Weekend Windup {Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs June 21-23, 2024}

 

Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs June 21-23, 2024

My picks for family fun in the Chicago suburbs this weekend:

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Weekend Windup {Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs December 15-17, 2023}

 

Another week is winding down! Here are my picks for family fun this weekend in the Chicago suburbs:

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Weekend Windup {Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs October 19-22, 2023}

 

Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs October 19-22, 2023

Another spooky fall weekend is here! Here are my picks for family fun in the Chicago suburbs this weekend:

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Weekend Windup {Chicago Suburbs Family Fun October 21-23, 2022}

 

The weekend is right around the corner and there are plenty of ways to enjoy fall and Halloween! Here are my picks for weekend fun in the Chicago suburbs:

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Weekend Windup {Chicago Suburban Family Fun May 7-8, 2022 Happy Mother's Day}

 

Chicago  Suburban Family Fun May 7-8, 2022 Happy Mother's Day!

We have a spring weekend ahead plus we will be celebrating Mother's Day! Here are my picks for this weekend:

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Weekend Windup {Chicago Suburbs Family Fun February 19-21, 2022}

 

Chicago Suburbs Family Fun February 19-21, 2022

Happy weekend! Here are my picks for family fun in the Chicago suburbs this weekend:

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Weekend Windup: Chicago Suburban Family Fun Events November 5-7, 2021

Chicago Suburban Family Fun Events November 5-7, 2021

So glorious that we have so many fall leaves in NOVEMBER! Definitely, get out this weekend to see them! Check the link to my hiking list below if you need ideas! Here are my picks for family fun this weekend in the 'burbs:

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Weekend Windup: 25 Fall and Halloween Events in the Chicago Suburbs October 15-18, 2020

 

25 Fall and Halloween Events in the Chicago Suburbs October 15-18, 2020

Crispness is in the fall breeze. Nights are getting longer --- and spookier! This weekend is absolutely full of fall fun! I have gathered 24 picks for this weekend -- some with the warm charm of fall, some a little spooky and some highlighting some great treasures here in the Chicago suburbs! Have a fun weekend:

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Wednesday Weekend Windup {Winter Fests, Puppets, Railroads and More}

The weekend is within site! Here are my picks in the Chicago suburbs this weekend for families:

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A Comfort Feast, Royal Pageantry and Horses at Medieval Times

A Comfort Feast, Royal Pageantry and Horses at Medieval Times in Schaumburg, Illinois

**Disclosure: I did receive a complimentary experience to bring this review to you. No other compensation was received. All opinions are 100% my own.

Medieval Times in Schaumburg, Illinois entertained us this weekend with an evening full of pageantry, fun, excitement and a feast of comfort food. While this was our second visit to Chicago's Medieval Times Castle, I can say that the show, food and atmosphere melded an magical evening that was just as special as our first visit. Medieval Times creates a grand adventure not far from home that I think will come in handy for families in the winter months.

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Wednesday Weekend Windup {Butterflies, Trains, Scavenger Hunt and More}

It still may look like the picture above outside, but it doesn't mean that there isn't some spring fun to be had this weekend! Here are my picks for family fun this weekend in the Chicago suburbs:

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A Bootiful Time at Boo! At The Zoo at Brookfield Zoo!

Yesterday, we enjoyed Halloween spirit at Boo! At The Zoo at Brookfield Zoo. The spooktacularly festive event is sponsored by Ferrara Candy, so you know there are plenty of opportunities to satiate your sweet tooth. However, the event is more than an opportunity to trick-or-treat. I mean, how often are you able to get views like this while having fun in your costume:

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Scottish Festival and Highland Games Recap

The Scottish Festival and Highland Games is an annual two day festival celebrating Scottish culture held in Itasca, Illinois. This month we explored the Scottish Festival and Highland Games for the first time this year and discovered a unique Chicago area event to be on your summer list every year!

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Wednesday Weekend Windup: {Treasure Hunt, Origami, Forest Fun and Art}

Lots of weekend fun ahead celebrating summer and nature:

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Origami in the Garden Enchants at The Morton Arboretum

The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois treats visitors to a stunning new Origami in the Garden exhibit. The exhibit weaves incredible metal renditions of origami art into scenic natural surroundings. The event features 25 large scale metal sculptures based upon folded paper creations.

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Wednesday Weekend Windup {Maple Tapping, St. Paddy's Day, Orchids and More!}

More maple syrup fun this weekend and much more! Here are some fun suggestions:

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Rehabilitating Wildlife at Willowbrook Nature Center in Glen Ellyn, IL

Willowbrook Nature Center in Glen Ellyn, IL serves both as a wild animal rehabilitation center and an educational center. So, Willowbrook Nature Center is the perfect place to contact and bring an injured animal should you discover one. Today, we visited Willowbrook to learn a little more.

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10 Chicago Area January Events for Families

January can be tough here in Illinois so I have gathered a few events to keep you busy! Here are some adventures for the next few weekends:

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Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio in Oak Park Fuels Invention

Famed American architect Frank Lloyd Wright spent the beginning 20 years of his career here in the Chicago area. His influence can be seen in Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Originally from Richland Center, Wisconsin, Wright attended college at University of Wisconsin-Madison. He left school without completing a degree and headed to Chicago in 1887 in search of employment. Development throughout Chicago boomed in response to a quickly increasing population and the devastation due to the Great Chicago Fire. As a result, Chicago was the perfect incubator for Wright.

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When It Is Cold Outside, Head to Chicago's Conservatories

Tropical conservatories found throughout Chicago area are truly hidden gems that can give us that much needed blast of warm weather during a bleak winter season. Over the past few years, we have been visiting several conservatories during the winter months and the brilliant blooms, flashes of green and warm air always provides a much needed boost. Last year, I even learned that they can help clear up colds!

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