Discover family activities, outdoor adventures, wildlife, learning and seasonal experiences in the Forest Preserves of Cook ...

Discover how Chicagoland families can bring reading, photography, fishing, crafts and other favorite hobbies into the Forest Preserves of Cook County.

Some family bucket lists require months of planning and a trip far from home. This one can start with a picnic, a pair of walking shoes and an afternoon in Cook County. Across the Forest Preserves of ...

Plan your family’s fall in Chicago with our guide to pumpkin patches, apple picking, fall festivals, Halloween events and ...

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.

Fall has arrived in the Chicago suburbs, and with it comes a lineup of festivals perfect for getting outside before the weather turns. From parades and polka to scarecrow contests and pumpkin-spiced ...

Fall and winter at Brookfield Zoo Chicago are shaping up to be packed with family fun. From a jam-packed calendar of festivals, cultural celebrations and the return of Chicagoland's longest-running ...

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 ...