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Outdoors

9 street fests in Chicagoland with legit fun for all

Jenny Muslin -
Enjoy your summer with art crafts, food and more.
Indoors

3 events to make your heart feel good in February

Keely Flynn -
Are you all a’flutter yet?
Indoors

Enjoy an evening of musical girl power at American Girl Live!

Matt Boresi -
Don't miss it: Only two shows left
Things to Do

3 October events to put on your calendar now

Chicago Parent Editorial Team -
Circle the dates for these days of fun!
Things to Do

https://www.chicagoparent.com/things-to-do/fashion-done-locally-for-back-to-school-looks/Fashion done locally for back-to-school looks

Stephanie Benavidez -
Unique looks that will slay the first day
Guides

6 holiday train and trolley rides with Santa

Cheryl Eugenio -
Magical memories in the making.
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Get into the swing of nature at Emily Oaks

Josannah Terry -
The Skokie nature center is full of surprises.
Things to Do

4 free ways to enjoy the outdoors in Chicagoland this fall

Josannah Terry -
Nature is gratis!
Guides

Summertime fun at Westfield Old Orchard shopping center

Josannah Terry -
Shopping with littles in tow can be enjoyable.
Guides

Get inspired at a trio of cool art fairs this summer

Josannah Terry -
Get your creative juices flowing.
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