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Outdoors

The Forge: Lemont Quarries Opens as Largest Outdoor Adventure Park in North America

Chicago Parent Staff - July 16, 2020

There will be something for all ages and abilities, owners promise.

Things to Do

7 Ways Chicago Families Can Celebrate Earth Day

Hillary Bird - April 16, 2020

Celebrate the beauty of the nature ... indoors!

Special Needs

Initiating playtime with your child

Ericka L. Polanco Webb - June 19, 2019

Five easy ways to discover what makes your child the happiest.

Things to Do

6 hidden gems for Chicago families to discover in Libertyville

Katie Adams - August 7, 2018

Experience a day out with the kids

Outdoors

5 ways to make the most of Lake Michigan

Shannan Younger - June 7, 2017

Live it up on the lake this summer!

Guides

5 musts at Brookfield Zoo’s Holiday Magic

Elizabeth Diffin - December 30, 2015

Awesome new light displays and some returning favorites make Brookfield a holiday wonderland.

Baby dolphin born, then dies at Brookfield Zoo

Lindsey Riley - August 7, 2013

There is a new addition to the dolphin family at Brookfield Zoo. Allie, a 26-year-old bottlenose dolphin, gave birth to a female calf on Aug. 2 around 11 a.m. At 3 feet long, the calf weighs 40 pounds and appears to be healthy and strong.

Attractions

New Monkey Habitat and Train Adventure Coming to Lincoln Park Zoo

Lindsey Riley - June 26, 2013

This summer, Lincoln Park Zoo is beginning construction on a new project for that will include new animals, adventures and amenities.

Chicago Botanic Garden hosts exhibit about beautiful bugs

Elizabeth Diffin - May 24, 2013

Summer means the return of many thingslike bee stings and mosquito bites. But the influx of insects doesnt have to be a bad thing. Just look at Chicago Botanic Garden, where the Butterflies & Blooms exhibit shines a light on some beautiful bugs.