Find an event
Get this party started
![[title]](http://timeoutchicagokids.com/sites/timeoutchicagokids.com/files/imagecache/timeout_492x330/002.kids_.bp_.toytrainboy.jpg)
Where to buy the best gift ever
If you can't find a present at one of these 55 homegrown toy stores, you ain't tryin'.
Party time!
Easy birthday bashes for every budget.
Cake and other goodies
![[title]](http://timeoutchicagokids.com/sites/timeoutchicagokids.com/files/imagecache/timeout_492x330/003.x600.tockids.digin_.cakes7_.jpg)
Where to buy the best gift ever
If you can't find a present at one of these 55 homegrown toy stores, you ain't tryin'.
Oh behave!
You're invited
Sick of cake?
Ice cream shops
Featured
The princess party, redefined
You can throw your little girly girl a party that doesn’t throw up pink—really.
125 perfect presents for kids
What's a birthday without a perfect present? We've got that covered, too.
Celebrate with a story
Read a book...on their birthday, or anytime, just for the heck of it.
![[title]](http://timeoutchicagokids.com/sites/timeoutchicagokids.com/files/imagecache/timeout_156x95/sadkid.jpg)
Birthday horror stories
Kids and parents recall past parties, from the good to the bad to the barfy.
Ten candy stores we can't get enough of
What party is complete without sweet treats?
Can't-miss stories
Method to the music
Suzuki is the golden standard—but is it the only way to learn a string instrument?
Six spots for housemade pastas
Go beyond spaghetti and meatballs with these fresh options.
![[title]](http://timeoutchicagokids.com/sites/timeoutchicagokids.com/files/imagecache/timeout_156x95/007.td_.ff_.tock_.op_.SanDiegoZoo2.jpg)
Travel: Destination San Diego
Seasonal doldrums are no match for near-perfect San Diego.
On the blogs
![[title]](http://www.timeoutchicagokids.com/sites/timeoutchicagokids.com/files/hipsqueak-sm.jpg?1292626567 "[filefield-filename]"){kind=small}
Today's weather
58°Events for kids by date
- 17
THU
- 18
FRI
- 19
SAT
- 20
SUN
- 21
MON
- 22
TUE
- 23
WED
- 24
THU
- 25
FRI
- 26
SAT
- 27
SUN
- 28
MON
- 29
TUE
- 30
WED
