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Young boy watering plants in a garden with a metal watering can

Pre-school

Chicago Botanic Garden With Kids: A Parent’s Guide

The Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe is a beautiful, stroller-friendly outing for young children, with gardens made for little hands. Here is where to go with toddlers and preschoolers, how admission and parking work, how to use free days, seasonal events families love, and practical tips for an easy visit.

Young child pointing at animals in a zoo enclosure

Toddler

Lincoln Park Zoo With a Toddler: Tips for an Easy Visit

Lincoln Park Zoo is free, open every day and easy to explore with a stroller, which makes it a favorite toddler outing in Chicago. Here is how to plan a visit, where to park, which areas little ones enjoy most, a simple two-hour route, and tips for nap time, snacks and winter visits.

Young boy doing a hands-on painting activity

Toddler

Kohl Children’s Museum With Toddlers: A Visit Guide

Kohl Children's Museum in Glenview is built for children from birth to age 8, which makes it one of the best indoor outings for toddlers in the north suburbs. Here is what to expect, when to go, how admission works, which areas little ones love, and practical tips for a smooth visit.

Children playing on a sunny outdoor playground

Pre-school

Things to Do With Kids in Mount Prospect, IL

Mount Prospect has some great outings for families with young kids, from a classic wave pool to bilingual storytimes in the park. Here are the parks, pools, library programs and nearby nature spots local families enjoy, with tips by age and season.

Two young children running across a sunny park lawn

Pre-school

Things to Do With Kids in Wheeling, IL

Wheeling has easy, low-cost outings for families with young children. Here are the parks, playgrounds, library storytimes, trails and seasonal events local families enjoy, with tips by age and the latest on the new aquatic center being built.