Fourth of July Parade & Firework Guide – 2019

July 2, 2019 By

I don’t know about you, but we’re just about falling into our summer routine when the Fourth of July comes along to shake things up. I love it! Not only do I love celebrating independence and freedom, but it’s a kick in the butt. It’s a reminder that summer is filled with amazing opportunities for […]

Chicago Area Baseball Clubs for Kids

April 18, 2019 By

It’s baseball season and lots of the local baseball teams have clubs for kids. Kids get souvenirs from the team and tickets to attend games for a fraction of the price you’d pay purchasing them separately. The Chicago White Sox even have a free kids club! Chicago White Sox Chicago White Sox Kids Club – Free […]

Illumination at the Morton Arboretum

December 11, 2018 By

Illumination is an amazing light display at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle for the holidays. Illumination will be open until January 1, 2019. This is an outdoor attraction so dress for the weather. Our experience below is based on our 2017 visit, but other information has been updated for 2018.  Location Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois […]

Best Spots for Leaf Peeping Near Chicago

November 5, 2018 By

Autumn announces itself with yellows, oranges, reds, and purples and it’s officially here. Take the kids out to explore all the changes autumn brings and enjoy the beautiful foliage at these four spots near Chicago: Chicago Botanic Garden With 26 different gardens on over 300 acres, you’re sure to see plenty of autumn foliage at […]

Halloween Candy Buy Back

November 1, 2018 By

Halloween means lots of fun – costumes, parties, trick-or-treating – and lots and lots of candy. If you’re looking to save your kids (and yourself) from the sugar and tooth decay, why not “sell” it? Through programs like Operation Gratitude and Packages4Patriots, dentists volunteer to “buy” Halloween candy from kids for money (generally $1 a […]

Troll Hunt at the Morton Arboretum

August 31, 2018 By

You can expect to find lots of interesting creatures at the Morton Arboretum – birds, ducks, squirrels, and now TROLLS. Trolls first made their appearance at the Morton Arboretum in the spring and rumor has it they’ll stick around through the end of 2018. Danish artist Thomas Dambo used reclaimed wood to create these colossal […]

Legoland Discovery Center Annual Pass 50% off (limited time only)

August 28, 2018 By

Is there anyone who doesn’t love LEGOs? Probably not. LEGOLAND Discovery Center is a magical place where there are more LEGO blocks than you can even imagine and you can spend the day building, exploring, and even going on rides. LEGOLAND has been a favorite attraction of ours for years and the best way to […]

Chicago Cheap Summer Movie Guide

June 7, 2018 By

I love settling into a darkened movie theater with my family and a ginormous bucket of popcorn. It doesn’t matter if we see a brand new release, or an old favorite movie, it’s just nice to escape for an hour or so into a different world. Bonus: it’s especially nice to escape from the heat […]

Elf at the Paramount Theatre

December 1, 2017 By

Information provided by the Paramount Theatre:  Bring the kids to meet Buddy the Elf at free events at three public libraries in Aurora and Oswego on Saturday, December 2. Direct from Paramount Theatre’s holiday production, Elf The Musical, everybody’s favorite oversized elf will meet his fans, make holiday mischief and spread Christmas cheer at: 10 a.m. […]

Holiday Family Fun at Oakbrook Center

November 27, 2017 By

Oakbrook Center in Oak Brook is an outdoor shopping center that has over 150 shops and plenty of dining options, but for the winter holidays they’ve added some extra family fun with a glass house for Santa filled with decorations, an interactive activity, and a digital countdown to Christmas, and an outdoor ice skating rink. […]

Escape Strategy Mad Hatter Escape Room

September 22, 2017 By

Escape rooms are popping up everywhere and for good reason – they’re fun! What is an escape room? For anyone who hasn’t visited one yet, let me tell you a little about how an escape room works. Most escape room facilities have multiple rooms and each room has a theme. Themes can be general (like […]

Legoland Discovery Center Hosts Back-to-School Party

September 2, 2017 By

It’s back to school time and whether your kids started a couple weeks ago or won’t start until this Tuesday you can celebrate at Legoland Discovery Center this weekend. Legoland is at Streets of Woodfield in Schaumburg, located at 601 N. Martingale Road. From Saturday, September 2 through Monday, September 4, Legoland is hosting a […]

Go Ape Treetop Junior at Bemis Woods

August 28, 2017 By

Website: Go Ape Chicago Social media: Go Ape USA on Facebook, @GoApeUSA on Twitter, and @GoApeUSA on Instagram Location: Bemis Woods, 1100 Ogden Avenue, Western Springs Phone: 800-971-8271 Hours: Open April through November. Hours can vary; it’s best to book your adventure online.  Admission: $28 per person.  Specials: Sign up for the Go Ape email newsletter to receive news and discounts. Parking: Free […]

Pheasant Run Family Fun Package Giveaway

August 5, 2017 By

The amazing thing about Toddling Around Chicagoland and my book The Ultimate Kids’ Adventure Guide is that I get to share some amazing places and our experiences there. I love when I get to share helpful information, and it’s even better when I get to give things away! The Ultimate Kids’ Adventure Guide to Chicago […]

Overnight Getaway – Summer Splash Getaway at Pheasant Run Resort

July 18, 2017 By

The Pheasant Run Resort is a 250-acre resort in St. Charles. We recently had the opportunity to visit and enjoy their Summer Splash Getaway package. Details Location: 4051 East Main Street, St Charles, IL 60174 Phone: 630-584-6300 Parking: Free parking is available in the resort’s lot. Valet is also available.  Check-in/check-out: Check-in begins at 4:00 pm […]

Free Chicago Museum Days – Fall 2016

September 9, 2016 By

  Summer is sliding away and it’ll be fall (officially) very soon. Spend your fall exploring Chicago attractions for free! Most free days only apply to Illinois residents with valid identification and only apply to general admission, not special exhibits or events. Adler Planetarium – September 12-16, October 10, November 11, December 3-9. Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool– […]

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