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Top 10 Illinois Family Fun Ideas

Snapology of Chicago
Now Enrolling in STEAM Summer Camps

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Rainforest Cafe
Breakfast with Santa at the Rainforest Cafe

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Brookdale Farms
Holiday Family Fun!

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Odyssey Fun World
Exploration Adventure Birthday Party Package

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Chasers Laser Tag
Chicagoland's favorite Laser Tag Park!

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Trails Fun Parks
Chicagoland's Premier Family Entertainment Centers

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Shredder Chicago North Side
Ski and Snowboard Camps, Lessons and Birthday Parties

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The Forge: Lemont Quarries
Fall Fun For The Whole Famiily!

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Steve & Kate's Camp
Thanksgiving and Winter Break Camps in Chicago

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School of Rock - National
Now Enrolling in After-School Music Programs

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Coupons & Promo Codes

Walk-In Special - and $25 Off Any Party Booking

Walk-in Special! Includes 2 Hours of Unlimited Laser Tag for 5 players and 5 Timed Play Arcade Cards (2 Hour Limit). *Subject to availability. *Cannot be combined with any other discounts, coupon…

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Mobile Game Truck Parties Start at Just $299

Weekday Mobile Game Truck Parties start at $299 Monday through Thursday. Call or email for more details or check out our website at windycitymobilefun.com.

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Save 20% on a Fun Scavenger Hunt Adventure

20% off. Urban Adventure Quest's Scavenger Hunt Code: FG20. Turn Your City into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. Combine the excitement of the Amazing Race with a three-hour …

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Save 20% off Admission

Good for $4 off Volo Museum admission. Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. Not valid during special events.

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Save 20% on Adventure at The Forge: Lemont Quarrie

Get outside and save big! Use code WINDYCITY20 to enjoy 20% off all activities at The Forge: Lemont Quarries, from climbing and ziplining to paddlesports, laser tag, and more. This offer is valid all …

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$5 OFF the Fabulous or Ultimate Fun Feast

Get $5 OFF the Fabulous or Ultimate Fun Feast! (Specials include a Large 16" Cheese Pizza, Pitcher of Soft Drink & Game Play. See website for details.) Dine-in only. Limit one coupon per family, pe…

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Articles & Reviews

CAMP BROADWAY—THE ORIGINAL DESTINATION FOR THEATER-LOVING KIDS
Nov 20th, 2025

GIVE YOUR ASPIRING STAR A TASTE OF BROADWAY MAGIC AT CAMP BROADWAY—THE ORIGINAL DESTINATION FOR THEATER-LOVING KIDS ANNUAL MAINSTAGE SUMMER MUSIC…

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School of Rock Releases Transformative Power of Music Education
Nov 10th, 2025

School of Rock, the leader in performance-based music education and a portfolio brand of Youth Enrichment Brands, today announced the findings of it…

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Magical Disney Vacation by Jessica Franks
Jessica Fuqua - Aug 6th, 2025

We booked our Disneyland trip through Jessica Franks and it was the most magical three days. I’ve been to Disney World many times before but didn’…

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Review: Challenger Soccer Camp
Sandy Christensen - Jul 19th, 2025

From Bossy: Last week, Skittles was able to attend the Challenger Soccer Camp after I agreed to write this post for Mom's blog. As his mom, I was…

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Chasers is a Hidden Gem!
Jul 16th, 2025

We love this place! My husband called it a “hidden gem”. The owner/manager is great and very accommodating. Our kids came here for a week of summe…

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Raising Self-Confident Teens: How to Foster Independence, Resilience, and Worth
Alexis Hall - Jul 11th, 2025

Raising Self-Confident Teens: How to Foster Independence, Resilience, and Worth Teen confidence doesn’t arrive in a speech—it’s built in the qu…

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Upcoming Events

Time Warp Express Jolly Trolley Adventure To Save Santa Nov. 7th - Dec. 28th
Nov. 7th - Dec. 28th

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Rainforest Cafe - Breakfast with Santa
Dec. 1st - 24th

Rainforest Cafe - Breakfast with Santa Enjoy a delicious holiday breakfast with family and friends in the Rainforest. Take...

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The Great Christmas Round-Up at Brookdale Farms
Dec. 6th - 23rd

A One-of-a-Kind Old West Christmas Experience Near St. Louis! Brookdale Farms is transforming into Snowy Gulch, a festive We...

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Breakfast with Santa At Brookdale Farms
Dec. 13th

Enjoy Pancakes with Santa at The Barn this December! Enjoy a delicious pancake and sausage breakfast, sip hot cocoa or cof...

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Breakfast With Santa At Brookdale Farms
Dec. 20th

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NYE Kids' Jam 2026 at Brookdale Farms
Dec. 31st

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Walk-In Special - and $25 Off Any Party Booking

Mobile Game Truck Parties Start at Just $299

Save 20% on a Fun Scavenger Hunt Adventure

Save 20% off Admission

Save 20% on Adventure at The Forge: Lemont Quarrie

$5 OFF the Fabulous or Ultimate Fun Feast

CAMP BROADWAY—THE ORIGINAL DESTINATION FOR THEATER-LOVING KIDS

School of Rock Releases Transformative Power of Music Education

Magical Disney Vacation by Jessica Franks

Review: Challenger Soccer Camp

Chasers is a Hidden Gem!

Raising Self-Confident Teens: How to Foster Independence, Resilience, and Worth

Time Warp Express Jolly Trolley Adventure To Save Santa Nov. 7th - Dec. 28th

Rainforest Cafe - Breakfast with Santa

The Great Christmas Round-Up at Brookdale Farms

Breakfast with Santa At Brookdale Farms

Breakfast With Santa At Brookdale Farms

NYE Kids' Jam 2026 at Brookdale Farms

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Walk-In Special - and $25 Off Any Party Booking

Mobile Game Truck Parties Start at Just $299

Save 20% on a Fun Scavenger Hunt Adventure

Save 20% off Admission

Save 20% on Adventure at The Forge: Lemont Quarrie

$5 OFF the Fabulous or Ultimate Fun Feast

CAMP BROADWAY—THE ORIGINAL DESTINATION FOR THEATER-LOVING KIDS

School of Rock Releases Transformative Power of Music Education

Magical Disney Vacation by Jessica Franks

Review: Challenger Soccer Camp

Chasers is a Hidden Gem!

Raising Self-Confident Teens: How to Foster Independence, Resilience, and Worth

Time Warp Express Jolly Trolley Adventure To Save Santa Nov. 7th - Dec. 28th

Rainforest Cafe - Breakfast with Santa

The Great Christmas Round-Up at Brookdale Farms

Breakfast with Santa At Brookdale Farms

Breakfast With Santa At Brookdale Farms

NYE Kids' Jam 2026 at Brookdale Farms

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