Plan your family’s fall in Chicago with our guide to pumpkin patches, apple picking, fall festivals, Halloween events and seasonal things to do with kids. Enjoy a fall day-trip in 2026 to one of these ...

From a preschooler-friendly hunt to a Millennium Park art heist, here are 17 self-guided scavenger hunts to try in Chicago and the suburbs.

This September, families across the Chicago area have a meaningful way to remember Sept. 11 together. The Healing Field, presented by True Patriots Care, returns to the Oak Brook Polo Grounds from ...

Pretty soon, your kids will be going back to school, but that doesn't mean you can't get in one more summertime celebration before the school year gets too busy. What are your plans for Labor Day ...

Parents touring schools in Chicago usually come prepared with a list. They want to know about class sizes, teachers, academics, extracurriculars and where graduates go next. Then they walk onto the ...

This year, Halloween gets a spooky twist at Brookfield Zoo with BOO! at the Zoo, a family-friendly month-long celebration filled with seasonal activities. Families can explore the zoo in costume, ...

Illinois is beautiful in the fall. The vibrant foliage and perfect temperatures are begging to be enjoyed, so why not savor the season by getting out of Chicago and taking a mini vacation? We’ve got ...

If you’re looking for a playground in the middle of downtown Chicago, Elizabeth Benton Playground is worth adding to your list. Located inside Lakeshore East Park, the playground gives kids plenty of ...

Northwestern University’s Center for Talent Development gives curious children space to explore challenging subjects, meet like-minded peers and build confidence. Here’s what families need to know ...

This September marks the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, and communities across Chicagoland are gathering to honor the victims, first responders and the resilience that ...

There’s no better place to observe the Illinois night sky than the Palos Preserves — it’s the largest Urban Night Sky Place in the world, as designated by the International Dark-Sky Association. The ...