Something colorful is happening at branches of the Chicago Public Library. It’s not just about reading — it’s about creating. Thanks to a vibrant collaboration between the CPL and the Art Institute of ...

Five-acre aquatic park with zero-depth entry pool, interactive spray ground, lazy river, slides, diving board, plus sand-play area. Bayou-themed 8.5-acre park with zero-depth pool, lazy river, slides, ...

“Curious Chicago Kids” is a new Chicago Parent series that helps families explore the city and answer kids’ curious questions along the way. From shiny sculptures to zoo facts, we break it down so ...

Families in Chicagoland can now explore lush rainforests and watch chimps swing through towering trees all without leaving the state. The Brookfield Zoo, the largest zoo in the Chicago area, will ...

At St. John’s Northwestern Academies (SJNA) in Delafield, Wisconsin, education isn’t just about academic achievement — but about shaping confident, capable leaders prepared to thrive in an ...

For Palatine parents, one of the first steps to planning a child’s education is knowing which school they will attend. Palatine, Illinois, is served by two school districts: an elementary school ...

You’re crushing work deadlines and leading Zoom meetings with ease, but when it comes time to decide on dinner, you freeze. Or maybe you can easily make it through a jam-packed work trip, but as soon ...

SmartAsset Top 10 Happiest Cities 1. Plano, Texas. Households earning $100,000 or more: 54.3% Poverty rate: 7% Households spending 50% or more of income on housing: 13% Days with good mental health: ...

See this iconic band, +LIVE+ at Brookfield Zoo Chicago's premier summer concert series. The concert supports animal care and conservation. Event cost: $75/general admission, $65/members, $15/ages 0-11 ...

Plan smart museum visits with our 2025 calendar of free admission days at Chicago’s top spots for Illinois families. Discover why kids love “The Bean” in Chicago — and how to explain it with fun facts ...

Go, Cubs, go! To make your child's first Cubs game a win, here’s how to score the best family deals and memories. Plan ahead! We've rounded up some of the best activities and events to do with kids in ...

Join Sagawau Environmental Learning Center for a walk focusing on the contributions made by African-American naturalists. Event cost: Free. Event time: 1 p.m. June 19, 2025 ...