Halloween Around the World
Trick-or-treating is a favorite in our corner of the northwest suburbs, but did you know families around the world have been celebrating this time of year for centuries, in some pretty beautiful (…
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Disclosure: This article is a partnership with Duchess Manor at The Arboretum of South Barrington. Our family's experience and opinions are our own.🎃 Spooky-loving kids who aren't quite…
Sponsored 🍂 GIVEAWAY: Rhea Lana’s of Schaumburg Fall Sale Oct 18-23
If you love scoring amazing deals on high-quality children's items, mark your calendar: Rhea Lana's of Schaumburg is returning October 18-23, with Pre-Sale shopping October 16-17. This awar…
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🍂Schaumburg Area Fall & 🎃Halloween Events 2026: The Ultimate Guide
Looking for Schaumburg area fall and Halloween events in 2026? You're in the right place! We rounded up every pumpkin patch, trunk-or-treat, and spooky-but-family-friendly event happening…
Our Schaumburg-Hoffman Estates Events Calendar Got an Upgrade! See What's New
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Candy, Kindness & Pie: 10 November 2026 Holidays Kids Will Love
Sure, there’s turkey. But November also brings a pile of leftover Halloween candy and plenty of exc…
Halloween Food Deals & Freebies 2026: FREE Food in Costume
Put those Halloween costumes to work! This October, kids can score FREE meals, doughnuts, breadsticks, bu…
Halloween Around the World
Trick-or-treating is a favorite in our corner of the northwest suburbs, but did you know families around…
15 Last-Minute DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids (No Sewing!)
Halloween is almost here, and someone still needs a costume. Sound familiar?Good news! You don't nee…
80 Clean Jokes for Kids That'll Make the Whole Family Laugh
"I'm boooored." Sound familiar? Whether you're stuck inside on a rainy afternoon, pack…
Sponsored 🎃Duchess Manor Haunted House Lights On Hours
Disclosure: This article is a partnership with Duchess Manor at The Arboretum of South Barrington. Our fa…
Sponsored 🍂 GIVEAWAY: Rhea Lana’s of Schaumburg Fall Sale Oct 18-23
If you love scoring amazing deals on high-quality children's items, mark your calendar: Rhea Lana…
Stuck Inside Again? 70 Easy Indoor Activities for Kids
It's 4:45 p.m., it's already getting dark, and someone just announced they're bored. Again.Ma…
Halloween Movie Emoji Quiz for Kids (Free Printable + Answer Key)
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9 Cheap & Easy Boo Basket Ideas + Free 'You've Been Boo'd' Printable
Looking for easy Boo Basket ideas for kids, friends, or neighbors? Boo Baskets are a fun, inexpensive Hal…
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Kari Treat's kids walked into Spirit Halloween with a plan. That plan lasted about four minutes, unti…
Kids Eat Free Tonight: 25 Restaurant Deals for Every Day of the Week
Looking for restaurants where kids eat free tonight? We rounded up current kids-eat-free and discounted k…
🍂Schaumburg Area Fall & 🎃Halloween Events 2026: The Ultimate Guide
Looking for Schaumburg area fall and Halloween events in 2026? You're in the right place! We rou…
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Tacos, Teddy Bears & Treats: 10 October Holidays Kids Will Love
October goes fast. One minute you’re turning the calendar, and the next the kids are asking why you…
50 Halloween Jokes for Kids That Are Frightfully Funny
Print these for trick-or-treat prep, drop one in a lunchbox every day of October or save the whole list…
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🏆The Presidents Cup at Medinah: Tips for Families (We Went!)
UPDATE: We Went! Our Family's Day at the Presidents Cup Practice RoundsWe spent the day at the Presid…
Sponsored 👻Our First-Ever Boo Bag Delivery Is Happening This Fall
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