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Outdoors

Explore the Most Fun Playgrounds Around Hyde Park

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Explore Hyde Park's best playgrounds for kids with scenic views and plenty of free, outdoor fun.
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Travel

Fun Road Trip Stops from Chicago to Florida

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Here's how you can break up the trip.
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Outdoors

Chicagoland Nature Centers for Kids to Enjoy a Breath of Fresh Air

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Nature centers are a family’s best friend.
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Indoors

These Chicago Bowling Alleys Make Family Night Epic

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Find the best kid-friendly bowling spots in Chicago—cosmic lanes, tasty eats and fun for the whole family!
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Outdoors

This St. Charles Farm Lets Your Kids Get Up Close with Adorable Animals

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Visit Primrose Farm in St. Charles for animal encounters, cow milking, egg collecting and unforgettable family fun.
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Guides

Spring Break on a Budget? 5 Free Chicago Activities Your Kids Will Love

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Enjoy a budget-friendly spring break in Chicago with free museums, zoos, nature trails, creative activities and more!
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Guides

Fun Things to Do with Kids in Chicagoland This Weekend

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Explore top kid-friendly events in Chicago, March 21-23, including family-friendly shows, unique storytimes and more.
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Outdoors

You Won’t Believe These Epic Playgrounds in Chicagoland

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Explore the best playgrounds in Chicagoland with unique slides, splash pads and climbing adventures for endless family fun.
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Outdoors

Making Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Parades Fun for the Whole Family

Nikki Roberts - 0
Celebrate the luck of the Chi-rish at one of these kid-friendly St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the city.
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Guides

What Parents Need to Know Before Attending a White Sox Game with Kids

Nikki Roberts - 0
Plan the perfect family day at Guaranteed Rate Field with tips on tickets, kid-friendly fun, deals and must-try eats at a White Sox game.
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Everything Families Need to Know Before Attending a Chicago Cubs Game

Nikki Roberts - 0
Go, Cubs, go! To make your child's first Cubs game a win, here’s how to score the best family deals and memories.
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ULTIMATE SUMMER CAMP GUIDE 2025

Make your child's summer unforgettable with our guide! Find the best camps in Chicagoland—from outdoor adventures and creative arts to thrilling sports and STEM fun.

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Camps

Where to Find The Top Summer Camps for Kids in Chicago

Lori Orlinsky - 0
Find the best Chicago summer camps for kids, from improv at Second City to outdoor adventures, with unique programs for all ages in our guide.
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Camps

Where to Find The Top Summer Camps for Kids in Western Suburbs

Lori Orlinsky - 0
Discover the best summer camps in Chicago's Western Suburbs, offering fun, learning and adventure for kids of all ages .
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Camps

Where to Find The Top Summer Camps for Kids in North/Northwest Suburbs

Lori Orlinsky - 0
Explore the best summer camps in Chicago’s North/Northwest Suburbs, featuring sports, arts, STEM and more.
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Camps

Where to Find the Top Summer Camps for Kids in South Suburbs

Lori Orlinsky - 0
We've rounded up some of the best summer camps for kids in the South Suburbs.
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Parenting

Camps

Best Chicagoland Summer Camps in 2025 to Get Kids Excited for Summer

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What are the best summer camps in Chicago? We've compiled a list of summer camps with details like age, cost and activities.
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Health

Kids and the Measles Vaccine in Illinois — Parents’ Questions, Answered

Kim Kovelle - 0
The MMR vaccine is safe, effective and key to preventing measles. Here’s what Illinois parents should know in 2025.
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Health

6 Things Illinois Parents Need to Know About Measles Right Now

Amanda Rahn - 0
Measles is back. Here's what Chicagoland parents need to know to protect their kids from this fast-spreading virus.
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Special Needs

Awesome Special Needs Events for Chicagoland Kids

Kari Zaffarano - 0
Enjoy some sensory-friendly fun in the city and surrounding areas.
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Camps

Keep Kids Busy with These Spring Break Camps in Chicagoland

Kari Zaffarano - 0
Looking to keep your kiddos occupied during their break from school? Try these spring break camps in the city and suburbs.
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Advice

How Young Is Too Young To Have A Smartphone? 5 Of The Biggest Parenting Questions About Smartphones, Answered

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Experts recommend waiting until at least age 12 for a child's first smartphone while setting boundaries for screen time and online safety.
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Is There an Easier Way to Cancel Subscriptions?

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One frustrated Reddit user recently shared that canceling a subscription seemed impossible. They had used a now-defunct work email address to sign up for a web...
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2 Chicago Moms On What They Wish They Knew Before Picking a Summer Camp

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Find the perfect summer camp! Chicago moms share their best tips for choosing the right camp to fit your child’s interests and needs.
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Education

Public Schools

When Is Last Day of School for Schaumburg District 54? 2025 Date and Summer Break Activities to Plan

Amanda Rahn - 0
When's the last day of school for Schaumburg District 54? Get ready for summer break in Schaumburg with fun kid-friendly activities.
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School Issues

CPS Brings Back Back to Our Future to Help More Students Return to School

Amanda Rahn - 0
The Back to Our Future program, created by Chicago Public Schools, aims to reach 1,000 students who have dropped out of school.
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Public Schools

Which Aurora Elementary School Is Yours? Find Out Here

Amanda Rahn - 0
Use our easy guide to help locate which neighborhood school your child will attend based on your home address in Aurora.
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Tutors + Classes

Top Swim Classes for Kids in Evanston Parents Need to Know

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Dive into the best kids' swim lessons in Evanston with safe, fun and skill-building programs to help young swimmers thrive.
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Public Schools

When Is Last Day of School for Chicago Public Schools? 2025 Date and Summer Break Activities to Plan

Amanda Rahn - 0
Summer break will start before you know it for CPS! Plan ahead with fun Chicago activities, from zoo trips to beach days and outdoor movies.
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School Issues

Black Students in Chicago Public Schools Are Getting a New Support Plan—Will It Deliver?

Amanda Rahn - 0
Chicago Public Schools' Black Student Success Plan was unveiled last month, despite federal pushback on diversity initiatives.
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Public Schools

Which DuPage County Schools Have the Best Teachers? See the List

Amanda Rahn - 0
Discover DuPage County's top public schools with the best teachers, rated on teacher quality, student achievements and more.
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Public Schools

Elgin District U-46 Elementary School Finder: Where Does Your Address Belong? Find Out Here

Amanda Rahn - 0
Use this guide to figure out which neighborhood school your child should attend based on your address for district U-46.
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