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Top 10 things to do this weekend
Our picks for family-friendly events and activities this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
10 Memorial Day weekend events and activities
Salute our troops and the start of summer with outdoor fun for the entire family.
Extreme smackdown!
We compare two exhibits about some of nature’s most unusual creatures.
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Top 10 things to do this weekend
Our picks for family-friendly events and activities this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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Unexpected playgrounds
Kids don’t need swings and slides to have a good time at these “play” spaces.
Parenting by Force
What if Darth actually raised Luke? A Chicago cartoonist imagines the possibilities.
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Chicago magicians show off some tricks
These four magic men have us believing they all studied at Hogwarts. Check out their fun videos, all shot at TOC Kids HQ, exclusively for our readers.
Our dream park
What do you get when you combine the coolest features from area playgrounds? A fantasy you'll flip (and dip and zip) over.
Sweet summer treats
25 of the tastiest, coolest, creamiest, sickest, brain-freeziest warm weather treats Chicago has to offer. Fingers crossed for a hot summer.
Can't-miss stories
Kiddie crawl | Edgewater
A meal to make everyone happy, minus the drive-through and cardboard boxes.
Green screen
Enjoy the great outdoors while taking in a family flick.
Game day parking and transportation at Wrigley Field
If you plan to drive to a ball game at the Friendly Confines this season, a little planning can save you time and money.
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