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. […]
Zion
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. […]
Christmas
Musical Holidays {Holiday Concerts}
I will admit, I was playing Christmas music before Thanksgiving. I can’t help it, I love it and 4 weeks is just not enough time to take it all in. The holidays are a great […]
Halloween
Halloween Events in Lake County
Halloween is now officially on the horizon, pumpkins are on the shelves at stores, and your kids have probably already decided on their costume. If you are not already in the spooky spirit, there are […]
Special Needs
October Special Needs Calendar
Families with special needs don’t need to miss out on local family fun! We’ve rounded up this month’s events for families and children with special needs. Unless otherwise stated, all events require preregistration. See the […]
Festivals
Summer Festivals and Fairs in Lake County
The Little Lake County Summer Festival Guide is presented by St. John Lutheran School in Libertyville. Visit them during Libertyville Days for their huge rummage sale. We’ve barbecued and paraded and now it’s time to […]
Holidays
Mother’s Day Brunch in Lake County
Mother’s Day is coming up and for many families that means brunch on the town. We’ve assembled a smattering of delicious locations that are hosting Mother’s Day Brunches. We definitely recommend you call ahead and […]
Easter
Easter Brunch in Lake County
The eggs have been dyed, hidden, and rolled or gathered. The Easter baskets have been stocked, hidden, found and dismantled. Everyone is (finally) in their Easter finery. Photos have been taken. The family is together…and everyone’s hungry. If the […]
Easter
Guide to Easter Events in Lake County
Springtime brings more than just wonderfully warm weather, it also brings Easter and all of the fun activities that go along with it. There is something for everyone to enjoy during this time of the […]
Performances
Fall Children’s Theater Performances in Lake County
I love live theatre, but admittedly, it can be hard to make the trek to Chicago, especially when I’m already trying to juggle a full-time job, long commute, and the hectic schedules of three kids. […]