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Where to See Fourth of July Fireworks Near Chicago in 2020
See the sparklers fly in one of these Chicago-area fireworks displays.
Top 10 Chicago-Area Outdoor Restaurants for Families
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Mommy Poppins Online Camp Fair 2020
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Chicago Summer Camp Guide
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Birthday Parties in Quarantine: Ways To Celebrate with Kids while Social Distancing
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Best Playgrounds in Chicago: Destination Play Zones Worth the Trip
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Where Summer Camps Are Opening and Parents' Safety Checklist
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Broadway Shows and Other Top Entertainment Streaming Online for Free
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Chore Charts for Kids: Age-by-Age Lists and Free Printables
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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
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WeeWork Activities: Indoor Balloon Tennis
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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
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Fireworks, Independence Day, and Hamilton: Free Online Things To Do and See this Week
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