Blog

EventsHoliday
Halloween Pumpkin
Bob Cushman

Family-Friendly Halloween Events

Events for Families with All-Ages Whether you’re the bravest of the lot or a scaredy-cat that hides when it’s dark, here are some events to give you the spooks for Halloween. Find more local activities and events for the holiday in the Oaklee’s online calendar. These events are for... Read More
EventsFeatured
Bob Cushman

Friday Fun Five September 30 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s September/October Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Fabulous Fall Fest – Mt. Prospect Park... Read More
Featured
Family Fun Contests
Bob Cushman

Family Fun Contests!

Oaklee’s Family Guide provides you with fun all year round. We’re giving away passes to fests and fun activities all season, so enter the contest below and be sure to check back for new contests.     Congratulations to our recent winners Disney on Ice: Milena in Des Plaines Disney on Ice:... Read More
EventsFeatured
Bob Cushman

Friday Fun Five September 23 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s September/October Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       11th Annal Hyde Park Arts & Crafts... Read More
EventsFeatured
Bob Cushman

Friday Fun Five September 16 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s September/October Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Chicago Pet Show – Lake County September... Read More
FeaturedSafety
Bob Cushman

Top 6 Cars for Infant Car Seats

Child Passenger Safety Week starts on Sept. 18 in 2016. The goal is to educate parents and caretakers about the importance of car seat safety for infants and young children. The team at Cars.com has done some investigating and identified the best cars for car seat installation. Here are... Read More
EventsFeatured
Bob Cushman

Friday Fun Five September 9 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s September/October Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Antioch’s Fall Arts & Crafts Faire –... Read More
EventsFeatured
Bob Cushman

Friday Fun Five September 2 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s September/October Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Last Fling September 2-5 in Naperville The... Read More
Events
Clothing Sale
Bob Cushman

Fall 2016 Resale and Consignment Events

Every time you turn around they’re another inch taller and another shoe size bigger! How do you keep up with sprouting kids without breaking the bank? Take advantage of all the fantastic resale and consignment events every fall and spring. You can get high-quality clothing, toys and seasonal items... Read More
EventsFeatured
Bob Cushman

Friday Fun Five August 26 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s September/October Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Fort Hill Activity Center Grand Opening –... Read More
EventsFeatured
Bob Cushman

Friday Fun Five August 19 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s July/August Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Fridays on the Green – Village of... Read More
EventsFeatured
Bob Cushman

Ample Family Fun in Sandwich

Every year since 1888 the Sandwich Fair takes place at the beautiful Sandwich Fairgrounds. Starting Wednesday September 7th thru Sunday September 11th the Sandwich Fair in Sandwich Illinois has something for everyone. Carnival Rides, classic fair foods, loads of entertainment , livestock judging, Commercial exhibits, culinary competitions just name... Read More
EventsFeatured
Bob Cushman

Friday Fun Five August 12 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s July/August Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Hinkley Fest – Park Ridge Park District... Read More
EventsFeatured
Bob Cushman

Friday Fun Five August 5 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s July/August Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Car Show – Elk Grove Village August... Read More
EventsFeatured
Cirque du Soleil: TORUK
Bob Cushman

Oaklee’s Review: Cirque du Soleil TORUK

Oaklee’s mom, Mary, took her kids to the TORUK – The First Flight: New Show from Cirque du Soleil at the United Center. Here’s her report. TORUK – The First Flight: New Show from Cirque du Soleil is a sensory journey into the imagination. Pleasantly heavy on the WOW factor and... Read More
EventsFeatured
Bob Cushman

Friday Fun Five July 29 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s July/August Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Country Farm Fair – Park Ridge Park... Read More
Featured
Carol Stream archery class
Bob Cushman

July is Parks & Recreation Month

Are you taking advantage of your local park district? Illinois is blessed with a tremendous resource in our parks and recreation departments. They provide multiple opportunities to explore new activities, have family outings and stay healthy. In recognition of how the parks and recreation departments positively impact the health and... Read More
EventsFeatured
Bob Cushman

Friday Fun Five July 22 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s July/August Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Mount Prospect Downtown Block Party July 22-23... Read More
Featured
Bob Cushman

Cook of the Week

Are you up to the challenge? The Cook of the Week Challenge is in its sixth year and we’re looking for culinary competitors! 16 suburban home cooks will compete to become the next Cook of the Year! Recipes will be judged by a rotating panel of judges including celebrity... Read More
EventsFeatured
Lake Geneva Canopy Tours
Bob Cushman

Zip Up to Wisconsin for Family Fun

Wisconsin is a great place for a mini-vacation or a summer staycation. It’s a short drive from Chicago with many family-friendly experiences. Choose your favorite activity and try some new ones: ride old-fashioned trolleys, zip-lining through the trees, boating on the lakes, exploring museums, eating Jelly Bellys, or just relaxing by... Read More
EventsFeatured
Bob Cushman

Friday Fun Five July 15 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s July/August Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Fridays on the Green – Village of... Read More

4 Alternative Ways To Heal ADD

A visit to the school nurse is a daily ritual for a growing number of American students who take a pill to calm their hyperactivity or to help them concentrate. If that’s surprising, it shouldn’t be. The number of cases of attention deficit disorder (ADD), also called attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder... Read More
EventsFeatured
Bob Cushman

Friday Fun Five July 8 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s July/August Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Antioch’s Taste of Summer Festival July 14-17... Read More
Featured
Bob Cushman

Kane County Fair

A celebration of community, family and 4-H Make room for fun and happy memories at the Kane County Fair on Wednesday, July 20 through Sunday, July 24, 2016 at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles, IL. The Kane County Fair is one of the oldest and long-standing fairs... Read More
Featured
Bob Cushman

Midyear Recall Updates

Not only is summer officially underway but also we are halfway through the year! We want to keep you posted on some of the largest recalls of 2016 so far, which are listed below. For a full list of recalls, visit CPSC.gov/recalls. To keep up with recalls, follow KID... Read More
EventsFeatured
Bob Cushman

Friday Fun Five July 1 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s July/August Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Freedom Four 4-Mile Run – Glen Ellyn... Read More
EventsFeatured
Bob Cushman

Friday Fun Five June 24 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s July/August Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       Greek Fest at St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox... Read More
Featured
Lightning
Bob Cushman

6 Tips for Lightning Safety

When there’s Lightning, Bolt to Safety Indoors It’s too easy to think we’re invincible when it comes to lightning storms—going outside, staying in the pool, or continuing a softball game as thunder sounds in the distance are not safe activities when lightning and thunder are in the area. Instead,... Read More
EventsFeatured
Bob Cushman

Friday Fun Five June 17 2016

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s May/June Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!       PrairieFest – Oswegoland Park District June 16-19... Read More
Featured
Boy eating corn Chicago summer festival
Bob Cushman

Chicagoland Summer Festivals 2016

Here’s a list of the biggest and best summer festivals in the Chicago area. With all these options, you’re bound to make some memories this summer!   June 15-Aug. 20 Grant Park Music Festival Chicago: www.grantparkmusicfestival.com Millennium Park. In its 81st season of offering free classical music, the Grant Park... Read More