Kidlist
Your resource for kid-friendly activities, events and classes in the west and northwest suburbs of Chicago.
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120 Things to Do with Kids This Weekend: November 6-8
There's fun for families all over Chicagoland! Get details about all the things to do with kids this weekend in our community.
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New! Seed to Sky NaturePlay School in Oakbrook Terrace
Oakbrook Terrace Park District is opening Seed to Sky NaturePlay School at Lake View Nature Center in January. The registration fee is waived through November 20!
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Dinovember: 30 Days of Dinosaur Fun
Celebrate Dinovember with free dinosaur storytimes, crafts, trivia, yoga, and fossil fun at libraries across the west and northwest suburbs all November.
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Kohl Children’s Museum in Glenview: The New Roots of Kindness Exhibit + Tips for Your Visit
Kohl Children’s Museum in Glenview has a new permanent exhibit, Roots of Kindness, built around gratitude, respect, and kindness. We visited on a Tuesday morning with my 2-year-old daughter. Here’s what we found, along with everything you need to know to plan your visit to the…
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Carmela Full of Wishes at Chicago Children’s Theatre: A Heartfelt, Bilingual Show for Families
Chicago Children’s Theatre is kicking off its 21st season with the return of Carmela Full of Wishes, a warm, bilingual musical based on the picture book by Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson. This theater performance runs from October 29 to November 15, 2026, with…
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Want Pizza, Cookies, or Breakfast with Santa? These Christmas 2026 Events Let Kids Feast with St. Nick
Any opportunity to see Santa during the Christmas season is filled with magical moments, but what could make them even more special? Enjoying a delicious meal with Mr. and Mrs. Claus! From fancy breakfast with Santa events to casual pizza hangouts, these festive dining…
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2026 Toy Drives and Donation Opportunities to Spread Holiday Cheer
The spirit of holiday cheer encourages us towards generosity, and toy drives are a great way to help kids get into the giving. Involving kids can start with explaining the need and how the organization you’re supporting is helping to address it. Toy drives specifically allow…
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100+ Kid-Friendly Halloween Displays Without the Gore Near Chicago
Want the Halloween magic without the nightmares? We pulled every display from our Halloween driving routes that skips the blood and gore, so you can plan a night out with your littlest trick-or-treaters. You’ll find singing pumpkins, dancing skeletons, pirate ships, Hocus Pocus…
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Free Home Haunts with Live Scare Actors Around Chicagoland
Some Halloween houses don’t just decorate, they perform! These home haunts across Chicagoland add live actors to their displays, from roaming witches and clowns to full walk-throughs with costumed scarers. Most are free, and many collect donations for local charities, so bring a…
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Bookmark These Indoor Trick or Treating and Halloween Events in Case of Scary Weather
Let’s face it: Chicago weather is temperamental. Some years on Halloween, we’re in shorts; others, we’re breaking out our winter coats, boots, and gloves. To prepare for the uncertainty, we’ve gathered plenty of indoor Halloween events to keep Halloween festivities going, no…
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Paved Fall Trails Near Inclusive Playgrounds in Chicago’s Suburbs
Watching the leaves change color is one of the best reasons to get outside in the fall. Add a nearby playground, and a walk through the trees can become a full family outing. We’ve found paved fall trails near inclusive playgrounds throughout Chicago’s suburbs, including places…
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2026 Trick-or-Treating Hours in the West and Northwest Suburbs
As Halloween approaches, your little pumpkins, fairies, and goblins, are likely anxiously awaiting the best candy night of the year! But what time does trick-or-treating start in your neighborhood? We’ve got the answer for you! We know that it’s hard to wait until school lets…