No School? AHHH I have work to do!

Whether planned or last minute (no power, a strike, weather, bus service, etc) a day off of school can cause my family stress.

The kids have no school again, and I have a bunch of work to do…And I’ve used up all my favors trading with other moms…What’s a mom to do?

Locations with Free WiFi

Have you found yourself in this same situation? Thankfully, my kids are energetic and good listeners. When I’m stuck, I head to one of the local hangouts that have free Wi-Fi. The kids play and mom gets work done – it’s really the ultimate definition of win-win. And there is no TV involved; personally, my kids get enough screen time, so this is a huge bonus!

Some places email you free coupons if you’re a new customer, and some give discounts for multiple children. So check out their websites and Facebook pages for more details before you go!

Treehouse Lake Zurich {indoor playground}
985 S Rand Rd., Lake Zurich | 847-438-8887 | Facebook
7,700-square-foot facility offers children a multi-level climbing structure with swinging bridges, enclosed slides, padded mats and ramps, swings, and a soft basketball court.

Party Fantasy Mundelein {indoor go carts, bounce houses}
342 Townline Rd., Mundelein | 847-837-0100 | Facebook
Giant Inflatables, rock climbing wall, go-carts, arcade, toddler area, and cafe. Editor’s Note: Party Fantasy is CLOSED

McDonald’s Playland (I heart their coffee)
Various Locations

Bella’s Bouncies {inflatables,obstacle course}
1600 N. Milwaukee Ave (Rte 83), Lake Villa | 847-838-3644 | Facebook
Indoor family fun center providing moonwalks, bounce houses, slides, obstacle courses, and a tunnel crawl through. Free popcorn for the kids. Readers recommend stopping at Julie’s Coffee for your caffeine before heading there.

Jump Zone Volo {inflatables}
31223 North US Hwy 12, Volo | 847-388-0369 | Facebook
Features massive, themed inflatable slides, obstacle courses and bounce houses kids love, interactive games, toddler activities and more.

Libertyville Sports Complex {open gym}
1950 N. Highway 45 (corner of Peterson Road & Route 45), Libertyville | 847-367-1502
Open Gym for basketball, soccer, track and climbing wall.

Jump America {Trampoline Park}
880 Lakeside Dr., Gurnee | 224-325-5867 | Facebook
16,000 square feet of trampolines including two dodge-ball courts, a foam jumping pit, a kids zone, and more!

 

And don’t forget about classics like your local library! Check for storytimes and programs on our calendar. If your kids are old enough, maybe they can entertain themselves searching for some new books while you are productive.

Do you have a go-to spot in your community we didn’t mention? Please leave it in the comments.

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Cheryl is a hyper-tasking mom (because who has time to only multi-task?) who stops to take pictures (and smell the roses), loves to jog (slowly) and volunteers way too much.

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