As the weather changes in Chicago, parents often find themselves searching for fun and engaging indoor activities for their little ones. Thankfully, the Windy City is bursting with new play spaces ...

From CPS calendars and free museum days to kid-approved outings and school rankings, these were the Chicago Parent stories readers clicked on most in 2025.

Many proposed bills from this year’s legislative session would affect children and families. The 2025 legislative session runs from Jan. 8, 2025, through May 31, 2025. It’s during this window that ...

Celebrate the holidays all year round at Santa’s Village Amusement & Water Park, a whimsical theme park in East Dundee that operates from spring through fall. Santa’s Village has been a destination ...

Activate Games, a high-tech experience that combines fitness with interactive gaming, opened its first Chicagoland location in Oak Brook this month. Players can choose from hundreds of combinations of ...

Explore the best summer camps in Lincoln Park, Chicago! From STEM to outdoor adventures, find the perfect camp for your child. As the school year winds down and summer approaches, parents in Lincoln ...

Wondering what readers — like your — enjoyed reading and clicking on the most in 2025? Below, according to our data from Google Analytics, are... Whether it is offering kid-friendly storytimes or cozy ...

Looking for the best place to watch fireworks in Chicago this summer? Navy Pier fireworks continue to wow visitors, earning the title of “Best Place to See Fireworks” in the 2024 USA TODAY 10Best ...

Looking for fun, family-friendly things to do near Chicago? Just 16 miles northwest of the city, Skokie, Illinois is one of the top suburbs for families — and it’s easy to see why. With its highly ...

Chicago Public Schools is the third largest school district in the country. Making sure every student, parent and educator has a voice is a tall order — and one that CPS is hoping to fulfill. The ...

Since 1984, the Chicago Parent editorial team is trained to be the go-to source for Chicagoland families, offering a rich blend of expert advice, compelling stories, and the top local activities for ...

We’ve had the chance to interview some pretty amazing people this year who are working to make Chicago better, and make ...