Don't miss Winter Wonderfest at Navy Pier. Photo courtesy of the event.
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Christmas Day Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan. Photo courtesy of City Experiences
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Enjoy a kid-friendly tube fest at Sunburst Ski Hill. Photo courtesy of Sunburst Ski Hill
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The trees at Morton Arboretum are aglow like you've never seen. Photo courtesy of the Arboretum
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Jack Frost Winter Walk Pop-up is open daily through Jan. 1. Photo courtesy of the event.
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The artfully decorated Peninsula is a wonderful venue for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day dining, Holiday decorations by Kehoe Designs, photography by Mark Segal
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Snow tubing is a favorite winter activity in Chicago. Photo courtesy of Canva
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Bundle up for a Christmas market this December. Photo courtesy of Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza
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Light Up the Lake. Photo courtesy of Navy Pier
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The zoo is all aglow! Lincoln Park Zoo Lights photo by Brandon Tucker, courtesy of the zoo.
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Here's our list of the best Chicago neighborhoods to see holiday lights. Photo courtesy of the Larsen Christmas Lights Show
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Breakfast with Santa at Drury Lane
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Looking for pictures with Santa in Chicago this holiday season? We have a whole list. Photo courtesy of Gallagher Way Chicago
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Visit Santa at the Midwestern Christmas town of Cedarburg, Wisconsin. Photo courtesy of cedarburgfestival.org
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Happy Holiday Railway. Photo courtesy of the Illinois Railway Museum
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Rack up those Scout Badges at these Chicago institutions. Photo courtesy of Canva.
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Try a hands-on museum for the whole family. Photo by Kyle Flubacker courtesy of the WNDR Museum
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Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden. Photo courtesy of the event.
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These towns near Chicago have some of the best fall colors in the Midwest. Photo courtesy of Illinois.gov
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You can easily spend all day at Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Photo by the author
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See what swims by at the Shedd Aquarium. Beluga photo courtesy of the Illinois Tourism Board.
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Photo courtesy of Enchanted Castle.
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If your teens enjoy pottery, then MADE Chicago in Bucktown is the spot.
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Teen Saturdays at Chicago Architecture Center. Photo courtesy of the Chicago Architecture Center.
Teen Museum Programs in Chicago: Internships, Workshops, and More
Places to celebrate your baby before the smash cake. Photo by Kelly Patino for Mommy Poppins
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Cooking classes for kids in Chicago. Photo courtesy of The Kid's Table
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Try one of these local businesses for a fun and unique birthday party. Photo courtesy of Ultimate Ninjas
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​Launch is a Chicago trampoline park with bowling and an arcade, too. Photo courtesy of Visit Lake County
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Calm Waters is a sensory-friendly event at Shedd Aquarium. Photo courtesy of the Shedd Aquarium
Sensory-Friendly Events in Chicago for Kids
Santa's ready for all the hugs around the dinner tables at the Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Photo courtesy of the zoo
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Explore the Wisconsin State Fair for classic family fun in Milwaukee. Photo courtesy of the fair.
Explore the Wisconsin State Fair for classic family fun in Milwaukee. Photo courtesy of the fair.
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Milwaukee is full of unexpected adventures and attractions for visiting families. Visit the Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee or climb up a 60-foot observation tower at the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center. Check out a kid-friendly roller derby game at Brew City Bruisers. Get candy at Buddy Squirrel, a candy shop with a 100-year-old history. There are so many fun and exciting things to do in Milwaukee.

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