Lauren LaRoche

53 Fun Activities for Grandparents and Grandkids To Enjoy Together

Submitted by Lauren LaRoche on Tue, 08/19/2025 - 6:10am

For Grandparents' Day or any day, the best gift is more time with grandkids! Photo courtesy of Canva

Having the grandparents come visit is a huge win not only for the kids, who will get someone’s undivided attention for more than 10 minutes, but also because you’ll finally get a chance to either get out of the house without little humans attached to you like Velcro or finish up one of the dozens of items on your to-do list. We’ve created a list of fun activities for grandparents and grandchildren that work on holidays, weekends, birthdays, Grandparents Day, or just a boring old Wednesday.

From cooking up a storm to playing endless rounds of Gin Rummy, there’s something on this list that’ll appeal to grandkids (and grandparents) of all ages, interests, and abilities. Because, let’s face it, trying to explain how exactly Roblox works isn’t going to do much when it comes to memory-making with grandparents.

We've got more grandparent suggestions, from 101 Questions To Ask Grandparents About Their Lives to the Ultimate List of Cute and Unique Grandparent Names, all in our Mommy Poppins Parenting (and Grandparenting) Guide.

Best Ice Cream Near Chicago: 14 Ice Cream Parlors and Ice Cream Shops Kids Adore

Submitted by Lauren LaRoche on Fri, 07/04/2025 - 11:37pm

The Sugar Hole is a pop-up ice cream shop in Chicago. Photo courtesy of The Sugar Hole, courtesy of Color Club.

Head to one of these ice cream shops for a tasty summer treat.

Farms with Animal Encounters and Petting Zoos Near Chicago

Submitted by Lauren LaRoche on Fri, 05/09/2025 - 12:28pm

Hold baby animals at Enjoy Pioneer Farm. Photo courtesy of Pioneer Farm, Facebook

The best places near Chicago for kids to cuddle animals.

Best Baby Boutiques for Cool Baby Clothes in Chicago

Submitted by Lauren LaRoche on Fri, 04/18/2025 - 9:13am

Try these baby boutiques for the best baby clothes in Chicago.

Stroller, high chairs, loveys, clothes...it's amazing how many things babies need. Luckily, these baby stores in Chicago specialize in everything you need to outfit and care for your baby, or to gift to an expectant parent in your life. From strollers to clothing, these shops have it all. And you're likely to find lots of cute Windy City themed gear for your favorite Chicago parents-to-be.

Finding Cool Baby Clothes at Baby Boutiques in Chicago

Chicago is a treasure trove of baby clothing stores that cater to the diverse needs of parents and newborns. Whether you’re looking for everyday wear or playful prints, these stores offer thoughtfully designed clothing that is both stylish and comfortable.

Online Baby Clothes Shopping and Services

In the digital age, online shopping and services have become a lifeline for busy parents. Most of these Chicago-based stores also have websites! So if you can’t get out, they’ll ship to you. Because we know how hard it can be to get out with a newborn.

Being a first time mom can be stressful, so check out our guide to all things baby and maternity and maybe register for some fun baby classes in and around the city.