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Try Bunny Bash in Lombard this weekend. Photo courtesy of the Yorktown Center
Easter Egg Hunts, Family Fair, and More Fun Things to Do in Chicago This Weekend with Kids
The talented kids of Chicago are putting on several can't-miss performances this weekend.
Hop to It! It's time for Easter Bunny pictures near Chicago at Woodfield Mall. Photo courtesy of the mall
Meet the Easter Bunny at Bunny Brunches and Easter Bunny Pictures in Chicago
Say peeps! It's time for a photo op with the Easter Bunny.
Hit the spa with your kid for a spa party in Chicago. Photo by Lisa Gagne for Canva
Kid-Friendly Spas and Kid Spa Parties in Chicago
Treat your kid (and yourself!) at one of these Chicago spas and salons.
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Guide to Indoor Play Spaces for Chicago Kids
Best play spaces, bowling, obstacle courses, museums, and more NJ spots for when bad weather...
Art summer camps are popular in Chicago. Photo courtesy of ChiArts
Best Art Summer Camps for Chicago Kids
Little artists will love these art camps this summer.
One, two, three, jump into one of these indoor swimming pools in Chicago! The Peninsula—Gold Coast, Chicago
Best Indoor Swimming Pools Near Chicago for Families
Swim in any season at one of these indoor swimming pools.
Chicago has some great summer camps for kids coming up in 2023. Photo courtesy of the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Camp
20+ Best Summer Day Camps in Chicago
We've rounded up the best day camp options throughout Chicagoland.
​Chicago History Museum located in Old Town. Photo by Maureen Wilkey
Old Town with Kids: What to Do Just North of Downtown Chicago with Kids
Everything you need to know to plan a day or more in Old Town.
Celebrate Holi in March at Navy Pier. Photo courtesy of Navy Pier
20 Best Things to Do in Chicago March 2023 with Kids
Let's kick of spring this month with fun things to do all over the city.
Photo courtesy of Enterrium in Schaumburg
Themed Restaurants in Chicago for Family-Friendly Interactive Dining
Great for a special occasion, or just to keep the family entertained for a few hours.
Tinkering Camp in Chicago. Photo courtesy of the Dupage Children's Museum
Free and Affordable Summer Camps In Chicago
No need to break the bank this summer to keep kids happy and occupied.
Obstacle courses and climbing gyms provide indoor fun for big kids. Photo courtesy of Brooklyn Boulders
Best Ninja Warrior Gyms and Climbing Gyms in Chicago for Kids
Ninja and climbing gyms are a great way for older kids to get out those winter wiggles.
Play inside again at places like Present Place. Photo courtesy of Present Place
Best Indoor Playgrounds in Chicago
When the weather's at its worst, these indoor play spaces are a wish come true.
Photo courtesy of the Chicago Architecture Center
Best Chicago Museums For Kids and Families
Museums abound in the Chicago area. Here are the most entertaining ones for kids.
Have some fun in the water even in the winter at one of these indoor water parks near Chicago. Photo courtesy of the Kalahari Resort
Best Indoor Water Parks Near Chicago
Enjoy the water all year long at one of these Chicago-area water parks.
The Chicago Skydeck offers kids a great view of the city. Photo courtesy of the 360 Chicago Skydeck
3 Days in Chicago with Kids: Ultimate Itinerary by a Local Mom
It's hard to see Chicago in just three days, but here are some can't-miss suggestions.
An offbeat Chicago museum makes a fun outing for teenagers. Photo courtesy of the WNDR Museum
Chicago's Best Indoor Places for Tweens and Teens To Hang Out
Fun and safe indoor spots for teens and tweens in Chicago.
Head to the free Artist's Studio on cold and rainy days. ​Photo courtesy of the Art Institute of Chicago
21 Free Things To Do in Chicago on Cold and Rainy Days: Indoor Places To Play
These 21 places keep kids (and parents) happy and warm in Chicago's frigid winters.
