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Skip the sitter: 14 great family date night ideas

While date nights are typically considered special time for mom and dad, bringing along the whole gang can make for a super memorable evening. Skip the sitter and try these fun family date nights.

7 affordable winter getaways near Chicago for families

Your family can have a blast snow tubing, ice skating and skiing, then warm up with a cup of hot cocoa. Or if you’d rather keep it indoors, there are museums, sporting events and water parks to explore. Set off on one of these short, budget-friendly trips this winter!

6 romantic getaways for Chicago couples

Plan a Midwest weekend getaway with your love. Enjoy some one-on-one time (like before the children came along) doing new and relaxing things that will slow you down enough to feel your hearts flutter.

The best pumpkin patches in the city

Thought your only option for pumpkins in Chicago was the grocery store? Think again. Urban dwellers can get a taste of the pumpkin patch close to home. Check out these fun city festivals and farmers markets that are practically brimming with pumpkins.

3 purr-fect Chicago hangouts for a kitty fix

Cat cafés are popping up in Chicago, letting kitty lovers hang out with furry pals in a living room-like setting. Rather than being all about food and drink, these cafés are more about finding furr-ever homes for pets.

Best suburban Chicago beaches for families

Chicago has some great people-watching beaches, but did you know there are many fantastic beaches in the suburbs too? From rock quarry beaches to stretches of sand next to parks with playgrounds, there are excellent options to explore with your family just outside the city limits and in suburbs that feel like whole different worlds away.

7 best outdoor dining spots where kids can play

When it’s gorgeous and sunny, there is nothing better than a relaxing meal outside. Except when the kids start to whine that they’re bored. So here are a few great restaurants around Chicagoland that also offer fun outdoor activities, which means the whole family can live it up even more.

20 Free Things to Do in Chicago With Kids

The best things in life (and Chicago) are free. From a visit to “The Bean” to a world-renowned zoo, you’ll find plenty of free things to do in Chicago with kids.

Chicago Gourmet

Want to dine on the most delicious cuisine and cocktails the Windy City has to offer in a sunny, skyscraper-lined outdoor ambiance? Get your tickets now to Chicago Gourmet, the premier culinary event in Chicago.

14 Valentine’s Day gift experiences that are sure to melt hearts

Valentine’s Day shouldn’t just be a time for your child to exchange paper pleasantries at school. Surprise your significant other with an adult-only outing that will ensure heart eye emojis for months to come. It’ll be so much more memorable than melted chocolates.