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Medieval Times Schaumburg IL
Bob Cushman

Summer Fun at Medieval Times

                  Guest post by Medieval Times Chicago in Schaumburg, IL Have a blast this summer and experience living history at Medieval Times. The breathtaking Andalusian horse show, Knights defending their realm, a princess and a king are only some of the wonders... Read More

Friday Fun Five July 3 2015

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! Sponsored by PELICAN HARBOR AQUATIC CENTER   For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Summer issue, or search our calendar of events! Afternoon Festivities July 4 in Glen Ellyn... Read More

Friday Fun Five JUNE 26 2015

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! Sponsored by KENOSHA PUBLIC MUSEUM For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Summer issue, or search our calendar of events! Greek Fest 2015 June 26-28 at St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox... Read More

Friday Fun Five JUNE 19 2015

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! Sponsored by KENOSHA PUBLIC MUSEUM   For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Summer issue, or search our calendar of events!   Pelican Harbor Hawaiian Luau and Fundraiser June... Read More

Friday Fun Five JUNE 12 2015

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! Sponsored by KENOSHA PUBLIC MUSEUM   For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Summer issue, or search our calendar of events!   Jelly Belly Summer Carnival June11-14 in Pleasant... Read More

Friday Fun Five JUNE 5 2015

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! Sponsored by KENOSHA PUBLIC MUSEUM   For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Summer issue, or search our calendar of events!   Taste of Wheaton 2015 June 4-7 in... Read More

Summer Festivals in June 2015

Chicagoland is know for it’s great neighborhood festivals. You have to get to at least one a month. There are so many to choose from every weekend! Find more events and lists of art festivals, car shows and more in the Oaklee’s Summer Guide.    June 4-7 Taste of Wheaton Wheaton:... Read More
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KIDS grandparent safety
Bob Cushman

Top 5 Safety Rules for Grandparents

Oaklee’s guest post by Laura Nikolovska, Program Director for Kids In Danger, a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to improving children’s product safety.   Pass this on to grandma- the top 5 safety rules that all grandparents need to know about baby safety Grandparents play a vital role in their grandchildren’s lives.... Read More

Tempel Lipizzans Performances

Did you know that these “flying horses” were rescued by General George S. Patton in World War II? This year, 2015, marks the 70th anniversary of the end of the war. During the closing days of the war, Gen. Patton learned of Lipizzan horses that were being held as... Read More

Splashtastic Summertime Fun!

            Guest post from the Bolingbrook Park District Finally the weather has turned warmer and summer thoughts have become clearer. Now is the perfect time to plan what your family will be doing this summer. Look no further than Pelican Harbor Indoor/Outdoor Aquatic Park.... Read More

Friday Fun Five MAY 29 2015

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! Sponsored by KOHL CHILDREN’S MUSEUM   For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Summer issue, or search our calendar of events!   Train Extravaganza Weekend May 30-31 in Kenosha,... Read More
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dad daughter breakfast date
Bob Cushman

Win this book…

and Learn Spanish over Breakfast! Introduce your children to a new language. Keep their minds active this summer. Have fun at breakfast every morning.   Here’s an easy way to introduce your children to the wonderful concept of speaking a new language. Did you know that Spanish is the primary... Read More
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Memorial Day Veterans
Bob Cushman

Operation Locate a Hero

You can help locate and honor World War II veterans by connecting them with Honor Flight Chicago. This is the non-profit organization that provides all-expense-paid trips for America’s most senior heroes to visit the Washington D.C. memorial built in their honor. There are an estimated 17,000 World War II... Read More
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Cooper & Kid kits, Fathers & kids
Bob Cushman

Cooper & Kid: Kits for Fathers & Kids

Looking for a unique way for dads to have some fun with their kids or a Father’s Day gift to use year round? You’ve got to try a subscription box from Cooper & Kid. It’s a quarterly kit full of fun based on a theme, specifically designed for dads... Read More
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Memorial Day Veterans
Bob Cushman

Friday Fun Five MAY 22 2015

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! Sponsored by KOHL CHILDREN’S MUSEUM   For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Spring issue, or search our calendar of events!   Wonderland, Alice’s Rock and Roll Adventure May 23... Read More
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Girl writing
Bob Cushman

Growing a Writer

                    Guest post by Bright Horizons Early Education and Preschool   It’s never too early to encourage your child to begin a lifelong pattern of written communication. Writing is not only a practical skill that all children need to master to... Read More
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Naper Settlement Camp Naper
Bob Cushman

Adventures await at Camp Naper!

