Outdoor Play
Kids Fishing Events in Lake County
Get hooked on fishing with these Kids Fishing Events in Lake County. From family fishing days to fishing derbies all levels of anglers can join! […]
Outdoor Play
Hiking & Trails
Hike and Play! Lake County Forest Preserves with Playgrounds
Hiking trails in Lake County that have access to playgrounds and other features making them more fun for young children. […]
Playgrounds and Parks
Playground Profile: Creekside Park
Learn more about Creekside Park in Grayslake. Located in the Estates of East Lake right off the bike trail it’s a great park for all ages. […]
Outdoor Play
National Safe Boating Week: Be Safe on the Water with Kids
It’s National Safe Boating Week. Learn how to be safe on the water with kids, including how to determine if their life preserver fits. […]
Water Play
Lake County Pools That Offer Family Passes
We’ve scouted out the pools offering family passes so you can have fun all summer. Find your family’s summer oasis here. […]
Outdoor Play
National Park Week 2021
Celebrate National Parks Week by learning about what they are and where in the Midwest you can find one. […]
Farmers Market
Fall Farmers Market Update
The crisp air and the colorful leaves on the trees signal both the end of the summer farmer’s markets and the beginning of several fall markets in Lake County. If you hurry, you can catch the […]
Berry Picking
Fall Berry Picking in and around Lake County
Fall isn’t just apple picking season; there are still berries left for enjoyment. We’ve checked out the farms, and these all feature fall raspberries. As with all U-pick farms, please be sure to call ahead […]
Fall
Lake County Pumpkin Tosses, Rolls, and Launches
So you hit the pumpkin patch, and you picked the perfect pumpkin (or several), and then you excitedly prepped them for your kids, who promptly ran off because Ewwww pumpkin guts are gross. Now it’s […]
Pumpkin Patches
Pumpkin Patches in Lake County
In Fall, it is practically your civic duty to have a pumpkin outside of your home. Lots of places sell them, but it’s less fun to grab one at the grocery store when you can […]