Try outdoor winter dining in an igloo. Photo courtesy of the Lakefront Restaurant's Facebook page
Igloos, Carhops, and Greenhouses: Fun Chicago Outdoor Restaurants for Winter Family Dining
Eating in one of these cool (but warm!) spaces is a special treat.
Free activities for kids in Chicago include the Lincoln Park Zoo, which is always free. Photo courtesy of the museum via Facebook
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Free Things To Do in Chicago with Kids
Find the best FREE activities for kids in Chicago.
​Photo courtesy of Kido
Local Baby Stores in Chicago For Gifts, Gear, and More
Shop all things baby at these local stores.
Photo courtesy of Maggie Daley Park
Best Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in Chicago for Kids and Families
All the best places to ice skate this winter.
SingleCare offers major savings on more than 10,000 prescription drugs through its free app.
This App Offers Up to 80% Off the Whole Family’s Prescription Meds–Here’s My SingleCare Review
And prices are often lower than an insurance copay.
There are many popular bar and bat mitzvah venues in Chicago. Photo courtesy of Pinstripes
Top Bat and Bar Mitzvah Venues in Chicago
Planning a bar or bat mitzvah? Try one of these venues.
Family-friendly and voted one of the top 5 escape rooms in the USA! Photo courtesy of Escape Factor in Forest Park
Best Kid-Friendly Escape Rooms in Chicago
Escape rooms are a great activity for the entire family.
Top 10 Best Hotdogs in Chicago to Try with Kids
There are so many hotdogs for kids to try in Chicago!
Checking out the exhibits at Adler Planetarium in Chicago. Photo by Maureen Wilkey
Chicago's Adler Planetarium with Kids: Top Things to See and Do
Chicago's Museum Campus is the perfect place to visit more than one museum in a day, and the Adler...
Batter up! There are classes for kids of all ages and interests in Chicago.
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Best Classes for Kids in Chicago in 2022
Have fun with great classes for kids in Chicago.
Take pregnancy classes from a birth center or doula if you choose. Photo courtesy of Chicago Family Doulas
Pregnancy Classes and Parenting Classes in Chicago
Learn more about pregnancy and parenting with other parents-to-be in Chicago.
Cooking classes for kids in Chicago. Photo courtesy of The Kid's Table
Cooking Classes for Kids in Chicago: A Baker's Dozen of the Best Culinary Experiences in the City and Suburbs
Little chefs will love these cooking classes.
Bright Horizons operates more than 1,000 nurturing, enriching, and convenient early education centers across the globe.
How to Find the Right Chicago Daycare or Preschool for Your Kid
The experts at Bright Horizons share what to look for.
Birthday parties at these indoor skydiving venues include a flight class, two flights per guest, and party room time. Photo courtesy of iFly
Teen Birthday Party Ideas in Chicago: 18 Cool Party Places for Teens
Need a birthday party idea for your teen or tween? Check out this list.
Garfield Park Conservatory in Chicago. Photo by @zoblue, Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
Garfield Park Conservatory with Kids: Best Things to See and Do
Check out this Chicago gem all year round.
The Zoo is one of the best things to do with kids in Lincoln Park. Photo courtesy of the Lincoln Park Zoo
Best Things to Do in Chicago's Lincoln Park Neighborhood with Kids
Explore Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood with these kid-friendly options.
Best Things to See and Do at the Shedd Aquarium with Kids
Headed to the Shedd? Here's what you can't miss.
Get packing and check out this list of hotels in Chicago for a family vacation.
10 Kid-Friendly Hotels in Chicago for a Family Vacation
We managed to pick 10 great kid-friendly hotels out of the hundreds in Chicago.
There are plenty of fishing lakes in Chicago. Photo courtesy of the Chicago Park District
Fishing Lakes Near Chicago and More Kid-Friendly Places To Go Fishing
You can go fishing with kids without even leaving the city.
Photo courtesy of the Museum of Science and Industry
Free Museums and Free Museum Days for Kids in Chicago
How to see Chicago's best museums and other attractions on a budget with kids.
