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Family-friendly things to do with kids in and around Chicago

ZooLights will still illuminate Lincoln Park this year, but you’ll have to pay admission to get in
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ZooLights will still illuminate Lincoln Park this year, but you’ll have to pay admission to get in

And tickets are on sale! 

A glittering tunnel of lights will illuminate the Chicago Botanic Garden this winter
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A glittering tunnel of lights will illuminate the Chicago Botanic Garden this winter

Make holiday memories with the kiddos at this gorgeous light display. 

A drive-through lights display is coming to Morton Arboretum this fall
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A drive-through lights display is coming to Morton Arboretum this fall

Starting November 20, guests can experience a nearly two-mile stretch of colorful lights from their cars.

The best pumpkin patches near Chicago
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The best pumpkin patches near Chicago

These farms provide an entire afternoon worth of activity all within a two-hour drive from downtown.

The all-time best things to do in Chicago with kids
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The all-time best things to do in Chicago with kids

We have the inside scoop on can't-miss museums, play-friendly parks and Chicago mainstays that welcome little ones with open arms. 

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Museum of Science and Industry
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Museum of Science and Industry

Interactivity is the name of the game at this fun and family-friendly museum

Beginner's Art Studio at Wonder Works
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Beginner's Art Studio at Wonder Works

Kiddos can explore their artistic sides at Oak Park's creative children's museum

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Chicago History Museum

Chicago History Museum

Discover Chicago's storied history at this Lincoln Park museum

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Martial Arts Training Temple

Martial Arts Training Temple

Get one month of Shaolin Kung-Fu for only $55 at Martial Arts Training Temple

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Hiking trails for the whole family
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Hiking trails for the whole family

Explore great hiking trails, all within a few hours' drive 

Top children’s museums
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Top children’s museums

Get your play on!

Art classes for kids
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Art classes for kids

Channel your kids' artistic energy off of your walls and into a less damaging direction at these art classes

Toy stores in Chicago
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Toy stores in Chicago

These well curated shops often have fun displays for hands-on playing.

Chicago parent survival guide

Places to get kids’ haircuts in Chicago
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Places to get kids’ haircuts in Chicago

Taking your kids to the hair salon is a whole different ballgame

Watch Barack and Michelle Obama read a children’s book
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Watch Barack and Michelle Obama read a children’s book

Let the Obamas handle storytime tonight.

Kid-approved eats at Time Out Market Chicago
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Kid-approved eats at Time Out Market Chicago

There's plenty here for young diners to devour, too.

Story Time with Drag Queens puts a new face on kid lit
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Story Time with Drag Queens puts a new face on kid lit

“A lot of them, I have found, don’t even see gender with us. A lot of them just call us ‘princesses.'"

25 reasons why Chicago is the best city to raise kids
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25 reasons why Chicago is the best city to raise kids

Don't move to the suburbs until you read this list