Slides in a skyscraper, sinkhole trampolines, a music barn and a sand pit for budding archaeologists… Harvester Park and its Route 66 playground is one of our all time favorite places to play near Chicago.
Chicago-area families have a world-class zoo in Brookfield, Illinois. Located just west of the city of Chicago, Brookfield Zoo Chicago has over 3000 animals from all over the world. The animals’ indoor and outdoor habitats are nestled among lush landscaping and wide walkways. With plenty of interactive and interesting exhibits, an all-day visit for all
Each year, we sign-up for the CLIMB Network membership that includes six museums in the greater Chicago area. We have gotten this children’s museums membership year after year, because we think it is the best deal for families with young kids around Chicago.
Thomas the Tank Engine and his very useful buddies will be at Kohl Children’s Museum in Glenview, Illinois for just two more weeks! If you live in Chicagoland or are visiting for the holidays, we highly recommend that you visit this exhibit before it chugs away.
Our family loves visiting the Christkindlmarket in Aurora, Illinois each December. We don our most festive winter gear and head over to River Edge Park for multicultural experiences, food, drinks, music and holiday shopping. We have visited Christmas markets in Germany and Poland, and more recently Daley Plaza in Chicago. Now, the Christkindlmarket in Aurora
This week we visited the gorgeous new Wonder of Water exhibit at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago during a member preview. We are excited to share our experience with you as well as offer some tips for your visit. Wonder of Water at Shedd Aquarium New in 2024 Shedd Aquarium’s Wonder of Water exhibit showcases intertwined
