SMASH Your Pumpkins, Don't Trash Them! 🎃
One of my family's favorite post-Halloween traditions is taking our jack o' lanterns to the local…
Best Places to See Peak Fall Foliage in DuPage County in 2026
Wondering when the fall leaves will peak in DuPage County and where the best spots are to see them? Look…
Morton Arboretum Reveals Three New Spaces in the Children’s Garden
Morton Arboretum is celebrating three new Basics-inspired garden spaces in the Arboretum’s Children…
How to Watch the 2026 Perseid Meteor Shower With Your Family
The Perseid meteor shower returns every August, and it's one of those rare events that's just as…
🔌 Get Ready for Unplug Illinois Day 2026
Every year, on the second Saturday of July, Unplug Illinois Day encourages people to plug into all of the…
Free Fishing Days 2026: When You Can Fish Free in Every State
Looking for an easy outdoor adventure the whole family will love? Say hello to fishing — a simple…
Sponsored Summer Adventures for All Ages: Things to Do with Your Tots AND Teens
Do you have toddlers and teens? Maybe cousins visiting from out of town? Looking for local ideas to have…
Brookfield Zoo Chicago Opens Most Ambitious Project in Zoo History
New $66 Million Addition to Brookfield Zoo Chicago, James & Elizabeth Bramsen Tropical Forests, opens…
Sponsored The Forge: Lemont Quarries Launches Four New Attractions This Summer
The Forge: Lemont Quarries, a 300-acre outdoor adventure park, is a one-of-a-kind destination nestled wit…
Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum- Open Through Jan 4!
Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum will brighten up the holiday season beginning with its…
Cosley Zoo Celebrates 50 Years!
Cosley Zoo in Wheaton is marking a big birthday this year—the zoo turns 50 years old on August 17,…
It's Lilac Time in Lombard! 💜
Lilac time in Lombard runs from May 4th - May 19th! If you haven't been before, Lombard Park District…
Viewing The Solar Eclipse: How To Make A Pinhole Projector
We all want a peek at the upcoming solar eclipse, and a pinhole projector offers a creative and safe solu…
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