by Cheryl | May 20, 2025 | places we PLAY
Art and nature? Yes, please! Head to Morton Arboretum to check out the new outdoor exhibit, Vivid Creatures: An Encounter with Colorful Forest Friends by Portland-based artists Fez and Heather BeGaetz. You’ll find five larger-than-life animal sculptures—including a...
by Cheryl | Apr 14, 2021 | garden, Parks, places we PLAY
Have you heard of the Sensory Garden Playground in Lisle, a play for all playground? I’ve been here on for special events like the Kids Obstacle Challenge and Jack’s Pumpkin Glow but we’ve never played at their playground. Since we were in the area...
by Cheryl | Oct 8, 2019 | places we PLAY
If you love Halloween, pumpkins, and all that comes with it, then you’ll want to head to Jack’s Pumpkin Glow before it leaves Chicagoland! If you’ve ever wanted to be surrounded by lit up Jack O’Lanterns this is one event you don’t want...
by Cheryl | Jul 12, 2019 | places we PLAY
Last year, we had an unbelievably fun time searching for trolls at Morton Arboretum – definitely a highlight of our summer. This year, The Morton Arboretum is back at it with more fun with Nature Connects: Art with LEGO Bricks. The touring exhibit by New York...
by Cheryl | Jun 17, 2019 | giveaway, places we PLAY
Looking for a fun race to run with the kids AND includes mud? The Kids Obstacle Challenge is making its way back to Chicagoland. Last year, my boys and I had a blast overcoming the obstacles and getting muddy, of course. Right after we finished the race, the kids were...
