Halloween is almost here, the costume is finally ready, and you just realized you don’t have a single thing planned. Don’t panic. Chicago and the suburbs have plenty of last-minute Halloween events ...

Handing a child a bit of responsibility is a milestone for a lot of families, and for many kids, babysitting is the first real job. But before a sitter takes charge of anyone else's children, parents ...

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This year, Halloween gets a spooky twist at Brookfield Zoo with BOO! at the Zoo, a family-friendly month-long celebration filled with seasonal activities. Families can explore the zoo in costume, ...

When spooky season arrives in Chicagoland, local businesses and attractions go all out to offer plenty of Halloween fun for kids. The best part is that you can celebrate Halloween during the whole ...

There is plenty to do with kids across Chicagoland the weekend of Oct. 16-18, from Halloween celebrations and trick-or-treating to fall festivals, haunted attractions and live entertainment. Whether ...

Celebrate Halloween with the family near Joliet, Bolingbrook and Tinley Park the weekend of Oct. 16-18 with trunk-or-treating, haunted attractions, costume parties and spooky activities. Don’t miss ...

Halloween is one of the most exciting times of year for kids, and Chicagoland has plenty of safe, festive ways to celebrate. Families can find everything from classic trunk-or-treats and library ...

Throughout the generations, parents have always naturally worried that they were doing it wrong. These days, that worry has been amplified. You search for tips on how to deal with a fussy baby, and ...

Celebrate Halloween with the family near Schaumburg and Arlington Heights the weekend of Oct. 16-18 with haunted houses, costume fun, carnival rides and spooky activities. Don’t miss Schaumburg ...

Celebrate Halloween with the family near Naperville and Aurora the weekend of Oct. 16-18 with haunted houses, trick-or-treating, pumpkin activities and spooky fun. Don’t miss Pumpkin Swim in Oak Brook ...

Your guide to winter holiday events, foods, tips and more around Chicagoland.