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Top 10 Chicago Family Fun Ideas

Rainforest Cafe
Celebrating 30 Wild Years!

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Rainforest Cafe
Gurnee Mills, IL

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Steve & Kate's Camp
Chicagoland Summer Day Camps

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LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
Tickets from $19.99

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Snapology of Chicago
Now Enrolling in STEAM Summer Camps

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Challenger Sports
Now Enrolling in Youth Summer Soccer Camps

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Trails Fun Parks
Chicagoland's Premier Family Entertainment Centers

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LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
Birthdays at Legoland Discovery Center

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MUSIC CAMPS IN NAPERVILLE, IL

Do you want to learn how to play in a band? School of Rock Naperville's music camps offer a wide selection of various music experiences for ages 7-18! From beginner music camps to intermediate and adv…

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Get Ready for an Unforgettable May in Frankenmuth!
May 13th, 2025

Looking for a getaway that combines relaxation, delicious food, and fun activities? Look no further than Frankenmuth! Our May events and disco…

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Coming Soon! 10 Weeks Of Mega-fun Movies for Kids
May 7th, 2025

Summer Movie Clubhouse at Cinemark is coming soon! Bring the kids and enjoy exciting family-friendly big-screen entertainment for just $1.75* per ti…

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The Getting Ready Monster
Apr 22nd, 2025

The Getting Ready Monster One day, I stumbled upon a parenting hack that has since become a staple in our h…

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The Getting Ready Monster
Apr 22nd, 2025

The Getting Ready Monster One day, I stumbled upon a parenting hack that has since become a staple in our h…

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THE FORGE: LEMONT QUARRIES ADDS 18-HOLE MINIATURE GOLF COURSE & OTHER NEW ATTRACTIONS FOR 2025
Jan 28th, 2025

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Our 2025 Harlem Globetrotters World Tour Review
Brennon Hightower - Jan 6th, 2025

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Nov 4th, 2024

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Sep 16th, 2024

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Halloween Experience Trolley Tours at Volo Museum
Sep 6th, 2024

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Frankenmuth Dog Bowl
May. 24th - 25th

The World’s LARGEST Olympic Style Festival FOR DOGS! All the doggone fun at Frankenmuth Dog Bowl takes place May 24 – 2...

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Rookies Camp - Elmhurst
Jun. 2nd - 6th

Ear training, song structure, rhythm patterns and group playing are all part of this week-long introduction to music. In this...

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Escape Snapology
Jun. 9th - 13th

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Jun. 9th - 13th

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ROCK101 BEGINNER PERFORMANCE CAMP 6/9-6/13
Jun. 9th - 13th

Want to play in a band onstage? Our Rock 101 camp is designed for beginners 8-12 years of age. No experience necessary! Stude...

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Jun. 9th - 13th

Who wouldn't want to escape and play in the world of magic, fairytales, and royalty? In Snapology's Castles & Kingdoms progra...

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Jun. 16th - 20th

In this 5-day music camp, students will learn and play music from some of the most popular artists of the 21st century, inclu...

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Monster Mania
Jun. 16th - 20th

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MUSIC CAMPS IN NAPERVILLE, IL

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