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08/10/2026

The Chicago Bears sent us the cutest Bears x PEANUTS package to get ready for their PEANUTS themed Kids Game! šŸ»šŸˆ

On Saturday, August 15, the Chicago Bears take on the Browns at Soldier Field with Snoopy and Charlie Brown appearances, PEANUTS photo ops, temporary tattoos, exclusive giveaways and so much more for little Bears fans!

Thereā€™s so much to be excited about this Bears season, and this is the perfect way to kick it off with the kids!

šŸ§”šŸ’™ BEAR DOWN!

The Field Museum is free every Wednesday for Illinois residents. šŸ¦–Itā€™s open 9:00am-5:00pm & even a few late nights from ...
08/04/2026

The Field Museum is free every Wednesday for Illinois residents. šŸ¦–

Itā€™s open 9:00am-5:00pm & even a few late nights from 9:00-9:00pm!

Have you been to Museum Campus in a while?

Friendly reminder (speaking from experience here), just check the Soldier Field schedule if you plan on parking. We have parked on a Chicago Bears game & more recently the Liverpool game and paid $55+ to park. šŸ« 

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08/03/2026

The Field Museum is amazing with kids & hereā€™s how we make our day as smooth as possible.

1. Pick our top 3 exhibits to visit and anything else is gravy!
2. Pack a lunch and eat by the narwhals and walruses.
3. Stop at the Crown Family PlayLab before we leave (ideal for kids 2-6 years old).

Here are 5 exhibits that are awesome for kids pre-k through 1st grade.

ā€¢Underground Adventure (it does have some giant animatronic features)
ā€¢Nature Walk
ā€¢Evolving Planet (šŸ¦– Sue sighting!)
ā€¢The Machine Inside: Biomechanics
ā€¢Mammals Hall

FYI we did Inside Ancient Egypt and although still really cool, we didnā€™t realize half the exhibit was closed in preparation for a complete renovation in 2027!

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08/01/2026

Save this 3 day itinerary for a family trip to South Bend, IN!

Day 1

- Feed the giraffes & ride the train
- Grab a homemade cannoli to go
Barnabyā€™s - South Bend classic pizza joint where you order at the counter
Howard Park - Just across the street from Barnabyā€™s with a splash pad and unique climbing structures

Day 2
- delicious coffee options and a ton of food choices for everyone.
- Fun arcade games and climbing wall!
- Kids menu was perfect portions for them
game - Bring an extra set of clothes if your kids love a good splash pad and take BP on the performance center

Day 3
- Order the chicken and waffles
- Kids can climb and play for free
- Check out the kidsfirst Childrenā€™s Museum in the basement, a lot of pretend play
Murphyā€™s Ice Cream Shoppe - Grab a board game to play with the family while you eat

This place was such a fun family weekend, highly recommend!

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The Chicago Air & Water Show is one of the best FREE family events in Chicago, and if youā€™re planning to go this year, t...
07/31/2026

The Chicago Air & Water Show is one of the best FREE family events in Chicago, and if youā€™re planning to go this year, this guide is for you! āœˆļø Weā€™ve gone the last 4 years and itā€™s one of our favorite days of the year.

I always feel like this event is always the perfect exclamation point to summer before school starts!

Save this post so you have it ready for the Air & Water Show weekend.

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