The dog days of summer are settling in, but there’s still plenty of family fun to be found before the summer slips away. Whether you’re looking to fill a free afternoon or plan a memorable weekend, ...

Walk through our 1906 waycar (also called a caboose) and hear how it was first used on the rails and then by Brooks McCormick after its retirement. All ages; under 18 with an adult. Free. No ...

Let's wear our favorite club jersey and come to the library to watch the World Cup together.

There’s nothing quite like watching your kid’s face light up when their favorite character walks through the door. Across Chicago’s west and northwest suburbs, libraries, bookstores, malls, and play ...

Help Us Celebrate All Things Peach During our 6th Annual Peach Festival! — Homemade Peach Cobbler, Tree Ripened Fresh Peaches, Just Peachy Ice Cream, Peach Slushies, Peachy Funnel Cakes and SO MUCH ...

Games and activities revolving around everyone’s favorite summer treat: ice cream! Pass Holders can enjoy one FREE ice cream cup. Sundae bar opens at 3:00 pm while supplies last. Non-members may ...

We are dying to bring you our 8th Annual Best Decorated Halloween Houses list with a map, photos, and important details (including how scary it is, when the display be ready, and hours for houses with ...

It’s out with the old and in with the new-to-you! Replenish your child’s wardrobe, shoe rack, sports gear, baby items, and much, much more at these children’s resales and consignment sales throughout ...

If you have kids that are into robots, this project is for you! You can make the robot any size you would like using these instructions- it just depends on what size boxes you have! It’s a great way ...

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’re feeling up for an adventure, check out these pony rides that are a mini-road trip away. Summer Festivals and Fall Festivals! Our festivals guides include details about what will be at each ...

We are lucky to have such amazing playgrounds to explore! Especially in the summertime, I love trying to find the best playgrounds near me. I load my kids into the car, find a destination, and we are ...