September 2014
20 museums + $0 = 1 priceless day of family fun in Chicago
Just a visit to the Smithsonian website is all it takes to get free tickets to Chicago's best museums. Read more
Chicago dad confesses to his naughty secret
Matt Rocco has something to tell you, and it's gut-wrenching. Read more
Learning to let kids take charge
Columnist Marianne Walsh discovered just what made her son tick. Read more
Create your own vibrant artwork from your favorite colored crayons
Use melted crayons on canvas to create amazing art with your kids. Read more
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Why your kids should be dog-gone happy this month
September has truly gone to the dogs. Here's how to enjoy it. Read more
3 ways to have cheap fun this month
From free to really inexpensive, we've got ways to keep your kids busy without breaking the bank this month. Read more
4 ways to play with brain and beauty
What could be more fun than endless games of Candyland with the kids? We've got some great ideas for something different. Read more
Gratitude for grandparents: What you need to do before it's too late
Simple ideas to help you tell someone how much they mean to you. Read more
What to do with all those apples you just picked
You have bushels of apples lining your porch. Now what? Read more
Sending kids back to school opens doors for Chicago parents to reinvent themselves
Ready to reinvent who you are? There's no time like now to get started. Read more
Three classes for new Chicago moms' busy days
Time to get moving and we've got some great places just perfect for new moms and babies. Read more
Chicago's Joe's Seafood treats kids like VIPs
There's nothing fishy about this restaurant that's great for families. Read more
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Holiday Storytime with Author Sherri Rinker
A special story time the author of Goodnight Goodnight Construction Site. Read more
Dec 14, 2019
A Pair of Christmas Carols
See Charles Dickens' tale told two ways. Read more
Dec 14, 2019
Miracle on Martin Avenue
Enjoy a bonfire with s’mores, see Santa, take a carriage ride and more. Read more
Dec 14, 2019