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18 Fun Baby and Me Classes in Chicago

Submitted by Siobhan Adcock on Fri, 02/08/2019 - 2:52pm

For new parents in Chicago, getting out of the house with your little one is well worth packing a few snacks and wipes for. And when you're ready for an adventure beyond exploring a new playspace or hitting the local playground, there are dozens of baby and me classes you and your little one can try out together. Fortunately for toddlers and preschoolers (and their parents), there are plenty of parent-child classes for older kiddos too. Ready to explore yoga, nature, movement, dance, music, swimming, cooking—or even beatboxing? Read on for our list of fun "mom and me" classes to take with kids in Chicago.

Here's the Chicago Public School Calendar for 2019-2020

Submitted by Siobhan Adcock on Thu, 02/07/2019 - 9:11am

The first day of school in Chicago for the 2019-2020 school year will be Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Chicago parents of children in public school live by the school calendar, and many local preschools follow the public school schedule, too. You'll want to bookmark the Chicago Public School Calendar for the 2019-2020 school year.

Keep this list handy as you start making next year's family vacation plans! With the exception of snow days, these are all of the dates you can count on your kiddos being out of school.

Bryant Park Ice Rink Bumper Cars Extended Through February

Submitted by Siobhan Adcock on Tue, 02/05/2019 - 12:39pm

It's a great time to be a kid in NYC, especially with the midwinter school recess coming up. Robot exoskeletons are coming to Queens, there's a museum about colors in Soho, and a huge kids' film festival is lighting up screens all over town. Oh, and there are bumper cars on ice in Midtown. Bumper cars. On ice. Kids never had it so good.

The ice rink bumper cars that debuted at Bryant Park's FrostFest have been extended by popular demand through the end of February. Can't wait to take one for a spin? Read on for all the details, plus how to reserve your spot.

Chicago Winter Fun List: 50 Things to Do Indoors with Kids

Submitted by Siobhan Adcock on Thu, 01/31/2019 - 12:04pm

A little bit of winter weather never stopped a true Chicagoan from getting out there and enjoying the city…Except when the city is in the grip of a polar vortex, of course. Or when just getting outside also involves putting boots and five layers of winter gear on a troop of small people.

So yeah, sometimes it can be hard to get motivated to head out into the cold for all the kid-friendly events happening in Chicago. But to help, we've compiled a list of 50 awesome places for kids to run, jump, bounce, learn, create, and get cultured indoors this winter. And some are even FREE.

Best Things to Do with NYC Kids: February GoList

Submitted by Siobhan Adcock on Sun, 01/27/2019 - 9:45am

Get your calendars ready! Here are the top 14 things to do with kids in New York City this February, plus a dozen more great events happening this month.

Even though it's the shortest month, there are still plenty of awesome family activities in NYC. Our February GoList includes annual favorites such as Chinatown's Lunar New Year Parade, the activity-filled Intrepid Kids Week during public school midwinter break, and the city's biggest movie fest for families: the New York International Children's Film Festival. And, of course, there are some brand-new, exceptional shows, concerts, and other special experiences for kids of all ages. We made sure to highlight a range of options, whether you have toddlers, elementary schoolers, or tweens.

11 New Summer Camps for NYC Kids in 2019

Submitted by Siobhan Adcock on Thu, 01/24/2019 - 4:00pm

Seasoned New York City parents know that summer camp search season starts when snow is on the ground and summer seems like a distant memory. Still, every year, I tend to put off summer planning until the February mid-winter school break shocks me into action.

Fortunately, the NYC area and surrounding suburbs offer tons of summer camp choices, from cooking to coding, from science to sports, and everything in between. And because NYC is always changing, there are always new camps opening. We've found a number of new summer camps for 2019, including some new locations for old favorites. Summer break will be here before you know it!

100 Things To Do in Chicago with Kids Before They Grow Up

Submitted by Siobhan Adcock on Sat, 01/19/2019 - 2:00pm

Chicago is home to so many incredible parks, playgrounds, museums, and things to do with kids that one childhood doesn't seem like enough time to fit them all in—though who could blame you for trying? That's why we rounded up this list of great things to do with kids in Chi-town. Whether it's racing with your toddler through the sprinklers at Mary Bartelme Park, wowing your preschooler at the Field Museum, gliding with your grade-schooler on the skating ribbon at Maggie Daley Park, or taking in engineering marvels with your tween at the Chicago Architecture Center, take advantage of everything this beautiful city has to offer kids of all ages. We're also big fans of FREE fun, so we included as much of that as possible.

Whether you're a local or a visitor to the Windy City, we hope you can use this list to make some great new memories with your kids. Now I'm off to scarf some Chicago-style hot dogs at Portillo's.

Government Shutdown: What's Open and What's Closed, from Federal Hall to the Statue of Liberty

Submitted by Siobhan Adcock on Thu, 01/10/2019 - 8:44am

As the federal government shutdown stretches on, its impact is being felt by government employees and by federally run sites, parks, and museums across the country, including a few here in the NYC area. Wondering what's still open and what's been closed in New York City as a result of the government shutdown? Read on for a full list, which we'll keep up to date as shutdown news develops.

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