Sponsored We Tried Sandbox VR’s Age of Dinosaurs and My Kids Loved It
Looking for indoor family activities near you that kids will actually talk about for weeks? Sandbox VR…
Pokémon GO Fest Chicago 2026: What Parents Need to Know
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I AM Wild About This: See It. Count It. Love It.
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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 memora…
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
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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
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12 Things to Do in Chicago with Babies on a Budget
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Viewing The Solar Eclipse: How To Make A Pinhole Projector
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GIVEAWAY: Disney100 The Exhibition
We had the opportunity for a sneak peek of the Disney100: The Exhibition before it opened to the public…
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!
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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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