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Weekday Afternoon Activity
So far this year we have done the zoo, the shedd aquarium, the field and science museums, day out with thomas, and the dunes in In. We are running out of ...
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- The Morton Arboretum has a beautiful children's garden with lots to explore for little ones. Go on-line and take a peek...my kids love it. Warning...the bees are a b...
- I LOVE the DuPage Children's Museum....:) He'll love it a ton. He's at the perfect age. Enjoy! :)
- The Morton Arboretum has a fun area for kids. There is lots to do. Good luck.
Any Free or Inexpensive Activities to Do with Toddler During the Winter?
The Shedd Aquarium, Museum of Science and Industry (great place for a toddler) all have free days. the only bummer is you will need to pay for parking. ...
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- Look into the park district. Bolingbrook has a great play area imagination station (free). Also the Naperville childrens museum you can go and ask about Volunteering...
- There is a place in bolingbrook called Imagination Station that is free. The Fox Valley Mall and the Joliet Mall both have indoor playgrounds as well, so does the...
- Borders and Barnes and Noble have story time. They read 2 books and then do a craft. Most have one during the week and one on the weekend. Check your library, they...
What Do You Think About Cub Scouts?
Without Cub Scouts, we probably would have never stayed overnight at the Shedd Aquarium, shot off rockets and held boa constrictors, raced Pinewood Derby ...
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- I had 2 sons in it and it was not an enjoyable experience for our family. The Dads were the Den Leaders and maybe we just got some bad ones. They planned the den mee...
- Our family chose not to put our son in Cub Scouts instead we put him in Royal Rangers. In both Ranger and Scouts they achieve the same merits accept for in Rangers yo...
- I cannot comment on cub scouts, but all 3 of my girls are in girl scouts, and it has been a great experience for them and me. If you have good organized (very importan...
Tips for Trip to Chicago?
Asked by D.Y. from Kansas City
on March 11, 2008
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Hello all - has anyone been to Chicago? My husband and I are planning a trip in late April and are hoping to hit some of the "hot spots". We are hoping for a bit of r...
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- I loved the museum of science and industry it is so educational and interesting. They have excellent exhibits.
- Try the downtown area...IF you love to shop & plan to get some in this is the spot! You create your own romance. Go to Victoria's Secret or some novelty store & pick y...
- my husband and i went in january, the best restraunt i have ever eaten at in my life was at schaumberg right outside chicago, weber grill although i think they have on...
Looking for Fun Things to Do with My 18 Month Old
Asked by T.H. from Chicago
on August 29, 2008
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I just moved to Elmhurst from Phoenix, AZ. Does anyone know of any fun activities around here to do with my 18 month old daughter? I was thinking of going to the She...
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- There is a "museum" in Oak Park on North Ave. I think it is around Ridgeland. It is called Wonderworks. It is aimed toward the toddler age and pretty inexpensive.
- There is a program called Bear Foot Fun and Fitness, I think it is through the Elmhurst Park District. It is like a little Gymnastics gym for tots. There are open ho...
- Welcome to Elmhurst! We moved to Elmhurst two years ago and our kids love it. You will love the Children's Garden at the Mortum Arboretum. I was just there with...
Need Suggestions on Places to Visit with an Infant
Asked by S.G. from Chicago
on December 2, 2007
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Can someone please help me! I'm taking my vacation during the week of Christmas and I need some places to visit with my 51/2 month baby in the Chicago downtown area. I...
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- Don't worry about entertaining your little girl, she will be happy going whereever you go. If you feel like shopping, she will happily tag along and enjoy looking at ...
- I may have a different view on this than others, I don't know, but I would not waste your money going to these places at 5 1/2 months - I would just spend the time wit...
- I agree with the other Moms; at her age anything downtown would be interesting without paying for admission to a museum. You could spend a lot of time at Macy's lookin...
Museum of Science and Industry for Toddlers? What Age Is Appropriate?
Asked by S.X. from Chicago
on March 25, 2009
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Hi. We went to the planetarium and realized really its more appropriate for say 7 and up... not much for a 3 yr oldd to 'touch'. what age is appropriate for Museum of ...
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- I took my son when he was 2 1/2 and he seemed to really like it. He didn't understand most of the "experiments" you can do there, but he like to just move the parts h...
- We take our kids (just 4 and just 2) to Science and Industry the plane and the trains are a big hit as well as the basetment area where they can go in a real tractor, ...
- My 3 yr old loves the planetarium and has found plenty to do there. The MSI has an entire room for babies and children (under 10) - the Idea Factory but it is close...
Tips for a Chicago Vacation
Asked by M.R. from St. Louis
on May 15, 2007
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My family and I are going to downtown Chicago for 2-3 nights in early June. We are planning to visit Shedd Aquarium, Michigan Ave., the beach, a fossil museum (Field M...
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- I know you have received many suggestions, but I do have a few more. First, for ice cream, a very old town, famous ice cream place is tiny and cramped, but the mo...
- We go to Chicago every year as a family. Everyone has mentioned lots of good ideas. Lincoln Park Zoo is just a little north of Water Tower, but it's neat and FREE. ...
- We purchased the City Pass. It saved us a bunch of money. We went to the City of Chicago web site. If you are taking your own vehicle, park under the soccer/footbal...
Friends with Kids Coming for Week Visit Need Help :)
Asked by A.S. from Chicago
on July 24, 2009
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I have one of my best friends coming out to visit me for a week! She has a 12yo, 6 yo, and 2 yo coming with her-they are making it their first family vacation--so the ...
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- The Chicago library has 2 for 1 coupons for Brookfield Zoo.
- I would suggest checking out Oaklee's Guide http://www.oakleesguide.com/ There are lots of coupons for different things along with ideas for things to do. Plus some of...
- What about Millenium Park? That's free and kids always love the fountains and the bean. I second the Lincoln Park Zoo, free! Also, if you know anyone who lives in C...
2 Chicago Questions
Asked by C.L. from Minneapolis
on March 27, 2008
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My husband will be taking us with him to his next business trip in three weeks and I wondering if any of you can reccomend some must see/do things for the family. We ...
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- There are so many wonderful places to eat that are absolutly not chain restaurants. I love Gino's East pizza it is fun and yummy. The shed aquariam is great and very b...
- I agree...Navy Pier! It's "one stop shopping" for you. A little touristy, but still a great family spot. Have fun!
- lou malnati's deep dish is TO DIE FOR. i miss it since we left chicago. where are you staying? downtown? if the weather is nice, go check out grant park/mi...
