Gas Tank Getaway: Discovery World {Milwaukee}
Perched on the edge of Lake Michigan, within walking distance from the art museum and children’s museum, is a budding scientist’s paradise. Milwaukee’s Discovery World is a delightful mix of hands-on...
View ArticleKid View: Behind the Scenes at the Shedd Aquarium
This post was written by August H., age 11 on his experience behind the scenes at the Shedd Aquarium as part of the Sheddvocate Program. All thoughts are his own, we only edited for clarity. [...]
View ArticleShedd Rescues: The Sheddvocate Program
Earlier today we shared a Kid’s View of the Sheddvocate program. Here is more information and backstory, from an adult’s view. The Shedd Aquarium is one of the largest and oldest aquariums in the...
View ArticleChicago Museum FREE Days Fall 2016
Fall in the city is gorgeous. Enjoy the sites and take advantage of FREE admission and spend day in the city. As always, days can change and residency restrictions may apply. Be sure to check [...]
View ArticleChicago Museum Winter FREE Days
Beat the winter duldroms with an adventure to ancient lands or back in time, and still be home in time for dinner. Take advantage of FREE admission at Chicago museums and plan an adventure to [...]
View ArticleWorth the Trip: Kenosha Public Museum {Kenosha, WI}
On my hunt to find affordable adventures for the family, few phrases get me more excited then “free museum.” While we know that there are many quality museums in Lake County that are worth every [...]
View ArticleApril: Month of The Military Child
As a military spouse and mother of two military brats, we love to take advantage of discounts that are offered to the military because, let’s face it, we’re only here for so long and we [...]
View ArticleSummer Free Days at Chicago Area Museums
Head out on a summer adventure without breaking the bank! Take advantage of FREE admission at Chicago museums and plan an adventure to a different time and place! As always, days can change and...
View ArticleFive Kid-Friendly Stops on the Metra Union Pacific North Line
Back in March, I wrote a post about the best kid-friendly places along the Milwaukee North Metra Line and it was a huge hit with all of you. So I am back with some great [...]
View ArticleBlue Star Museums And More
Growing up as a military child, you get to see different parts of the country and sometimes the world. Each place is different and unique, and brings with it opportunities to see the sights in [...]
View ArticleFall Museum FREE Days at Chicago Museums {2017}
Fall in the city is gorgeous. Enjoy the sites and take advantage of FREE admission and spend day in the city. As always, days can change and residency restrictions may apply. Be sure to check [...]
View ArticleGet out and Do more with Museum Pass
There are so many great attractions in Lake and McHenry Counties, and even more just a short drive into Chicago. For families with more than one child, you can easily spend $50-100 on admission to [...]
View ArticleKohl Children’s Museum’s Pop-Up Museum [Waukegan]
Looking for somewhere different to go? For the month of February, Kohl Children’s Museum is hosting a pop-up museum in Waukegan. And it’s FREE! It’s conveniently located just kitty corner from the...
View ArticleGrand Opening of the DUNN Museum – Saturday March 24 FREE
The Dunn Museum is a Little Lake County partner. The Lake County Discovery Museum was a favorite of my family and Little Lake County, and its absence has been felt. Well that all changes this weekend...
View ArticleA look inside the NEW Bess Bower Dunn Museum {Libertyville}
The Bess Bower Dunn Museum is owned and operated by the Lake County Forest Preserve District which is an advertising partner of Little Lake County. Over a year ago the Lake County Forest Preserve...
View ArticleTips for Taking Kids to The Field Museum {Chicago}
Growing up in the suburbs, The Field Museum is a Chicago icon to me. I can still remember my fifth grade field trip there. This past weekend, I took my elementary-aged kids. Here are some [...] The...
View ArticleFREE Thursday Nights at Dunn Museum
The Dunn Museum is part of the Lake County Forest Preserves, a Little Lake County advertising partner. For families with two working parents or with children in full-day school finding fun family...
View ArticleMarvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross Opening March 9
The Dunn Museum is part of the Lake County Forest Preserves, a Little Lake County advertising partner. If you have a Marvel fan in your house 2019 is a big year, with four new Marvel [...] The post...
View ArticleGrand Opening of the DUNN Museum – Saturday March 24 FREE
The Dunn Museum is a Little Lake County partner. The Lake County Discovery Museum was a favorite of my family and Little Lake County, and its absence has been felt. Well that all changes this weekend...
View ArticleA look inside the NEW Bess Bower Dunn Museum {Libertyville}
The Bess Bower Dunn Museum is owned and operated by the Lake County Forest Preserve District which is an advertising partner of Little Lake County. Over a year ago the Lake County Forest Preserve...
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