                    Guest post from Naper Settlement, Naperville IL   Kids will make discoveries, explore, create and have fun at Naper Settlement’s one-day, two-day, three-day and weeklong camps. Naper Settlement’s 12-acre museum campus at 523 S. Webster St. in Naperville, and... Read More

Friday Fun Five MAY 15 2015

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! Sponsored by KOHL CHILDREN’S MUSEUM   For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Spring issue, or search our calendar of events!   Penny Posh Kids’ Spring Resale May 14-16 in... Read More
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Lincoln Marsh Wheaton IL
Bob Cushman

Friday Fun Five MAY 8 2015

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! Sponsored by KOHL CHILDREN’S MUSEUM   For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Spring issue, or search our calendar of events!   2nd Annual Spring Fever Reliever May 9 in... Read More
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Bike Riding in Chicagoland
Bob Cushman

What Kind of Bike Should Your Kids Get?

 Are you searching for a nice children’s gift that can promote a healthier lifestyle? Then why not give your daughter or son a bicycle? Although it’s cooler to give the little ones a mobile device or playing console, nothing really beats the amazing experience of riding around the neighborhood park... Read More

Baby Expo Chicago 2015

                UPCOMING SHOWS FOR 2015 May 17, 2015 · 9am – 4pm Marriott Schaumburg 50 N. Martingale Rd. Schaumburg CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS   July 12, 2015 · 9am – 4pm Holiday Inn Skokie 5300 Touhy Ave. Skokie CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS... Read More
Safety
Lincoln Marsh Wheaton IL
Bob Cushman

Playground Safety Questions

Your playground safety questions- answered! In an effort to reduce injury and spread awareness, KID has compiled some of the most common questions we get about playground use and asked Amy Hill, Project Manager at the Injury Prevention and Research Center at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital... Read More

Family-Friendly Performances in May 2015

There’s nothing like a live performance to stimulate your child’s imagination and provide a level of engagement that they just can’t get from a screen. Check out these family-friendly shows going on this month. Sponsored by: Chicago Children’s Theatre. Get ready to rock! Wonderland, Alice’s Rock and Roll Adventure.    ... Read More

What is a Recall Anyway?

Oaklee’s guest post by Laura Nikolovska, Program Director for Kids In Danger, a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to improving children’s product safety.   We talk about them a lot at Kids In Danger, but we don’t often take time to talk about what exactly it means when a recall happens.... Read More

Discover World Class Museums in Kenosha WI

                    Guest post by the Kenosha Public Museum Shake off the winter cobwebs and take a day trip to discover the world class museums of Kenosha, Wisconsin. Situated on Lake Michigan, the museums are a short car (free parking!) or... Read More
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Bob Cushman

2015 Centennial Beach Memberships

                Guest post by the Naperville Park District As Naperville’s historic Centennial Beach undergoes its annual preparation for the summer season, excitement is building among Riverwalk visitors who catch a glimpse of the Beach at various stages of transformation.  Each year the... Read More

Never Say No

Authors Mark and Jan Foreman are parents to Jon and Tim Foreman of the Grammy-winning, multi-Platinum selling band Switchfoot. Their new book, Never Say No: Raising Big Picture Kids, released on May 1, 2015, from publisher David C Cook. Here are their ideas for avoiding the word “no.” Never Say No 7 IDEAS FOR PARENTS... Read More
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Kohl Children's Museum Touch a Truck Family Festival
Bob Cushman

Friday Fun Five MAY 1 2015

Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories! Sponsored by KOHL CHILDREN’S MUSEUM   For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Spring issue, or search our calendar of events!   Earth Aid 2015 May 3 in Bolingbrook... Read More
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Chicago Swim School
Bob Cushman

Children Who Swim Start Smarter

                  Guest post by Rob Jacobsen, Chicago Swim School, Arlington Heights, IL Talk to any parent that has had their child in swimming lessons at a very early age, and you’ll likely find a passionate parent who can quickly list examples of... Read More