Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in chicago, IL

Whatcha Doing This Weekend (May 9th-10th)?

by Caitlin Giles

May 08, 2009

As always, there is so much good stuff for families to do in Chicago this weekend (or for Dad and the kids to do while Mom enjoys a spa day).  Here are your best bets.

Family Days at the Museum of Contemporary Art.   Collaborate on a community-based mural and learn more about creating public art in your own neighborhood (cool, right?).  The event takes place on Saturday, May 9th from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

A Family Affair at the Menomomee Club.  If you haven't ever taken advantage of any of the great programming for kids at the Menomonee Club, this weekend is a good time to check it out. This is an event for the whole family featuring an appearance by Ms. Lori, a sing-a-long, storytelling and arts and crafts.  Tickets and more info available on the website.

Celebrate National Train Day!  Head on over to Union Station for a day of train celebration.  Events include train tours, train driving simulators, model train displays, face painting, juggling, and face painting. 
Visit the National Train Day website for more details.

Happy Mother's Day to all you Chicago Mamas!

All Aboard the Choo-Choo Train: More Train Resources in Chicago

by Caitlin Giles

October 09, 2008

Do you have any train-lovers at your house? We sure do. I have posted before about some great train resources in the Chicago area , but I wanted to add a few more cool destinations to my list for locomotive-lovers out there. Let's Play Railway. Head to the Kohl's Children's Museum on Glenview to check out the new exhibit "Let's Play Railway." This brand new exhibit gives kids the chance to  Read more...

Kids and Kites

by Caitlin Giles

September 26, 2008

Has your little one ever had the opportunity to fly a kite? I know, I know, it certainly isn't easy to fly a kite in most neighborhoods around here. But if you would like the chance to expose your little ones to kite flying, mark your calendar for an awesome event next weekend. Mayor Daley's Kids and Kites Festival will be held on Saturday, October 4 th from 10:00 until 3:00 at  Read more...