Kids
Family-friendly things to do with kids in and around Chicago
Things to do
12 secret parks and gardens in Chicago
Explore these gorgeous green spaces throughout the city.
Things to do
26 stunning pieces of public art in Chicago
It doesn't cost a cent to see these world-class works of public art.
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Best spots to play
Kids
Art classes for kids
Channel your kids' artistic energy off of your walls and into a less damaging direction at these art classes
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Chicago parent survival guide
Kids
Places to get kids’ haircuts in Chicago
Taking your kids to the hair salon is a whole different ballgame
Things to do
Watch Barack and Michelle Obama read a children’s book
Let the Obamas handle storytime tonight.
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Kid-approved eats at Time Out Market Chicago
There's plenty here for young diners to devour, too.
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Story Time with Drag Queens puts a new face on kid lit
“A lot of them, I have found, don’t even see gender with us. A lot of them just call us ‘princesses.'"
Kids
25 reasons why Chicago is the best city to raise kids
Don't move to the suburbs until you read this list