Find what immunizations Chicago students need, when they’re due and how to find local providers to keep them up-to-date.

Now in its 13th year, Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle runs Nov. 15, 2025, through Jan. 3, 2026, offering families a mile-long trail of lights, sound and forest features ...

Throughout Chicago, families have access to a number of community spaces for enrichment and learning, from world-class museums to neighborhood cultural centers. However, rising ticket prices, ...

Board members sent district officials back to revise proposed school calendars after raising concerns about post-winter break testing, student well-being and whether semesters should end before the ...

Daily project-based camp exploring ceramics, drawing, storybook design and fashion. Questions? Please reach out to editor@chicagoparent.com. Lori Orlinsky is an award-winning journalist and ...

Some Chicago Public Schools students might start and end school at different times this fall. The move comes as the district continues to face trouble over busing and closing a $734 million budget ...

Is Flyover Chicago kid-friendly? Flyover Chicago is an immersive ride at Navy Pier that uses motion seats, visuals, scents and mists to simulate flying over Chicago. The motion isn’t extreme like a ...

Chicago is a train city, and for families with kids who love locomotives, it offers plenty of easy ways to turn that interest into a day out. From model railroads tucked inside museums to outdoor ...

The district is preparing for the 2026–27 boundary transition, including a major structural change: sixth grade is moving to middle school instead of staying in elementary next school year. This kind ...

If your child loves art, Color Me Mine provides a fun and creative outlet to unleash their inner artist. Guests can choose their own pottery piece from hundreds of items, including plates, mugs, banks ...

Looking for a hands-on Chicago STEM camp where your child can explore, build and experiment? Kids Science Labs offers engaging, curiosity-driven learning experiences for kids ages 4-12. If your ...

Winter in Chicago doesn’t mean families have to stay indoors. Across the city and nearby suburbs, parents can find kid-friendly hiking trails that are easy to explore even in colder weather, offering ...