Experience the magic of the holidays with beautiful lights, festive theater productions and bustling markets.
Kids
Family-friendly things to do with kids in and around Chicago
The most festive holiday theater shows to see this winter
Make a new holiday tradition for the whole family.
Where to see twinkling Christmas lights in Chicago
Get a hefty dose of holiday spirit.
The all-time best Chicago museums
The best museums in Chicago are both educational and fun.
The coolest spots for hiking near Chicago
Complete with easy options for the little ones.
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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
Kiddos can explore their artistic sides at Oak Park's creative children's museum
Martial Arts Training Temple
Get one month of Shaolin Kung-Fu for only $55 at Martial Arts Training Temple
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Best spots to play
Hiking trails for the whole family
Explore great hiking trails, all within a few hours' drive
Top children’s museums
Get your play on!
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
These well curated shops often have fun displays for hands-on playing.
Chicago parent survival guide
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
Let the Obamas handle storytime tonight.
Taking your kids to the hair salon is a whole different ballgame
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
Let the Obamas handle storytime tonight.
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
“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
Don't move to the suburbs until you read this list