Things to do with Kids in Chicago's West Loop

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Pancakes served all day long in Chicago's West Loop! Photo courtesy of The Little Goat, Facebook

In Chicago, the West Loop is known for its vibrant restaurant and nightlife scene. It’s also home to the historic Greek Town neighborhood and where the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks call home.  So where do you go when you’re venturing into the West Loop of Chicago with kids? We’ve got you covered. From traditional Greek food to amazing facilities for kids to climb, jump, and get their energy out, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite places to go in the West Loop with kids.

Check out our Chicago Visitor's Guide for more things to do with kids in Chicago's neighborhoods.

35 Things to Do in Savannah, Georgia with Kids

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Catch tropical vibes on a visit to Tybee Island. Photo courtesy of the author

Cobblestone streets, live jazz music, oak trees dripping with Spanish moss, the smells of Southern cuisine floating on the breeze... while this quintessential picture of Savannah, Georgia is accurate, the city is also full of fun activities for kids and families. From museums and historic sites to island excursions and dolphin watching, Savannah, Georgia offers lots to do while maintaining a small-town, laid-back vibe steeped with Southern hospitality. And with several barrier islands nearby, families can mix some beach time into their Savannah, Georgia vacation.

Here are 35 fun things to do in Savannah, GA with kids, including family-friendly hotels and delicious restaurants in Savannah, GA. For more family fun in Georgia, check out our review of Sea Island Resort, Georgia and our list of 50 fun things to do in Atlanta with kids.

St. Patrick's Day 2022 in New Jersey: Parades and Family-Friendly Activities

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Get your green gear ready for the Bergen County St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 13. Photo courtesy of the All Aboard Meeting Group

If your days of rowdy reveling and guzzling green beer are a distant memory, you might find yourself wondering: Are there any kid-friendly St. Patrick's Day activities in NJ? You bet your lucky charms there are! Grab the kids and march on over to one of these great St. Patrick's Day celebrations in New Jersey. Our picks include a slew of FREE parades and St. Patrick's Day celebrations guaranteed to make you feel a wee bit Irish—at least for this month.

Looking for more fun things to do? Be sure to bookmark our Family Activity Calendar, which is filled with family-friendly picks no matter the date.

St. Patrick's Day 2022 in NYC: Parades and Kid-Friendly Events

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The big St. Patrick's Day Parade is one of the many things to do in NYC to celebrate the holiday. Photo by Marine Corps NYC via Flickr

If your days of celebrating until you're green around the gills on St. Patrick's Day are a distant memory, don't worry: There are plenty of kid-friendly ways to mark St. Patrick's Day in NYC this March. After all, everyone feels a wee bit Irish around the holiday. Best of all? Most of these festivities are FREE.

St. Patrick's Day falls on Thursday, March 17, but it's really a month-long celebration, with the Queens County Rockaway Parade kicking things off Saturday, March 5, and the final procession taking place in Bay Ridge on Saturday, March 27.  In addition to St. Patrick's Day parades in all five boroughs, there are family fests, step-dancing performances (and lessons), plus food workshops and kids' flicks.

Here are some of our favorite ways to celebrate Irish culture and St. Patrick's Day in NYC. Sláinte!

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