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Top 5 Fun Places to take Young Elementary Kids in Lake County
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Five Fun Places for Young Elementary-Age Kids

March 10, 2017 Loralie 0
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Your little ones aren’t so little anymore. There’s no more “T” in their clothing sizes and their favorite toys have suddenly become too babyish. Now that your child is in grade school, he or she doesn’t want […]

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Small Town Bowling in Lake County

September 7, 2016 Alli 0
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There is just something about bowling that brings back childhood memories with my grandparents. The smoky lanes, dropping six-pound balls on the vinyl floor and the feeling of accomplishment-even if I only got a few […]

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Free Summer Bowling for Kids {2016}

June 10, 2016 Tracy Rubel 0
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My family has become obsessed with bowling lately. It is the perfect year-round activity that keeps everyone in my house entertained. The bowling alley is even open in the morning before McDonald’s sells Happy Meals, and […]

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That’s a Wrap! Birthday Express presented by Bright Horizons

April 14, 2016 Loralie 0
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2016 marked our sixth year as a resource for Lake County parents, and we thank you for helping us to celebrate! With the help of our friends from Bright Horizons, we threw not one, but […]

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Little Lake County Birthday Express Stop #4 - Pinstripes {Northbrook}

February 25, 2016 Loralie 0
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Little Lake County turns six years old in 2016–We’re big kids now! In that time, we’ve learned a thing or two about throwing a birthday party…and we know it’s just no fun to celebrate alone. So we’re […]

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MEGA List of Indoor Play Places

January 14, 2016 Jessica Gebbink 2
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When the weather turns frightful but your kids are still begging to do something fun, here is our MEGA list of indoor play places. Just from compiling these awesome places, I, myself, have added some […]

Rainy Day Activities in Lake County
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Rainy Day - Indoor Play for Toddlers

May 4, 2015 Loralie 0
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Stuck at home with a stir-crazy toddler or preschooler? Don’t let the rain get in your way! We’ve got the best places to play indoors for the little ones. Keep this list handy for whenever […]

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Bowling, Bocce, Bistro, Birthdays and More at Pinstripes! ~ #PintasticFun

July 22, 2014 Loralie 0
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To call Pinstripes a mere “bowling alley” seems sacrilege. Hey, I think bowling is great way to spend time with family and friends, but calling Pinstripes just a “bowling alley” is like calling Buckingham Palace […]

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Do it with Dad: Father’s Day Events & Activities

June 14, 2012 Melissa Haak 0
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This weekend it’s time to celebrate dad! Whether your dad is an outdoors man or more of an arm chair quarterback there are lot’s of ways you can celebrate him by participating in his favorite activities. […]

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Strike out Cabin Fever with Pinstripes Kids Club

January 12, 2011 Melissa Haak 2
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Winter in Chicago-land can feel never-ending. Especially with toddlers who have lots and lots of energy. I am always on the lookout for ways to entertain and blow off some energy that will not break […]

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all-day Monthly Make Believe Day! @ Kohl Children's Museum
Monthly Make Believe Day! @ Kohl Children's Museum
Apr 25 all-day
  9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. The last Tuesday of every month is our Monthly Make Believe!Each Monthly Make Believe gives you the opportunity to expand your imagination through dress-up, special theatre games, art programming and other [...]
5:00 am Open Swim @ Fitnation Gurnee
Open Swim @ Fitnation Gurnee
Apr 25 @ 5:00 am – 7:30 am
Looking for an indoor pool? Bring your family to FitNation (1655 Nations Drive, Gurnee). The daily drop in fee is $6.00 per person. Fitness members and children under 3 are free. Times are subject to [...]
9:00 am Deerfield Treehouse Drop-In Play @ Jewett Park Community Center
Deerfield Treehouse Drop-In Play @ Jewett Park Community Center
Apr 25 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Your children will love the Treehouse on the upper level of the Jewett Park Community Center. The kids will enjoy the eight foot tube slide, mountain climb, spring walk, web crawl and double cush-n-cube bags, [...]
9:00 am Rockin’ Tots @ Rockin' Jump - Buffalo Grove
Rockin’ Tots @ Rockin' Jump - Buffalo Grove
Apr 25 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
We have EXPANDED our ROCKIN’ TOTS Program! We heard loud & clear from our Rockin’ Tots families that you want MORE day and LONGER sessions! Starting November 1, 2016 ROCKIN’ TOTS jump time will be held EVERY [...]
9:15 am Stay & Play at the J @ Lake County JCC
Stay & Play at the J @ Lake County JCC
Apr 25 @ 9:15 am – 11:00 am
Have fun with your little one and connect with other families when you Stay & Play at the J! Our infant toddler play spaces have been expertly designed with the littlest hands, feet, and bodies [...]
9:30 am Artsy Tots @ Artist @Heart
Artsy Tots @ Artist @Heart
Apr 25 @ 9:30 am – 10:15 am
​ Students will discover ways to create art using watercolor, finger painting, clay, gel sticks, paint, collage and more! This is a messy class so be prepared to get dirty! Please note that the art [...]
9:30 am Baby Story Time at Cook Park Lib... @ Cook Memorial Public Library District - Cook Park Library
Baby Story Time at Cook Park Lib... @ Cook Memorial Public Library District - Cook Park Library
Apr 25 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Babies’ brains are wired for learning. Because language acquisition starts at birth, Baby Story Time focuses on activities that will stimulate their brain development. The emphasis is on caregiver-child interaction as we guide you through [...]
9:30 am Family Drop-In Storytime @ Lake Villa District Library
Family Drop-In Storytime @ Lake Villa District Library
Apr 25 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Come be part of the fun at Family Drop-In Storytime! It’s a half-hour filled with books, music and more … all are welcome, no registration required!
9:30 am Giggles & Wiggles @ Vernon Area Public Library District
Giggles & Wiggles @ Vernon Area Public Library District
Apr 25 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Children ages 15-24 months with an adult. Free. Ticket required. Giggle, groove, sing, and jam along with your toddler and Miss Heather in this music- and movement-centered program. This is a very active program; be [...]
9:30 am Playtime with Littles @ Fox Lake District Library
Playtime with Littles @ Fox Lake District Library
Apr 25 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Come to an unstructured playtime for littles (6-23 month old’s) in the Children’s Activity Center! 9:30-11 am
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MADE in Lake County

Winter Fun

  • Sap it Up: Maple Syrup Festivals in and around Lake County

    February 20, 2018 2
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    Winter Festivals in Lake County {2018}

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    Guide to Ice Skating in Lake County

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    101 Things to Do This Winter in Lake County 2017

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    Beyond the Books: A Look Inside the ELA Area Public Library {Lake Zurich}

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    Beyond the Books: A Look Inside the Fox Lake District Library

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