It’s time to celebrate like it’s 1776! 4th of July fireworks are everywhere throughout the west and northwest suburbs, so get ready to ooh and aah at the skies this Independence Day. To round out the ...

Kick off summer at Cream of Wheaton! Enjoy four days of summer fun including live entertainment, food, a beer garden, carnival rides, kids’ activities, a business expo, and arts and crafts fair.

Explore a wide variety of fresh, locally sourced products including fruits and vegetables, certified organic produce, microgreens, pasture-raised meats, flowers, plants, gourmet cheeses, and even dog ...

The largest FREE Blues festival in the world, the festival features top tier talent performing in Chicago’s Millennium Park.

An Airport Open House! At the Cavalcade of Planes, you will enjoy all kinds of family fun. There will be many types of aircraft to see both flying and on the ground. You can experience a great event ...

Join us on select Saturdays this summer for free family fun from 10:30-11:15 a.m. on Front Street, generously sponsored by Kendra Schultz of Baird & Warner.

Don’t Miss a Taste of this Special Event!Mark your calendars now for the 2026 Taste of Bolingbrook at The Promenade Bolingbrook!

Every summer, my family gets excited to dive into the pool and enjoy a day in the sun. We love our local pool, but we also love to explore and meet friends at different pools for the day. Luckily, ...

When the weather isn’t cooperating and I’m looking for a way for my littles to get their wiggles out, I know an open gym will be a hit. Open gyms give children an indoor play space to run, jump, climb ...

Summertime fun is showing up in full force this weekend, and our list of things to do with kids is overflowing with family-friendly options. Pick your favorites and make the most of the weekend ...

Get your family in on some local waterfront fun and rent a kayak, paddleboat, or canoe this summer! These nearby spots are great for spending the day outside on the water, and off the screens.

There’s something about strawberry picking that officially makes it feel like summer. From eating berries straight from the field to grabbing strawberry donuts afterward, it’s one of those simple ...