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Women & Children First Story Time
when: every Wednesday at 10:30 am to 11:00 am
where: Women & Children First Bookstore,
Andersonville
cost: Free
Head to Andersonville’s femme-focused bookstore for a fun morning of singing, dancing and silliness as… read more...
Whole Foods Market Kids Concert
when: every Wednesday at 10:00 am to 10:30 am
where:
Whole Foods Market Lincoln Park,
The Most Memorable Mother-Daughter Dates
She loves brushing your hair. You know what silly expression will elicit a giggle fit. And nothing beats your afternoon dance parties. Treat your little girl to a solo outing with her best pal — mom. Whether you enjoy being…
A Deep Look at Swimming Schools
Warm weather is on its way, and so are pool parties and lazy days at the beach. Get your guppies ready for the water with swimming lessons tailored to the doggy-paddle crowd. Chicago is equipped year-round with children’s swimming schools…
On Your Mark! 11 Great Kid-Friendly Races
Our hearts and thoughts are with those affected by the tragedy at the Boston Marathon. This goes out to all the runners out there.
You go from school pickups to play dates to sports practices at lightning speed. In the…
Garden Variety: 5 Ways to Dig Up Fun
Simple fact: Kids play in the dirt. So why not make it productive and garden together? (Your sidekick is sprier when it comes to the low work, anyway. Child learns to garden; Mom and Dad save their knees. Win-win.)
Green…
5 Groups Every New Mom Should Join
Congratulations, mama, on finding time to shower. Next on the to-do list: Leave the house. If you need a good reason to pack up all that gear, we’ve got one. These new moms groups offer everything from tips on the…
Chow Down! 6 Places Where Kids Eat Free
Picky little eaters famously prefer chicken nuggets, mac ‘n’ cheese and anything that looks like a goldfish cracker. That is, unless you make an effort to expose them to new things. Tastier things. Free things.
Like the sound of that?…
Read All About It! Free Story Hours Every Weekday
Some days, you need a pinch hitter when being a parent gets too overwhelming. Scratch one more duty off your list; we found people who will take over story time — for free.
Every single weekday in Chicago, there’s a…
Batter Up! Our Favorite Baseball Classes and Batting Cages
Around here, baseball is not just a pastime. It’s a way of life. Now that the Major League season is underway, the tiny slugger in your bunch is going to beg for a piece of the action.
Up their game…
Chicago’s Coolest Biking Family Tells You How to Pedal
Get in gear, everyone. May is National Biking Month and a great time to introduce kids to the joys of wheeling around town. There’s a lot to know before you head out there. To get you on the right path,…
Worth Your Bread: The Best Sandwich Shops
Sandwiches are surefire hits with kids, no matter how you slice ’em. In Chicago, they’re experiencing a renaissance of sorts, with PB&J now competing for attention with fancier newbies, including Euro-inspired bite-sized sammies and waffle ’wiches. In honor of picnicking…
The One App That Will Make Summer More Fun
Round, round, round you go. Where you stop? Anywhere with monkey bars and a ginormous tube slide.
Your little playground enthusiast loves to twirl, slide, run and climb. When you’re looking for a new place to cut loose, download Playground…
Puppets Take Chicago! (Find Out Where)
Once upon a time, before Pillow Pets and Webkinz roamed the earth, there were puppets. Big ones and small ones. Some on sticks and some on strings. All with a story to tell.
Just when you thought the old-fashioned playthings…
The South Loop Gets a Green Play Space
Little sprouts in the South Loop have a new place to play. Sod Room, an eco-friendly play space for crawlers through kindergarteners, has just opened in the historic Buick Building.
It’s a modern wonderland with an outdoors-y feel. But think…
Knock, Knock: 6 Home Delivery Services to Try
You’re a lean, mean errand-running machine. But doing the car seat shuffle day in and day out can get a little old. Take a break from life’s crazy dance, stick around the house, and get the jobs done using delivery…
Sunday Night Family-Style Dinners You’ll Love
Sundays are yum days. Why? They usually include a big, delicious meal shared with people you love. Avoid dish duty and head to Chicago restaurants that offer Sunday family-style dinners. It’s an age-old concept that’s getting new life, even at…
