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Fun and Festive Kwanzaa Events for Kids in Chicagoland

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Families can celebrate African heritage with these events.
Outdoors

Visit These Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in Chicagoland This Winter

Lori Orlinsky -
Enjoy outdoor ice skating in Chicagoland with our top picks of city and suburban rinks for a fun winter outing with family and friends.
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Where Your Holiday Mold-A-Ramas are Hiding in Chicago and the Burbs

Chicago Parent Editorial Team -
You know you love the smell.
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Best family fests in September around Chicagoland

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Fall fun for all!
Parenting

6 budget-friendly fall date nights

Natalie Dal Pra -
Fun ideas to break your daily routine!
Things to Do

Young entrepreneur turns slime into big business

Shannan Younger -
"Gross" slime comes with a story.
Guides

A trio of prime spots to hit a nature trail with kids

Josannah Terry -
Few things beat a stroll through nature when it comes to quality family time.
Guides

Date night ideas perfect for the entire family

Tiana Kubik -
Six ways to connect as a family on a night or day out of the house.
Things to Do

Chicago Parent Playdate entertainers bringing the fun Sunday

Shannan Younger -
There is something for everyone at Chicago Parent's big Spring Playdate!
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10 reasons to take your family to a Chicago Wolves game

Megan Murray Elsener -
One family checked out a Chicago Wolves hockey game and came away fans.
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