Pancakes served all day long in Chicago's West Loop! Photo courtesy of The Little Goat, Facebook
Things to do with Kids in Chicago's West Loop
Rediscover or explore the West Loop for the first time with these kid-friendly recommendations.
Dine with a view at any Chicago riverfront restaurant. Photo courtesy of the Chicago Architecture Center
Best Restaurants on the River: Chicago River Dining for Families
Interested in dining on the Chicago riverfront with kids? Try on of these favorites.
Chicago's museums are some of the top attractions in the city. Photo courtesy of the Art Institute of Chicago
Top Attractions in Chicago: Best Things to See and Do With Kids
It may be called The Second City, but Chicago is second to none when it comes to urban vacation...
Semicolon is a Black-owned bookstore in Chicago. Photo courtesy of Semicolon
Black-Owned Businesses to Discover in Chicago
Check out a Black-owned business for Black History Month and all year long.
Photo courtesy of Enchanted Castle
The Best Indoor Birthday Party Spots for Chicago Kids
Play gyms, ninja training, and more: Chicago's birthday party options are hard to top.
Kids will have a hard time deciding between all the delicious treats at Dinkel's, the 100 year old Bavarian bakery
Favorite Things To Do with Kids in Roscoe Village and North Center
Our favorite things to do with kids in two of Chicago's unique neighborhoods.
The iconic ConAgra mural in Chicago, created by artist Jeff Zimmermann, is visible from the 606 elevated Bloomingdale Trail. Photo courtesy of jazim.com
Our Favorite Things to Do with Kids in Bucktown and Wicker Park
Kid-friendly things to do and places to eat in Bucktown and Wicker Park.
Spectacular city views of the Chicago Skyline in River North. Photo courtesy of Wendella Boat Tours.
The Best Things to Do In Chicago's River North and Gold Coast Neighborhoods with Kids
Whether you’re in town for a day or a week, there are plenty of things to do in River North and...
The Field Museum is home to some of the country's most complete dinosaur skeletons.
The Land Before Time: How to Do Chicago's Field Museum with Kids
The Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago is one of the country's favorites. Read our tips and...
There are both woodland and paved trails at the Morton Arboretum. Photo by Maureen Wilkey
Best Places to Hike Near Chicago with Kids
Soak up nature in these forest preserves and parks near the Windy City.
Calling all Chicago Cubs fans! Photo courtesy of Gallagher Way
Things To Do in Wrigleyville with Kids
Check out our tips for what to eat, see, and do near Wrigley Field with kids.
Happy Kids Chicago offers some of your kid's favorite characters as birthday party entertainers.
The Ultimate List of Chicago Children's Birthday Party Entertainers and Rentals
Children's outdoor birthday parties and parties at home are even more special this year. But even...
The Outdoor Play Plaza at Greensboro Children's Museum in North Carolina.
The Best Children’s Museums in the US: Museums Worth Planning a Vacation Around
Did your favorite children's museum make the list?
See the elephants at the Milwaukee Zoo.
The Best Zoos and Aquariums for Chicago Kids
Get up close and personal with animals from around the world.
Take your little one for a splash in the Crown Fountain. Photo by Sandor Weisz
20 Things To Do with Chicago Babies Before They Turn One
Start your urban parenting journey with these fun outings.
One, two, three, jump into one of these indoor swimming pools in Chicago! The Peninsula—Gold Coast, Chicago
Best Indoor Swimming Pools Near Chicago for Families
Swim in any season at one of these indoor swimming pools.
The internet is full of coding programs for kids, but which are the best? We tested them all. Photo courtesy of Kodable
Best Free Coding for Kids Websites and Apps (And Worth-it Paid Ones)
These programs teach kids how to code, build websites and apps, and more.
Make the day special by letting your kid call the shots!
30+ Free Ways to Celebrate Your Kid's Birthday at Home
Make your kid's birthday special with these creative, no-cost ideas.
These kids movies are classic hits!
