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Maple Syrup Events March 2015

Spring is Maple Sugaring time! Here are Chicagoland’s top events to learn more about the harvesting and production of this sweet treat from maples trees right in our local forest preserves! Get out there and make some memories! For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Spring issue, or search... Read More
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Tips for Choosing a Summer Day Camp

Oaklee’s guest post by Bright Horizons Early Preschool and Childcare Before you know it, the school year will come to an end and you will be trading your snowsuits for swimsuits. If you are considering enrolling your child in summer camp, it’s never too early to... Read More

Friday Fun Five Feb 27 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 Chicago Children’s Theatre   For more great family events, see Oaklee’s Spring issue, or search our calendar of events! Championship Bullriders and Barrel Racing... Read More

Save on your Ski Clothing with GetOutfitted

Are you heading to the slopes during spring break? Here’s a great idea to equip the family on a budget. Rather than buying new clothing for your trip every year–especially with kids that grow two sizes per season–you can upgrade your clothing and gear through a... Read More

Friday Fun Five Feb 20 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 Chicago Children’s Theatre   Spotlight’s SHREK: The Musical February 19-22 in Glen Ellyn Featuring a cast of comical characters, not to mention a collection... Read More

Friday Fun Five Feb 13 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 Chicago Children’s Theatre   Snow Daze Festival February 14 in Kenosha WI Come CHILL with us in Downtown Kenosha at this free, family-friendly... Read More

Friday Fun Five Feb 6 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 Chicago Children’s Theatre   Frostival 2015 February 7 in Park Ridge Enjoy the snow and participate in outdoor games and activities such as... Read More
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Winter Break Camps

                Looking for a winter break camp? Here’s a list of fabulous day camps for all kinds of activities. The YMCA Chicago even offers overnight camps. It’s not too late to sign up so register now! Specialty Camps The... Read More
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XOXO Feelings & Families leaves on February 1, 2015

Editor’s Note: The Museum is currently closed due to a flooding. Check the website to get the latest information.      XOXO: An Exhibit about Love & Forgiveness leaves the DuPage Children’s Museum on February 1, 2015! Developing Emotional Intelligence From infancy, human beings express emotions naturally. Developmentally children... Read More

Live Theater Performances

I’ll bet you remember a theater production you saw as a child much better than you remember a movie. Live performances provide a degree of engagement that you don’t find when watching a movie or reading a book. Theater can spark the imagination of children and... Read More
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Throwing a Halloween Party for Kids

  It’s time to plan your Halloween Parties. Here are some of our favorite ideas for the season. • Set the tone with a clever invitation. Better Homes and Gardens Editor-in-Chief Ann Blevins has a list of 12 tips and tricks for a memorable party. She sets the... Read More
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Ways to Have Fun With Leaves

The leaves around us are turning and starting to fall. My kids never got tired of jumping into the big pile of leaves that we had just raked. Here are some more fun projects and games with leaves. Get out and enjoy the wonderful fall weather! I... Read More

Medieval Times

  Surrender to an age of bravery and honor and witness epic battles of steel and steed during our tournament spectacular.  From ringside seats, discover a feast for the eyes and appetite.  A day or evening of enchantment and excitement for all ages awaits you.

Whether you... Read More

Farm Heritage Festival

Farm Heritage Festival Saturday and Sunday, September 20 and 21 Check out hundreds of antique tractors, cars and steam engines, and other farm machinery as we celebrate Lake County’s rural roots at the 22nd Annual Farm Heritage Festival, Saturday and Sunday, September 20 and 21, 9... Read More

Disney On Ice Princesses & Heroes

Believing is Just the Beginning! Disney On Ice presents Princesses & Heroes Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt Comes to Chicago -Tinker Bell Whisks Audiences through Classic Moments from some of Disney’s most Beloved Stories of Beautiful Princesses and their Daring Heroes – CHICAGO (Aug. 13,... Read More
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Half Price Mini Golf at Holes & Knolls

Are you looking for a family-friendly activity for your school days off? Swing over to Holes & Knolls Miniature Golf Course for half-price mini golf! Located within Maryknoll Park (845 Pershing Avenue, Glen Ellyn), Holes & Knolls Miniature Golf Course features 36 holes of miniature golf... Read More

10 Great First Pets

Kids are always clamoring for a pet, without understanding how much work comes along with the adoption. Before you say no to vet bills, food, grooming, clean-up and all the additional responsibility of a pet, here’s a list from www.howstuffworks.com of non-traditional pets that could be... Read More
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Great Water Balloon Games

It is hot, hot, hot and there is nothing more fun than a good old fashion water balloon fight! This got me thinking – what are some fun games that we can make up to level this pool-less party up?!?! Catch – Partners stand close facing... Read More
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Recipe for a Summer Day Trip

Oaklee’s guest post by Diane Malinowski with Elk Grove Park District   So all winter you are promising to take  the kids to that place you promised to take them last summer.  It’s not too late, get out the calendar and make a commitment. Summer goes fast.... Read More
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All Tracks Lead to FUN!

  Summer in Chicago is unquestionably the best time to enjoy all the attractions and special events that the city has to offer and that fun starts with a Metra train ride.   Aboard Metra, you can reach Chicago’s beautiful lakefront, museums and cultural attractions as well... Read More
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7 Simple Ways to Be Happy!

By Sam Glenn, the Authority on Attitude There are many things that can create happiness, but ultimately happiness is an inside job. It is you choosing to be happy. You can’t put the weight of your happiness on another person or wait for the weather to be... Read More
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15 Things To Do On A Snowy Day

Chicago is no stranger to snow storms, and this winter we haven’t even seen the one of the top ten snow storms to hit the area.  When a huge blizzard or just some lake effect fills Chicagoland  with feet and inches of white stuff, it can be easy to... Read More

Family Fun and Adventure are in bloom this spring

Welcome to Real, Original, Rockford! www.gorockford.com Real Original Summer Activities in your Backyard! Rockford, IL Real, Original Rockford provides plenty of fun for your family this summer! We are a City of Gardens, a Region of Four Rivers, where culture and entertainment are abundant. Do the... Read More
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Museum Fun Facts

Fun Fact from the Chicago History Museum On January 27, 1967, the largest snowfall in Chicago’s recorded history came to an end, with over 20 inches of snow having fallen in less than 48 hours. Read more about Chicago’s climate here. Fun Fact from the Museum of Science... Read More

Family Fun and Adventure are in bloom this spring

gorockford.com Family Fun and Adventure are in bloom this spring in Real. Original. Rockford. Do the kids love nature? Rock Cut State Park is the place to explore thousands of acres of hiking and biking trails, as well as fishing, paddle boating, kayaking, camping, and more. Speaking of... Read More
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15 Things To Do On A Snowy Day

Chicago is no stranger to snow storms, and this winter we haven’t even seen one of the top ten snow storms to hit the area.  When a huge blizzard or just some lake effect fills Chicago land with feet and inches of white stuff, it can be easy to... Read More