynamic attractions, and themed dining experiences.
Things to Do with Kids in La Grange: Map, Places to Play, Playgrounds, and Events
With its vibrant downtown and plenty of annual community events, there’s no shortage of things to do with kids in La Grange. This city is not to be confused with neighboring La Grange Park . . . or with neighboring La Grange Highlands. (And it’s definitely not to be spelled as Lagrange!)
Giveaway and Discount Code for The Art Deco Nutcracker
It was visually arresting and thoroughly entertaining. In the most original reimaginations, The Art Deco Nutcracker 2023 shines using the exuberance of the 1920’s to tell the classic ballet story in a new way that entertains audiences of all ages, making it a Chicago holiday favorite. You and your...
We Rock the Spectrum in Naperville: Play for All Kids
At We Rock the Spectrum, children of all ages and abilities are encouraged to play, learn, explore, and have fun. Opening its doors this weekend, We Rock the Spectrum’s newest location in the Chicago area can be found in southwest Naperville. Below you’ll find all the details about this welcoming space and the programming being offered by owners Brad and Maureen Hatfield.
Find a Magical Walk Through Christmas Light Show Near Chicago
This holiday season bring your family “Walking in a Winter Wonderland” at a magical walk-through Christmas light show near Chicago. We love to embrace all this whimsical season has to offer and bundle up our three kids and bring them outside to see holiday lights. These walk through...
8 Best Drive-Through Christmas Lights Displays
Rain, sleet, snow, no problem! You can enjoy drive-through Christmas lights in the Chicagoland area. No matter what wintry mix of weather Chicago has to coming for us this winter, you can keep the holiday magic alive. Take your family on a car ride through one of these Christmas lights displays and stay warm in your vehicle.
11 Play Cafe Destinations in Chicago’s Suburbs to Sip and Play (Hooray!)
When I’m planning playdates for my kids, I think about finding places to go that will appeal to both the kids and adults in the group. When I need something to (quite literally) fill my cup, a good play cafe won’t disappoint!. Having the chance to catch up...
New! The Playpen Glen Ellyn
I had the pleasure of meeting Sanam, co-owner of the newest indoor play space and café this past week to give you a sneak peek of the newest space for little ones and adults. Her and fellow local mom, Shalvi, are opening The Playpen Glen Ellyn!. While the kids...
20 Día de los Muertos Events to Remember and Celebrate Your Loved Ones
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday celebrating life and death of one’s ancestors. Celebrations take place over two days in the fall, November 1 and 2, with traditions including pan de muerto (Mexican sweet bread), calavera (sugar skulls), and ofrendas. These altars are decorated with flowers, candles, food, and photos of relatives who have passed.
Want to See “Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie” Before It Hits Theaters?
Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie is coming to theaters on September 29, 2023, but you and your kids have the opportunity to see it before then!. We are partnering with Spin Master Entertainment, Nickelodeon Movies, and Paramount Pictures to host a movie screening of Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie on September 23. Keep reading for a synopsis of the movie, watch the trailer, and enter to win tickets below.
2023 Holiday and Christmas Mini Sessions
Elevate your holiday season by exploring a variety of options from talented photographers offering Holiday and Christmas Mini Sessions!. The festive season is around the corner, and what better way to capture its spirit than through these mini sessions offered by local photographers? We’ve collaborated with a range of creative minds, each bringing their unique style and perspective to the table. From cozy indoor setups adorned with twinkling lights to outdoor wonderlands, these photographers offer an assortment of choices to suit your holiday vision.
Tips for a Fun-Filled Family Day at the Bristol Renaissance Faire
The Bristol Renaissance Faire is an entertaining, immersive event that is open on weekends from early July through Labor Day Monday. The beautiful 30-acre site of land is just over the Illinois/Wisconsin border in Kenosha, Wisconsin, making it a great day trip at about an hour away from much of the Chicagoland area. My family and I visited with friends for the first time this summer, and it lived up to the hype.
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