Get Out and Play at The Forge: Lemont Quarries
The Forge: Lemont Quarries - The Largest Adventure Park in the USA! Just 22 Miles Southwest of Chica…
Count Those Birds! The Great Backyard Bird Count is Feb. 17-20
One of the new family activities we discovered during COVID? Bird watching! We started with one windo…
18 Sledding Hills in Chicago
More snow is on it's way, so get ready to grab your sled and hit the hills! Enjoy the upcoming snow a…
The Battle Between Indoor and Outdoor Time for Kids
It’s hard to deny that in today’s battle between "Indoor vs Outdoor" time the Indoor…
When Fall Leaves Will Peak Around Chicago And Where Best To See Them
Wondering when the color of fall leaves will peak in 2022 near Chicago and where best to see th…
Printers Row Literary Fest Returns!
The 37th annual Printers Row Lit Fest, presented by the Near South Planning Board, is…
Climb to New Heights
Nothing prepared me for the rush I would get from a recent trip to a high-ropes and climbing park. Not jus…
DIY Reusable Art Canvas
One of the best discoveries I made in 2020 when COVID had us fairly isolated as a family and homeschooling…
Guide to Celebrating Fourth of July in Chicago
Glittering lights, raining colors, and blazing sounds. When you think of the fourth of July, what d…
Get Ready for an Urban Adventure Quest!
Summer is here and there is no better time to grab your family and friends and take the fun outdoors! &nb…
Road Trip to The Abbey Resort this Summer
Itching to get out of Chicago for a day or two? There's a ton to do right here at home in the Wi…
The BEST Way to See Chicago this Summer
"We are visiting Chicago this summer! What should we do and see?I hear this a lot from friends…
Chicago's 12 Best Splash Parks & Fountains
Looking for a way to keep cool in the summer without the hassle of heading to the pool? No worries…
5 Ideas for Unique Backyard or Block Parties, Plus FREE Printables!
Now that we are feeling more comfortable gathering with friends and family again — and not ove…
Challenging Kids to Push Farther, Inspiring Them to go Further
Kids Run This City Chicago is excited to return IN PERSON on Sunday, May 15th, 2022 in Lincoln Park! &nbs…
Share Your Summer Camp with Chicago Families!
The time has come to share your summer programming with the thousands of Chicago families who are part of…
5 Ways to Learn about Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is the most important holiday in the Chinese calendar.…
A Place to Belong in Oak Park
Oak Park is a place for all to feel welcome: to be safe, to be healthy, and to feel a sense of belonging.…
Five Great Camps for Summer Fun!
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5 Reasons To Visit City Mini Golf
I am not sure how it happened. Or even when it happened, but somewhere along the lines mini golf be…
How #Vanlife Prepared Us For A Pandemic and Helped Our Kids Thrive!
It was never on anyone’s radar to live through a pandemic. Being prepared to go on lockdown and end…
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