Idea Box Integrated Arts offers Chicago camps for ages 5-18 blending theater, music, movement, design and hands-on art-making ...

Indian Prairie School District 204 is updating its curriculum with new STEM electives, social studies revisions and added ...

Now in its 13th year, Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle runs Nov. 15, 2025, through Jan. 3, 2026, offering families a mile-long trail of lights, sound and forest features ...

Daily project-based camp exploring ceramics, drawing, storybook design and fashion. Questions? Please reach out to editor@chicagoparent.com. Lori Orlinsky is an award-winning journalist and ...

Throughout Chicago, families have access to a number of community spaces for enrichment and learning, from world-class museums to neighborhood cultural centers. However, rising ticket prices, ...

Some Chicago Public Schools students might start and end school at different times this fall. The move comes as the district continues to face trouble over busing and closing a $734 million budget ...

Board members sent district officials back to revise proposed school calendars after raising concerns about post-winter break testing, student well-being and whether semesters should end before the ...

Plan a cozy Chicago winter staycation with Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk’s Fairy Sleepover Package and Fairy Brunch, featuring costumes, crafts, fairy hair and a kid‑friendly buffet. The Sheraton ...

If your child loves art, Color Me Mine provides a fun and creative outlet to unleash their inner artist. Guests can choose their own pottery piece from hundreds of items, including plates, mugs, banks ...

Winter in Chicago doesn’t mean families have to stay indoors. Across the city and nearby suburbs, parents can find kid-friendly hiking trails that are easy to explore even in colder weather, offering ...

Find out the Thanksgiving break dates for Chicago Public Schools and fun family activities to make the time off special. Thanksgiving break is the perfect time for families to come together. Whether ...

Looking for something to do with your child with special needs? Check out our local list of sensory-friendly ideas. Photo credit: DuPage Children's Museum Sensory Garden Playground As a parent of a ...