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Kid-Friendly Patios and Rooftops That Make Chicago Summers Even Better
Nikki Roberts
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April 4, 2025
Enjoy outdoor dining at Chicagoland’s best kid-friendly patios with play areas, fun menus and relaxing family vibes.
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Get Your Free Tickets to Walmart’s Drive-In Movies
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August 5, 2020
Sign up for your slot early!
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Chicago Families Find Fun in Front Porch Family Portraits
Chicago Parent Editorial Team
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June 16, 2020
These 'porchtraits' make great holiday cards!
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Smithsonian cancels Museum Day
Hillary Bird
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March 12, 2020
This day-wide event celebrates the Earth!
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Kohl Children’s Museum adds pop-up location to sailor museum
Chicago Parent Editorial Team
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October 1, 2019
Lake County fans can enjoy kid-friendly fun!
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Lake County history museum renamed and reimagined
Cheryl Eugenio
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June 12, 2018
Take a walk into the past.
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The Chicago challenge that will leave your family dirty
Elizabeth Diffin
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June 4, 2018
This unique nationwide event includes a giant mud pit!
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Don’t walk, run to Reptile Rampage
Melissa Haak
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March 7, 2018
Fun fact: Reptiles are not really slimy; their shine comes from an oil on their scales.
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5 traditional holiday music concerts in and around Chicago
Shannan Younger
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November 20, 2017
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way!
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Nutcracker storytimes and events for young kids in Lake County
Melissa Haak
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November 17, 2017
Test the waters on their interest and stamina for a performance.
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