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Mother’s Day Weekend 2023 in Chicago: Brunches and More Things To Do With Kids

Submitted by Maureen Wilkey on Wed, 05/10/2023 - 11:27am

Our Chicago Calendar Editor, Maureen Wilkey, loves to visit the Lilac Festival on Mother's Day.

Looking for the best things to do in Chicago this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this Mother's Day weekend.

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms and grandmoms, and may your breakfast in bed include bottomless coffee and minimal burnt toast. We've got a lot of fun activities on our calendar for this Mother's Day weekend in Chicago: Music loving moms can enjoy a Beatles cover band in Evanston, country in Berwyn, or retro rock in Lombard.  Nature mothers can help clean up the Chicago River for Chicago River Day or celebrate conservation at Cosley Zoo on Saturday. And artsy moms might enjoy art festivals going on in Roscoe Village and Evanston this weekend.

Still need a plan for Mother's Day weekend in Chicago? We've got a list of our favorite Mother's Day brunch and dinner spots and a roundup up of mom-related events for the weekend. Planning ahead for summer? Check out our list of budget getaways from Chicago.

Here are our favorite things to do with kids in Chicago this Mother's Day weekend!

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24 Things to Do on Mother's Day 2023 in Chicago

Submitted by Maureen Wilkey on Sun, 05/07/2023 - 6:17pm

Celebrate Mom with one of these fun things to do in Chicago on Mother's Day. Photo courtesy of Odyssey at Navy Pier

This Mother's Day, let us help you schedule a day of fun things to do. Because news flash: Moms' favorite activities are not cleaning up and chauffeur duty. For Mother's Day, moms are looking for a break and a chance to do something they enjoy with their kids. So we've put together a list of Mother's Day activities near Chicago that fit the interests of a wide variety of moms. Combine one of these activities with brunch or dinner out, and you've got a perfect Mother's Day 2023.

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33 Best Things to Do in Chicago May 2023 with Kids

Submitted by Maureen Wilkey on Sun, 04/30/2023 - 11:16am

PIxar Putt is available now through Sept. 10. Photo courtesy of Navy Pier

Looking for things to do with kids in Chicago this May? Here are our favorite kid-friendly things to do in Chicago in May 2023.

Get ready for a lot of pictures of Justin Timberlake on your Facebook feed because It's Gonna Be May! Parades are back and there are two big ones downtown this month: The Polish Constitution Day Parade and the Memorial Day Parade. Has being outside again got you thinking about nature?  Check out environmentally themed fun at Chicago River Day, World Migratory Bird Day or Cosley Zoo's Party for the Planet. Fairy tales are also a big theme this month, with a Broadway in Chicago's Into the Woods  and Once Upon a Symphony performing The Elves and The Shoemaker. Festivals celebrating flowers are blooming in Lombard, West Chicago and Oak Park this month as well.

There's still time to book a reservation at one of more than 25 destinations for Mother's Day brunch, or to plan another activity for Mother's Day. Check out one of our favorite tot lots and toddler playgrounds to get your littlest kids out and moving. Or get away from it all with a hike in or around the Windy City.

Here are some of our favorite things to do in May 2023 with kids in Chicago!

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Best Montessori Preschools in New York City

Submitted by Maureen Wilkey on Tue, 04/25/2023 - 5:43pm

Battery Park Montessori's authentic trilingual Montessori approach provides an immersive language experience. Photo courtesy of the school

Picking out a preschool in NYC is no simple feat. From dual-language and immersion programs to outdoor and nature-themed classes, there are so many options and, as always, so little time. But, if you're considering sending your child to a Montessori school, we've got the details on some of the top Montessori preschools in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens.

For the uninitiated, Montessori is an educational philosophy developed more than a century ago that encourages kids to be independent and learn at their own pace. Typically students are grouped by ability rather than age, classrooms are outfitted with specific learning materials, and specially trained teachers act as observers and facilitators. Read on to see what makes these 12 Montessori preschools in NYC extra special, and you just might find the perfect fit for your little one.

Find more options in our Preschool Guide and Directory, where you can search for NYC preschools by program type, philosophy, or neighborhood.

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Best Mother’s Day Brunches in Chicago

Submitted by Maureen Wilkey on Sun, 04/23/2023 - 10:00am

Make this Mother's Day a special celebration at IO Godfrey, photo by Francis Son Photography, courtesy of the restaurant

Mother's Day brunch is a great way to celebrate Mom, who deserves the finest food in Chicago. Plus, moms always need a break from thinking about food, shopping for food, preparing food, and cleaning up after meals. So take her out! We have a list of Mother's Day brunches at a variety of price points, and you can always check our Kid-Friendly Chicago Restaurant Guide for more ideas all year round.

And, don't forget to add a little personal touch to the spread with a special handcrafted Mother's Day card or tackle one of these other 100 awesome crafts for kids to create a homemade gift sure to melt mom's heart.

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Best Places for Kids Haircuts in Chicago For Baby or Toddler’s First Cut

Submitted by Maureen Wilkey on Sun, 04/16/2023 - 9:05pm

Try one of these Chicago salons for baby's first haircut. Photo courtesy of My Kids Place

The first baby haircut or kid haircut can be a little scary! Each baby or toddler reacts differently to seeing those scissors for the first time. Baby haircuts can be fun or traumatic, so we decided to put together a list of kid haircut places in Chicago where parents can go to get their child's first haircut and make it relaxed. Because you know you're going to need dozens more haircuts before they get big enough to go to a regular salon or one of these kid-friendly spas.

Here are some great places for kids haircuts in Chicago and the suburbs.

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Celebrate Earth Day! 25 Tips for Living More Sustainably Every Day

Submitted by Maureen Wilkey on Tue, 04/11/2023 - 11:44am

Our guide to living a more earth-friendly life.

Celebrate Earth Day with Earth Kids; our monthly column and newsletter with activities to educate and inspire kids about the environment. 

Earth Day is a great time to talk to kids about what we can do to make an impact on the environment and resolve to change our habits to live more sustainably. 

Kids may ask whether their individual actions matter. The short answer is: Yes, individual actions make a big difference! You don't need a million followers on YouTube to have influence. When we change our behavior and talk about it, we influence our friends and family. If they change their behavior, this creates a ripple effect of change coming from the behavior of one person. And don't forget that consumer action is power. When we demand change through our purchasing decisions, corporations change their behaviors and products to meet the demand. Every little thing we do can add up to really big changes.

With that in mind, we've gathered a list of things kids and families can do differently to live more earth-friendly lives. See how many of them you can do! Read more ideas in our Earth Kids Guide and sign up for our Earth Kids newsletter for more ideas and activities every month.

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Best Summer Camps for Teens in Chicago

Submitted by Maureen Wilkey on Sun, 04/09/2023 - 11:56am

Teen Filmmaking Camp is a summer camp for teens in Chicago. Photo courtesy of Chicago Filmmakers

Summer camps for teens prove that summer camp fun doesn't have to end at the end of middle school! High school kids can still get in on the action by finding a summer camp in Chicago that caters to their interests, whether that's art, sports, theater, or STEM. Some colleges even offer programs to help get students ready for college courses while they're still in grades 9-12. We even found some unique Chicago summer camps for aspiring filmmakers, circus artists, and kayakers.

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