Caitlin Murray Giles
Tips for catching the CTA Holiday Train this season
Make a plan to ride the holiday train with your family this year. more
How to keep your baby happy
Expert Harvey Karp reveals the best ways to sooth your baby and make them happy. more
Photo by Thomas Kubik
The best products for new Chicago parents
TheBabyGuybaby gear expert and product info extraordinairegives his recommendations for must-have baby gear in Chicago. more
Back-to-school: 6 tips for no-stress mornings
It is possible! Your day can begin smoothly. Here's what you need to do. more
The much-anticipated 606 opens Saturday in Chicago
The 606 brings together arts, history, design, trails for bikers, runners, and walkers, event spaces, alternative transportation avenues, and green, open space. more
Throw an outdoor movie party for friends and family in Chicagoland
Don't head out to the movies. Bring the big screen to your own backyard. Here's how. more
15 practical tips from Chicago teachers to avoid summer learning loss
Summer can be a time for fun, but it also means kids often forget a lot of what they've learned in school. We've got 15 tips from teachers to head off summer brain drain. more
Six families share their ideas for a perfect Chicago day
Find some inspiration to create your own perfect Chicago day. more
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Community Bonfire at Valley Forge
Spend the evening in the park roasting marshmallows, learning about wildlife and getting to know your neighbors. more
Oct 15, 2018
Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites
Children can build literacy skills through imaginative, interactive experiences and dramatic play. more
Oct 15, 2018
Mr. Akeley’s Movie Camera Exhibition
Learn about the "pancake" camera and its technological advancements. more
Oct 15, 2018
