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Family Guide
in Illinois

Indoor Play Gyms
INDOOR PLAYGROUNDS + GYMS

Indoor options for kids (and adults) of all ages!

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FREE DAYS AT CHICAGO MUSEUMS

Free Admission in 2023 just feels better.

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MUSEUMS + NATURE CENTERS

The majority of these are free  (or cheap) fun!

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From venues to catering, entertainment to rentals, we've got all your kid party needs.

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BIRTHDAY PARTY GUIDE

From venues to catering, entertainment to rentals, we've got all your kid party needs.

Indoor Water Park
INDOOR WATERPARKS

Even when the weather isn't favorable, swimming is a year-round option at these indoor waterparks + pools.

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TRAMPOLINE PARKS

Trampolines on the floors and walls to burn all that energy off.

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BOWLING CENTERS

Strikes, spares, splits. It doesn't matter what you score, you're bowling for fun!

Open Gyms
OPEN GYMS

Meant for toddlers - adults, many of these open gyms occur weekly.

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8 GREAT STATE PARKS TO VISIT

Illinois State Parks are FREE! And these ones are worth the drive!

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BEST CAMPGROUNDS

All within an easy drive, all with incredible features...

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THEATRES + FINE ARTS CENTERS

Theatrical performances, musicals, operas, orchestras, art galleries, and more!

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Find a new-to-you park in the 'burbs.

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MUST-VISIT LIBRARIES

A free community resource that always packs a punch with daily activities and features!

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Baseball, softball, basketball, hockey. We've got all the options here!

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PRESCHOOLS + DAYCARES

Full-time, part-time, before school, and after school options.

*DISCLAIMER: The Branch Moms Local either communicates directly with business owners and organizations or visits their respective websites listed on this page to curate the events and experiences we share with the community.

 

We rely on the validity of their websites and the insight of those we speak to so we can do our best to track which events and experiences will and will not be occurring. Understandably, it is impossible for our team to catch them all.

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