Top Midwest Overnight Summer Camps for Kids and Teens
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Is it time for the summertime rite of passage of sleepaway camp? Try one of these options in the Midwest.
Lauren LaRoche
Lauren LaRoche has been a working writer and journalist for more than 12 years. When she’s not writing, she and her husband are chasing after their dog and three children in Chicago. Her career includes work in marketing, in graphic design, and as a lifestyle and events editor for CBS Chicago. To check out more of her writing, visit her website at ldesignchicago.com.
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Best Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in Chicago for Kids and Families
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Here are all the best places to skate outdoors this winter.
What's Open on Christmas Day in Chicago: A List of Awesome Things To Do
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Not everything is closed on Christmas Day. Get out of the house and enjoy one of these fun ideas.
Kid-Friendly Local Restaurants Open on Christmas in Chicago
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These local restaurants are open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, or both.
Best Neighborhood Christmas Light Displays and Holiday Lights in Chicago
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Check out these neighborhoods near Chicago for the best lights displays in the area.
Kid-Friendly Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving in Chicago
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Don't feel like cooking? Check out our list of kid-friendly restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Chicago.
If you're all about family during the holidays but would rather not slave away in the kitchen all day, there are plenty of kid-friendly restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Chicago where you can dine in or order a take-home meal. From traditional Thanksgiving menus to family-style brunch and more, we’ve rounded up some of the best restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Chicago. These Chicago restaurants are also kid-friendly with special kid's menus and pricing for all your little turkeys.
For year-round dining, check out our Kid-Friendly Chicago Restaurants Guide.
20 Fall Day Trips from Chicago for Families
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If you're looking for an easy fall day trip from Chicago without a hotel stay or time off from work and school, you've come to the right place! From farms to quaint towns, and fall leaves, we've rounded up some of our favorite fall day trips from Chicago. Do you want to pick pumpkins, stroll through shops in Galena or Savanna, hike the shoreline in Sheboygan, or check out a haunted house? Yup, we've got a suggestion for you. And the best part? Every trip on this list is either in Chicagoland or less than a 2.5-hour drive away!
Happy fall exploring! Visit our Fall Fun Guide for more trip ideas, guides, holiday crafts, and more.
Best Farms for Family Fun and Entertainment in Chicago
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Spending the day at a farm with family entertainment near Chicago is one of the best things about fall. Think petting zoos, pony rides, U-Pick fun, and most definitely a corn maze or two! From hand-picking flowers to milking a goat to hayrides, these local farms have something for everyone in the family. Check out our list of the best Chicago farms with family entertainment to visit with your little ones.
For more fall fun in Chicago, check out the best apple-picking orchards for kids, the best harvest and pumpkin festivals in Chicago, and 37 things you must do with kids in Chicago during the fall.
