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Best Chicago Hotels for Families: Kid-Friendly Hotels with Awesome Amenities and Special Packages
The best Chicago hotels for families combine kid-friendly amenities, convenient locations near local attractions, and extra-special touches that help make traveling with children a little easier. Even though we live…
New! Beat the Clock at Time Mission in Mount Prospect
Randhurst Village in Mount Prospect is home to the newest interactive gaming experience in the suburbs, Time Mission. With over 25 different portals, guests are invited to collect points by…
Hanukkah Events in 2025 to Celebrate the Festival of Lights
Hanukkah (or Chanukah), a Jewish festival also known as the Festival of Lights, starts at sundown December 14, 2025 and ends on the night of December 22, 2025. Take advantage…
20 Unique Igloo Dining and Outdoor Patio Options Turn a Winter Meal Into a Magical Memory
These restaurants with winter-ready igloos are redefining “patio weather,” allowing al fresco dining all winter long. Sharing a meal together in a heated igloo, hut, pod, greenhouse or outdoor patio…
Snow Tubing at Mount Hoy at Blackwell Forest Preserve is Back Open This Year!
Want an awesome alternative to sledding? Head to Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville for a thrilling day of tubing. After being closed for the 2024-2025 winter season, we’re excited to share…
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10 Unique Holiday Events in Chicagoland to Make 2025 Extra Special
Does scrolling through all of the holiday activities make you feel overwhelmed? We have narrowed down all of the amazing local holiday events and activities to create a list of…
Winter Break Camps and Activities for Fun While School’s Out
I don’t know about you, but my kids are already asking if it’s winter break yet. These can be great days for staying in pajamas, testing out new toys, and…
45 “Noon Year’s Eve” and Other Local NYE Events for Kids
The countdown is on for 2026! Celebrate at these kids’ New Year’s festivities with bubbles, music, bounce houses, and countless other ways to enjoy some family-friendly fun to close out…
Be Amazed by Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Now in its 83rd year, Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light brings the magic of the holiday season to the halls of the Griffin Museum of Science and…
30 Chicagoland Christmas Pop-Up Restaurants and Bars with Incredible Holiday Decor
There are so many trendy Christmas pop-up bars across Chicagoland and local suburban restaurants going all-out with over-the-top holiday decorations, there are so many festive options for a fun meal…
Holidays @ Skydeck Chicago: Santa Visits, Festive Events & Breathtaking City Views
Get ready to celebrate the season from 103 floors above the city! Skydeck Chicago is located atop the Willis Tower and is the highest observation deck in the United States.…
Get Free Pictures with Santa for a Christmas 2025 Keepsake to Treasure Forever
Getting a picture of my kids with Santa each season is always a highlight of the holidays. When they get to meet Santa and I can get that Christmas photo…






























