Meet Pam Conlon, a Western Springs mother and grandmother, who has recently launched a new Children’s YouTube channel called, “Playtime with Lolly Gabbins.” As a former speech/language therapist, Pam created the channel to foster expressive language and socialized play in a fun filled format. Lolly Gabbins is...

Calling all Bluey Fans! Take a step inside Bluey’s house on a magical adventure to Australia. Now in Chicago, Bluey x CAMP Chicago is located in Lincoln Park and has transformed their storefront into a magical immersive Bluey experience. Your family will travel to Bluey’s house and explore each...

We are honored to partner with Corsalus Financial and wanted you to get an inside look at who they are, what they believe, and how they can help you. We love their values and think you will too!. So if you have questions about how you are spending and saving...

Meet Saveta Dubak, local mom and the founder of the Charity Organization for Balkan Children!. Saveta, whose ancestry spans across four Western Balkan countries, was born and raised in Switzerland and moved to Chicago two years ago with her husband, 5-year-old daughter Tanasija, and 2-year-old son Vuk. They live in Countryside, and absolutely love the community there. La Grange, with its go-to spots Owl and Lark and Balkan Bakery, is her favorite destination.

While my kids enjoy helping pick out produce at the grocery store, it’s much more fun to build core memories at actual U-Pick farms. Kids connect with nature by seeing how different fruits and vegetables grow and being part of the harvesting process. Plus, the rewards are delicious!. In...

We are excited to announce that Princess Party by MC is hosting an interactive Alice in Wonderland-themed Scavenger Hunt in La Grange this May! This is sure to be a special and unique event where families with children young and old can walk about downtown La Grange, solve riddles and find clues, while meeting and interacting with the Alice in Wonderland characters.

The Kidlist team went to Game Show Battle Rooms last night, and it was such a blast. Imagine stepping into a curated game show with all the props, lights, questions, and host to keep the games moving with energy and funny quips. It’s perfect for a friends night out, couples get together, family face-off, team building, or birthday party!

IF is coming to theaters on May 17, 2024, but you and your kids have the opportunity to see it before then!. We are partnering with Paramount Pictures Presents, A Sunday Night, and Maximum Effort Production to host a movie screening of IF, a John Krasinski Film, on Saturday, May 11. Watch the trailer and keep reading for a synopsis of the movie, then enter to win tickets below.

Situated in James “Pate” Philip State Park, Bartlett Nature Center is surrounded by beautiful hiking trails. Inside, visitors will find a variety of reptiles and amphibians, as well as hands-on exhibits. A visit to the Bartlett Nature Center is perfect for the littlest nature lovers, whether you’re looking...

To kick off the Bloomingdale Park District’s 60th Anniversary, they have installed a new playground and park, Stratford Park. They are kicking off the park opening on May 4, 2024 from 11:00am – 1:00pm. The public are welcome to join the “May the Fourth Be With You: A Galactic 60th Anniversary Celebration“. The ribbon cutting begins promptly at 11:00am, followed by activities and refreshments while supplies last.

When we put together our activities by age guide, we felt like something was missing. Even though we’d covered every age, from baby through teenagers, we realized there was something different about being a first-time parent. After all, it’s a different experience than taking care of a baby when you have older kids, too.

T. rex, Stegasaurus, and Triceratops… in my home, these dinosaurs are celebrities! I love places to see dinosaurs and learn more with my kids, because there are so many activities and connections to make. From playing with dinosaur figurines to digging into dino eggs to teaching about the difference between omnivores, carnivores, and herbivores, we have a blast exploring with these prehistoric creatures.

We have so much fun at Kane County Cougars games… and we’re even more excited to find out about their all-you-can-eat package. It includes tickets, parking, and unlimited food! Keep reading for all the details along with an opportunity to reserve the package before the season starts!. This...

My family and I had the opportunity to get a sneak peek of Little Legends, a new indoor play place and café located in Darien. We also had the pleasure of meeting the owner Darko, who kindly gave us a tour and all the details about this fun new spot for kids ages 0-7. Darko has two toddlers of his own and I could tell how excited he was to be able to create a space like this for children to have fun.

I love that the Chicago suburbs have so many amazing indoor places to go with kids! The challenge for me has always been to find indoor spots that open early to take my early risers. By the time 10:00 rolls around, we’re practically ready for lunch and naps!. Below,...

The Phillips Park Zoo is located at the center of Phillips Park in Aurora. This little zoo has great animal exhibits, a free splash-pad and two separate playground areas. Read on for tips and information to help plan a visit with your family!. What You’ll Find at Phillips Park Zoo...

Foss Swim School, based in Minnesota for over thirty years, is opening in Western Springs on March 10, 2024, marking their 8th location in Illinois and 27th overall. Their pool is heated to 91 degrees to keep kids comfortable in the pool while focusing on having fun and being safe in the water during swim lessons.

Take your kids to the playground, rain or shine. During Open Play at Rainbow Play Systems, children can climb, slide, swing, and hang, all without worrying about the weather. With two locations in the Chicago area, one in Naperville and another in Vernon Hills, children can have fun bringing the outdoors indoors.

Flyover Chicago opened today and is one of the best immersive experiences we’ve done in Chicago. What is Flyover Chicago? It’s is a flight ride film with six degrees of motion that enables you to feel every sweeping movement of the journey, along with special effects including wind, mist and location-specific scents to heighten the immersive flight ride as you hang suspended with your feet dangling.

Hyper Kidz Bolingbrook is opening Saturday, March 2, 2024! My four year old and I were able to get a sneak peek look at the newest indoor playground in our area. This 14,000 square foot play space is the ideal place for climbing, jumping, sliding, running and exploring! My daughter loved all the bright colors, great music, and she was able to actively enjoy every space in the facility at her age.