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Best Things To Do in Chicago in September With Kids: Dinos, Outdoor Movies, Festivals

Here's what's happening in Chicago this month!

Indoor and Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Kids (Cute Printables!)

Print out one of these scavenger hunts for a quick boredom buster!

Your Online Back to School Fair Is Here for Classes, Schools, Preschools, and Remote Learning Support

Find a new class, virtual program, preschool, and more educational support for a challenging year!

Best Orchards for Apple Picking Near Chicago with Kids

We’ve selected 14 of the best apple orchards within a two-hour drive of Chicago for your...

Virtual and Online Guide for Family Fun

Find fun online classes, entertainment, and more virtual things to do.

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15 Day Trips Near Chicago for Kids This Summer

Ready for a little exploring? Day trip to a park, fairy garden, or the zoo!

Back to School 2020 Edition: Hybrid, Homeschool, & Online Learning Resources

We'll help you navigate a complex school year with these tools and resources.

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Best Boat Rides for Chicago Area Families

Choose a speedy ride, sailboat, or relaxing river cruise with these Chicago boat tours.

Best Water Playgrounds and Spraygrounds for Chicago Kids

The fun is as wet as it gets at these nearby sprinkler parks.

8 Fun Popsicle Recipes to Make with Kids

Make frozen treats inspired by July 4th, cake batter, hot cocoa and more.

How to Create a Homeschool Pod or School Pod: Top Things to Consider

Pandemic pods are one more option for a fraught school year.

Best Places to Hike Near Chicago with Kids

Soak up nature in these forest preserves and parks near the Windy City.

15 Mini Golf Courses Near Chicago for Kid-Friendly Putt-Putt

There's no shortage of mini golf near Chicago—and it might just be one of the better summer...

Stay-at-Home Guide: 100s of Activities and Resources for Families on Pause

Indoor activities, games, and online classes to keep kids busy during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Essential School Supplies for Whatever This Year Brings Us

These supplies can help whether returning to the classroom or not.

Top 10 Chicago-Area Outdoor Restaurants for Families

Many family-favorite restaurants are safely opening outdoor seating for summer.

Top National Parks for Summer Vacation with the Kids

A trip to one of our national parks might be the perfect 2020 vacay.

Mommy Poppins Online Camp Fair 2020

Families can continue to browse the Mommy Poppins 2020 Camp Fair all summer long for camp...

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Here's the Chicago Public School Calendar for 2020-21

The 2020-21 school calendar is here: Bookmark this page for handy reference.

Find Free and Affordable Online Classes, Parties, and Camps on Poppins@Home

Explore tons of virtual free and low-cost fun with our new platform.

Birthday Parties in Quarantine: Ways To Celebrate with Kids while Social Distancing

Birthday? How about a drive-by parade, a Zoom party, or a Broadway show from home?

10 Activities To Do with Grandparents on Zoom

Games and activities make virtual hangouts more fun and meaningful for all.

Best Chicago Beaches for Families

Who says you need an ocean to go to the beach?

Best Playgrounds in Chicago: Destination Play Zones Worth the Trip

In a city of great playgrounds, these are the swings, climbers, and slides worth the trip.

Where Summer Camps Are Opening and Parents' Safety Checklist

Camp is happening! Here's how to find one that's open and what to ask to keep kids safe.

Chore Charts for Kids: Age-by-Age Lists and Free Printables

There's no better time to enlist your kids help with housework. Here are age-appropriate tasks.

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.

The Realistic Guide to Homeschooling for Busy Parents

No one expects you to run a full school. Here are some realistic tips instead.

Best Board Games for All Ages: Two Dozen Picks for Family Game Night

Pandemic playtime is lots of fun with these all-ages pleasing picks.

Science Experiments for Kids: How to Make Invisible Ink

Write secret messages with this simple invisible ink recipe.

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Crafts for Kids: 100 Awesome Art Projects for Creative At-Home Fun

Bookmark this blockbuster list of arts and crafts and never run out of ideas for creative play.

Boredom Busters for Kids

Crafts, recipes, games, projects, and experiments to spark kids' imaginations!

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30+ (Mostly FREE) Online Learning Resources, Apps, and Games for Kids

Supplement distance learning with these online lessons, apps, and more.

50 Best Kids' Movies for Family Movie Night

These classic family movies include wild adventures, sci-fi, and coming-of-age tales.

Best Kids' TV Shows and Movies To Stream in Quarantine

Kids deserve a little escapism too!

50 Indoor Activities for Kids on a Rainy Day

Try one of these boredom-busting activities to turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.

WeeWork Activities: Indoor Balloon Tennis

Create this fun tennis game with a couple of paper plates and popsicle sticks.

Outdoor Fun with Kids: 30 Ways to Get Messy in the Backyard

Build a ladybug house, splatter paint, or just dig in the dirt!

13 Simple Crafts for Toddlers and Preschoolers to Do at Home

Create popsicle stick monsters, tinfoil Easter eggs, and more easy crafts with tots.

10 Outdoor Games from the '70s that It’s Time To Teach Your Kids

When folks say, “We just went outside and played,” can anyone remember what we played?

25 STEM Activities Easy Enough for Preschoolers

DIY projects for your smallest tinkerers, explorers, and scientists.

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Best Things To Do in Chicago in September With Kids: Dinos, Outdoor Movies, Festivals

Here's what's happening in Chicago this month!

Indoor and Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Kids (Cute Printables!)

Print out one of these scavenger hunts for a quick boredom buster!

Best Orchards for Apple Picking Near Chicago with Kids

We’ve selected 14 of the best apple orchards within a two-hour drive of Chicago for your...

Best Boat Rides for Chicago Area Families

Choose a speedy ride, sailboat, or relaxing river cruise with these Chicago boat tours.

Back to School 2020 Edition: Hybrid, Homeschool, & Online Learning Resources

We'll help you navigate a complex school year with these tools and resources.

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15 Backyard Science Experiments for Messy Summer Fun

Build a worm tower or bake solar oven s'mores in these fun experiments.

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