Lava Island is officially open on Friday in Kildeer, and it’s one of the largest indoor play spaces we’ve been to in Chicagoland.

Think you’ve got what it takes to be Lisle’s best Mario Kart Racer? Enter and compete for the title. This game is rated E. Ending times for this event may vary by up to 15 minutes. Registration is ...

This Valentine’s Day Weekend, February 14 & 15, we’re inviting guests of all ages to step into a picture-perfect moment with a FREE Photos in The Barbie Car experience, included with regular museum ...

Getting Easter Bunny pictures with kids is a must-do each spring! We’ve found 45+ spots in Chicago’s west and northwest suburbs where you and your kids can snag a photo with the Easter Bunny, all ...

Join us for an open sensory playtime! We will have different tactile and sensory experiences for young kids to learn and engage with together. Recommended Ages 0-5 with Caregiver.

Join other gamers to play and discuss your favorite video games like Minecraft, Mario Kart 8, Super Smash Bros., and more. Bring your own Nintendo Switch and DS devices to share the fun with friends.

Could freezing, winter temperatures be behind us? Our list of things to do with kids this weekend has springtime fun including maple sugaring events, Lunar New Year celebrations, and more ...

Create, imagine, and explore with local artist Rich Lo! Inspired by his enchanting books After the Moonrise and After the Snowfall, children will create their own beautiful scenes, tell their own ...

Our nature-loving readers have voted and these are your top 10 free nature centers in Chicagoland for 2026! Nature centers are open year-round and offer indoor spaces where kids can explore and learn ...

Dive Into a World of Ocean Wonders! Ocean Wonders will splash into Wonder Works this February. The museum will be filled with activities celebrating all things fictional and real found in the ocean!

Snow Play at Pottawatomie Park. Get ready to play! An early childhood staff member will meet you at the park listed above. Families welcome! No registration needed. Just show up for some fun.