50 Best Kids' Movies for Family Movie Night
These classic family movies include wild adventures, sci-fi, and coming-of-age tales.
Teach 'em to tie during downtime.
65 Life Skills to Teach Kids at Every Age
It's not a bad time to go back to basics, especially when we have the kids' full attention.
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Boredom Busters for Kids
Find crafts for kids, games, and more projects to spark kids' imaginations!
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Homeschool & Online Learning Resources for Families
We'll help you navigate a complex school year with these tools and resources.
25 STEM Activities Easy Enough for Preschoolers
DIY projects for your smallest tinkerers, explorers, and scientists.
Create a colorful, texturized world with a DIY sensory bin. Photo by Emma Graig
10 Sensory Bin Ideas for Busy Toddlers
Turn a cheap container bin into a magical indoor play item.
22 Online Tutoring Services for Homework Help and Remote Learning
Find an online tutor in any subject with these services–some are available 24/7!

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Mozart Immersive: The Soul of a Genius
Germania Club Building - various times Pick
Free Days at the DuSable Museum of African American History
The DuSable Museum of African American Art - 10:00 AM
Magnified: The Orchid Show
Chicago Botanic Garden - 10:00 AM
The Tortoise and the Hare
Beverly Arts Center - 10:30 AM
Mudlark Theater's Spring Sketch Show
Mudlark Theater - 7:00 PM
Mozart Immersive: The Soul of a Genius
Germania Club Building - various times Pick
Free Days at the DuSable Museum of African American History
The DuSable Museum of African American Art - 10:00 AM
Magnified: The Orchid Show
Chicago Botanic Garden - 10:00 AM
The Three Little Pigs
Irish American Heritage Center - 10:30 AM
The Tortoise and the Hare
Beverly Arts Center - 10:30 AM
Mozart Immersive: The Soul of a Genius
Germania Club Building - various times Pick
Trout Fishing for Kids
Wood Dale Grove - 8:00 AM
SOLD OUT Breakfast with the Bunny and Easter Egg Hunt
Butterfield Park District Recreation & Aquatic Center - 9:00 AM
'Go Run
Various Chicago Parks - 9:00 AM
Magnified: The Orchid Show
Chicago Botanic Garden - 10:00 AM
Mozart Immersive: The Soul of a Genius
Germania Club Building - various times Pick
Magnified: The Orchid Show
Chicago Botanic Garden - 10:00 AM
JUF Young Families Celebrates Passover at the Field Museum
Field Museum - 10:00 AM
Maple Sugaring at Kline Creek Farm
Kline Creek Farm - 1:00 PM
Filament Theatre's Think Fast, Jordan Chase!
Filament Theatre - 2:00 PM
Let's Learn Circuits Online Camp
Zoom - Online - 9:30 AM
Online MIT App Making Camp
Young Gates - Kids Online Personalized Classes - 9:30 AM
Artificial Intelligence with Scratch Online Camp
Young Gates - Kids Online Personalized Classes - 9:30 AM
Kids Online Camp - C++ Coding
Young Gates - Kids Online Personalized Classes - 9:00 AM
Online Camp - C Programming
Young Gates - Kids Online Personalized Classes - 10:00 AM
Free Tuesdays at the Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum of Contemporary Art - 10:00 AM
Community Playgroup
Irish American Heritage Center - 10:00 AM
Millennium Park McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
Millennium Park McCormick Tribune Ice Rink - various times
Spring Flower Show: Bee's Knees
Garfield Park Conservatory - various times
Yorktown Center Photos with the Easter Bunny
Yorktown Center - various times
Mozart Immersive: The Soul of a Genius
Germania Club Building - various times Pick
Free Days at the DuSable Museum of African American History
The DuSable Museum of African American Art - 10:00 AM
The Three Little Pigs
Irish American Heritage Center - 10:30 AM
The Tortoise and the Hare
Beverly Arts Center - 10:30 AM
Millennium Park McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
Millennium Park McCormick Tribune Ice Rink - various times

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