Ages 3 and older with a caregiver. Captain Curiosity teaches kids science through this theatre extravaganza. The performance features puppetry, physical comedy, audience participation and play. A ...

Celebrate NAEYC’s Week of the Young Child with a joyful series of events honoring early learning and young children! Each day features fun, play-based activities and family-friendly experiences ...

Spring has officially sprung! We’ve packed away the snow gear and are ready to welcome warmer days ahead. Many of the events in our list of things to do with kids this weekend have moved outdoors, ...

The entire community is invited to participate in Oak Park’s celebration of Holi – the Hindu Festival of Colors. The Village's 2026 Holi Celebration is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 11 on ...

Your family doesn’t have to go far to enjoy nature in the Chicago suburbs! We are very fortunate to be surrounded by some truly beautiful forest preserve trails to hike. Hiking trails are a great ...

April showers bring us the most beautiful May flowers in Chicagoland! The sight of the first colorful blooms of the season peaking out remind us spring (and warmer weather) is coming. My kids are also ...

Imagine a warm summer day spent wandering through your local downtown that are lined with booths filled with one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Support local artisans at these art shows in 2026. These 2026 ...

We hope this list helped you in your search for “touch a truck near me!” Looking for other places to see cool vehicles? Check out our list of classic car shows happening throughout the summer.

Wow — where do I even start with this gem of a playground? Diecke Park Discovery Zone in Huntley has got to be one of my favorite playgrounds in the Chicago suburbs! The design committee worked ...

If you’ve ever seen those beautifully decorated cupcakes and thought there’s no way I could make that, Annalise from Sweet B’s Bake Shop might change your mind. We recently invited Annalise over to do ...

Includes entry to the museum at a designated entry time, either 4:00 pm or 7:00 pm, with access to all exhibitions and experiences. You may enter anytime after your chosen entry time, and up to the ...

M&M Playland Cafe is a brand-new indoor play space opening this Saturday in Schaumburg, designed for kids to climb, explore, imagine, and burn off energy while parents relax with coffee and a clear ...