We had an excellent suggestion from one of our members that we share with everyone a few statistics about kidwinks. So here goes! Kidwinks was launched in March 2008, and since then we've grown to over 5,200 members. We have almost 2,000 businesses, and over 6,300 listings. A "listing" in kidwinks lingo means any event, activity, kids eat free special, etc. that you can find on kidwinks. The reason there are more listings than businesses is because one business can have multiple listings. Thanks for the idea, CindyP71! We'll keep you all updated on these numbers as we grow.
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Language Stars Chicago and Suburbs, IL
January 19-25, 2010 is Language Stars Open House Week! Attend a trial class and receive a Border’s Gift Card and a Language Stars Around The World music CD! Currently enrolled families not eligible.
Monday - Friday, January 11 – January 15
Free Admission to Museums Chicago and Suburbs, IL
Click then scroll down to see a list of free or discounted admissions to Chicago area museums this week.
Attend a Storytime
Chicago and Suburbs, ILClick then scroll down to see the list of storytimes.
Open Play Times
Chicago and Suburbs, IL
Check out some of the open play times at gyms, jump centers and more. Click, then scroll down for the list.
Visit a Nature Center
Chicago and Suburbs, IL
Most nature centers are free and there are some fantastic ones listed here.
More Activities for Kids Chicago and suburbs, IL
Click to find tons of activities for children and families: bowling, indoor play areas, museums, sledding hills, ice rinks, indoor swimming…..
More Family Friendly Events Chicago and suburbs, IL
Find open play times, movies for moms and much more.
Saturday, January 16
Unity Wreath Make-and-Take:The Learning Tree Chicago, IL
Bison Feeding Elgin Public Museum Elgin, IL
Family Fun Bartlett, IL
Up and At'em Animal Chores - Spring Valley Schaumburg, IL
Preschool Fair For Parents Des Plaines, IL
More Fun Things To Do With Kids on Saturday
Chicago and suburbs, IL
Find out what’s going on near you!
Sunday, January 17
Cool Kids Nature Hikes lisle, IL
Viva! Italian Festival Carol Stream, IL
Children's Activities at Spertus Chicago, IL
Dodgeball Sundays Glen Ellyn, IL
Old Town School of Folk Music Kids' Concerts Chicago, IL
More Kids Activities and Events on Sunday Chicago and suburbs, IL
Dining Out?
Check our Kids Eat Free Calendar first.
Click on any day to get a list of restaurants offering kids meals deals on that day. Some restaurants also offer special entertainment for kids on certain nights, and you'll find those listed too.
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