I AM Wild About This: See It. Count It. Love It.
Spring in Chicago always feels like a deep breath. The lake thaws, parks fill back up, and suddenly we&rs…
MCA to present Family Day | Myths and Legends
The Museum of Contemporary Art will present Family Day | Myths and Legends on Jan. 10 from 11 am to 3 pm…
Hidden Gem Museums in Illinois & Surrounding States
You don’t have to travel far to find a museum that surprises you — sometimes the most memorabl…
Sponsored Sleeping Under the Stars (and a 727!) in Chicago
If your kids have ever dreamed of spending the night in a museum — surrounded by dinosaurs, submari…
Sponsored Swing By Marvel's Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing — The Exhibition
Get ready for a day of action-packed adventure! Marvel’s Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing – The Exh…
EmotionAir: Chicago’s Most Instagram-Worthy Immersive Art Experience
This fall, globally acclaimed Balloon Museum is bringing its groundbreaking immersive exhibition, Emotion…
Sponsored Swing By Marvel's Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing — The Exhibition
Get ready for a day of action-packed adventure! Marvel’s Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing – The Exh…
12 Things to Do in Chicago with Babies on a Budget
Visit Local Parks: Enjoy a stroll or have a picnic in a nearby park. Many parks also have playgrounds &…
Viewing The Solar Eclipse: How To Make A Pinhole Projector
We all want a peek at the upcoming solar eclipse, and a pinhole projector offers a creative and safe solu…
GIVEAWAY: Disney100 The Exhibition
We had the opportunity for a sneak peek of the Disney100: The Exhibition before it opened to the public an…
Sponsored Pompeii: The Exhibition at MSI
By popular demand, Pompeii: The Exhibition has extended its stay at the Museum of Science and Industry in…
Taking Celebrations to New Heights!
As a parent always on the lookout for unique and memorable ways to celebrate my child's special momen…
Pride Month in Chicago
Pride Month, observed annually in June, is a time of celebration, recognition, and support for the LGBTQ+…
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