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Nature Play Areas: Unstructured Outdoor Spaces for Kids in the Suburbs
Ditch the rulebook, skip the plastic slide, and let your kids build a fort out of actual sticks Not every playground needs to have a slide, swings, and rubber mulch.…
2 Hours of Freedom: Crystal Lake’s New Inflatable Playground for Kids
Bounce houses, slides, and obstacle courses built for hours of nonstop energy If you’ve got a kid who bounces off the walls (literally or figuratively), 2 Hours of Freedom in…
Kid-Friendly Stops Along the Union Pacific West Metra Line
The Union Pacific West Metra Line runs from Chicago Ogilvie (Chicago OT) out to Elburn, with stops in some darling downtowns with lots to explore, including parks, cute cafes, toy…
Character Visits & Meet-and-Greets: Where to Find Your Kids’ Favorite Characters in the Suburbs
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 spaces…
Children’s Resales and Consignment Shops to Save on Kids’ Clothing and Gear
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…

















