Kids love to get messy, but cleaning up can be a real headache. During the summer months, move your craft session outside, where all you need to clean up is a hose and a beach towel. Your kids will ...

Ah, the summer time warp. On the one hand, it feels so short (“We’ve only been to the beach twice!”), but on the other, it seems to never end (especially right now, when we're confined to the ...

Summer is a season full of lawn games, camping trips and kid-friendly activities. While these are all great ideas to enjoy the long and hot summer months, there are other ways to keep your kids ...

Place several toys face down in the glass baking dish. Pour water over the top of the toys so that they are completely covered. Place the dish in the freezer. Once the ice has frozen solid, remove the ...

Create colorful accessories such as nostalgic friendship bracelets or bright tie-dye t-shirts. Customize your front door with a summer wreath and turn organizing into a fun DIY project with labels and ...

There’s something absolutely magical about jellyfish. The way they float, the swish of their tentacles, the shimmer of their bodies — it’s no surprise they’ve inspired so many jellyfish craft ideas ...

It's hot out there. The kids are antsy and so are you. Beat summer boredom and the summer heat by keeping them busy with some free and inexpensive activities. Many are offered during weekdays in ...

Indoor events include museum tours and library activities for children and adults. Legislative Mall near Legislative Hall hosts several cultural festivals and Fourth of July events. For a picnic, ...

Chicagoans look forward to summer all year but, once it arrives, we often find ourselves overwhelmed with all there is to do. If you’re feeling burnt out from all the trips to the beach, driving to ...