For those who've never been, or have memories of being single in Rogers Park, you'll be pleasantly surprised to learn that it's a family destination, too.  Read more...

Parents know kids need to go to bed at a reasonable hour in order to be well-rested. However, during the lazy summer months, bedtimes are more flexible than firm and special outings trump sensible behavior. Take advantage of the balmy evening hours to enjoy some "nightlife" as a family and burn a little midnight (more like 10 p.m.) oil. Here are a few fun options for after-dark activities.  Read more...

Indulge your child's swashbuckling sensibilities this summer.  Read more...

School’s out for the summer and we can’t think of anything better to do on a hot, humid summer day than splashing with your kids in some of our local water parks. Here are our picks for some attractions to check out.  Read more...

Some zoos have a broad array of animals. And some specialize in certain animals or certain age group visitors. Check out our list of five Chicago area zoos that readers keep coming back to.  Read more...

A hot summer weekend, 3 million people, and you. And a stroller. And a diaper bag. Sounds fun, doesn't it? Here are a few tips to tame the Taste.  Read more...

You don't have to know how to ride a horse to compete in the Little Boots Rodeo in Elk Grove Village  Read more...

Men in kilts tossing tree trunks! Scottish food (yes, it's tasty)! Rugby! Football! (That means soccer.) And best of all: Bagpipes! It's all at the 26th Annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games in Itasca.  Read more...

This Lincoln Park burger joint gives you endless varieties of sandwiches... even "just ketchup."  Read more...

Take your kids to work and try one of these three places for lunch.  Read more...

Chicago Botanic Gardens opens it's new Growing Garden this summer - dedicated space where children can plant and later come back to see how their contribution to the garden is growing.  Read more...

You and your family can pick anything from strawberries to tomatoes to, of course, apples in many U-Pick sites near Chicago.  Read more...

Chicago finally gets an on-the-water boat show.  Read more...

There are 33 beaches along the lakefront and some of the best for families are the ones you might never hear about.  Read more...

Restaurants in Chicago take over the sidewalks and, sometimes, literally, take out their front windows when the temps get warm. Here are four of our favorite outdoor eating spots.  Read more...

We all know swimming, diving, gymnastics, and track and field. But what about those little-known sports that only get their moment in the sun when the Olympics roll around every four years?  Read more...

Chicago's Active Transportation Alliance has two events that bookend the summer - Bike the Drive on the Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend, and the Four Star Bike Tour at the end of August.  Read more...

The Oriental Institute was built almost 100 years ago to house the work of University of Chicago archeologists. Today it is stocked with some of the world's oldest, and most fascinating, treasures.  Read more...

A slide show of short, fascinating video of some of the specimens that will never make it out onto the Field's display floor - but that might be crucial to a discovery 500 years from now. Click through and enjoy.  Read more...

It's not just the Cubs and the White Sox. The Chicago area has four other professional baseball teams that are affordable and cater to family fun.  Read more...

Ready to hit the spa? Let the little ones go to their own passport to adventure, while mom and dad relax.  Read more...

Think traveling has to break the bank? Think again. Here's how to find free things to do at your destination.  Read more...

Getting out in nature doesn't have to mean misery. Canyon of the Eagles in Texas can help.  Read more...