Halloween season is a popular, fan-favorite amongst us Chicagoans— and for good reason: we’ve got some of the most festive and exciting events all over the area! Don't miss these amazing family-friendly special events, parades, fall festivals and jack-o-lantern displays.

Who’s ready for all the fall festivities?? Pumpkin patches, halloween events, fall festivals and fun on the farm, surrounds the city and suburbs. From no frills to high frills, to your favorite instagrammable photo ops and special spooky events, I've got a great list for you!

It's here! The fresh, crisp fall air! How can you not love this season?? And what better way to enjoy the fall weather, than at an apple orchard! From low frills orchards to orchards with family fun attractions and fall festivals, I’ve got a great list below of popular u-pick apple orchards outside of the Chicagoland area.

Are you looking for something truly unique to do with your kids? Take a trip on a Metra train! There are 11 different train lines to choose from, each with multiple stops that are sure to entertain your kids.

For those with older kids, sometimes they want more than a small aquatic center and swimming pool, and that’s ok! Good thing is, we have some very thrilling water amusement parks near us, that can feed those adventure-seekers of yours!

It’s so easy to plan a staycation when you live in or so close to such an amazing city as Chicago. Between the world-class museums, popular tourist attractions, outdoor parks and beaches, broadway theater and so much more, you will never come up short of ideas for the perfect staycation!

No matter if you’re looking for thrill rides or rides geared towards kids or families, you’ll be sure to find a fun amusement park nearby Chicago! From outdoor amusement parks to indoor entertainment centers, we’ve also got theme parks for you that are worth the 2 hr drive.

Are you looking for something different to do with your kids? Chicagoland is filled with so many unique and out of the ordinary [and affordable!] attractions…. you just have to know where to find ‘em!

Summertime around Chicago is truly the best! Between festivals, beaches, amusement parks or day trips, you will never be short of ideas of things to do with your kids! Check out my summer bucketlist!

Eating out as a family is NOT cheap. But having a meal out can be a great way to spend time together; so here are places in the city and the suburbs that offer FREE meals for kids!

Bring the party to you! There are a lot of different kinds of themed-parties you can host at your own home or at another location of your choice.

What makes a restaurant kid-friendly? In addition to a kids menu and coloring sheets, these restaurants go above and beyond, offering a unique amenity to keep those kids entertained.

Finding a kid’s birthday party venue shouldn’t be so hard! But with all the different choices, the party planning can get overwhelming. I’m here to help you find the perfect place for your child’s next birthday celebration.

The Sloomoo Institute in Chicago: where you let someone else deal with the mess! Bring your kids to this immersive and interactive slime museum, where they’re free to explore and get their hands dirty… literally!

You can never be too young to learn how to give up your time to help others and to teach your children selfless acts of generosity. It’s a wonderful way to spend time together as a family and we actually think it’s also the best kind of playdate with friends or even as a birthday party!