Kids and Families News & Views

Bring the kids to Brookfield Zoo for free August 8 - 10

West SuburbsBefore you take the kids back to school, take them to Brookfield Zoo. August 8, 9 and 10 admission for children aged 11 and younger is free. The whole family will enjoy the dolphins and the Great...

An Easy Way to Find Something To Do This Weekend

Finding something to do in Chicago just got a little easier because today marks the launch of The Weekend Map Chicago. The Weekend Map shows you almost everything happening in Chicago this weekend (...
Zoppe Tent

Everybody loves a circus, Mi piace il circo Zoppe.

Chicago AreaAny story that begins with trading an elephant for your service is bound to be good. And so begins the American portion of the story of Zoppe Italian Circus. Fifth generation circus performer...
North Avenue Beach and the Chicago Skyline

Get Some Sand In Your Shorts - Chicago Beaches Open This Weekend

ChicagoIt's Memorial Day weekend, and that means Chicago's beaches are opening! They officially open tomorrow, and swimming is permitted when lifeguards are on duty (11am to 7pm). There are 15 beaches that...

Johnny Rockets is being a Cheap Shake

Bolingbrook, Chicago, Loop, NapervilleEarlier we mentioned that The Wild Hare is closing after 25 years. Johnny Rockets is also celebrating a quarter century, and they're doing it by offering 99 cent milkshakes. The Los Angeles-based...

Green City Market Opens Outdoors Today

Lincoln ParkChicago's most popular outdoor farmers market among chefs and foodies opens up today. During the winter months Green City Market is housed inside the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, and from today...

As American as Baseball and Lifeway Kefir

WrigleyvilleWrigley Field is synonymous with hot dogs and beer, but this weekend there's a healthy option near the Friendly Confines. Lifeway Kefir is celebrating 25 years by touring the country in an 80s themed...

Chew Chew at The Choo Choo (Hamburgers on Wheels)

Des PlainesOn a cloudy, not quite Spring morning, the sound of a train whistle bouncing through the parking garage, I took a very happy Toddler home from a very special lunch... The Toddler is obsessed with...

Chicago Park District Summer Registration Open

ChicagoThe Chicago Park District offers a wealth of activities during the summer and online registration opened this morning. You can start your search by park, by activity, by age group, and by zip code....

Kristi Yamaguchi Skates Into Town

Magnificent Mile | StreetervilleOlympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi appeared 1,000 feet above the Magnificent Mile, at the John Hancock Observatory Monday night.  Yamaguchi laced up her skates to promote her children's book,...

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