Welcome 2026 with a Post-Christmas Light Show
From December 26–January 4, Cantigny flips the switch to a movie themed light show, backed by the s…
Family-Friendly New Year's Events in and around Wheaton, IL
Looking for kid-friendly New Year's Eve events in Wheaton, IL? We've got your list of Dec. 31 fam…
Over the Top Decorated Houses & Residential Holiday Lights
It's an annual December tradition, one my family looks forward to every year- viewing all the great C…
Can You Guess Christmas Movies From Emojis? Get the Free Printable!
If you can decode 🎄 🏠 🧒 😱… you’re going to love this game. Christmas movies turn…
Get Your FREE Personalized Santa Letter, Straight From the North Pole!
There’s something about Christmas that never stops feeling magical—and nothing brings that ma…
Guide to Classic Holiday Film Series Happening at Local Movie Theatres
Amid the blockbuster releases, many movie theaters re-release old classics for the most wonderful time of…
Free Personalized Elf Letter for Your Kids: A Simple Holiday Tradition
The holidays come with so much pressure ... to make everything magical, memorable, picture-perfect. But b…
Sponsored 2025 Holiday Gift Guide: Macaroni KID's Family-Tested Favorites
Tired of endless gift lists that feel more like homework than help? We’ve done the digging for you…
Local Light Displays to Drive or Walk Through This Holiday Season
My family LOVES walking and driving through holiday light displays. Blame it on COVID, and the need to f…
Local Places to See Santa & Other Holiday Characters
Get your cameras ready! There is nothing that marks the holiday season more than a photo with your favor…
🌲 Where to Find a Live Christmas Tree 🌲
Is your family team real tree or team fake tree? We can help settle the long-standing debate about which…
Sponsored How Portable North Pole Kept the Magic Alive for My Kids 🎅✨
If your kids still believe in the magic of Christmas, you know how precious — and how fleeting &mda…
📚 Local Author Spotlight: Kendra Esbrook
Add this book to your bookshelf to change the way your kids think about giving and receiving at Christmas…
Performances, Shows, & Holiday Choir Concerts to Ring in the Season 🔔
Hearing Christmas carols from a choir and watching a magical theatrical performance is part of many famil…
Christmas at Cantigny Returns for a Spectacular Third Season
Holiday festival raises the bar for Chicagoland light shows with McCormick House tours, ice skating, holi…
Sponsored NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet: Experience the Holiday Wonder
We only get so many Christmases with our kids while they’re still little enough to believe in the m…
Shop Local This Holiday Season
Macaroni KID Wheaton is making it a priority to shop local this holiday season. Your purchases make a muc…
Don't Toss Those Holiday Cards! Here's an Easy Way to Save Them!
Each year we receive numerous holiday cards from all our family, friends, and loved ones, near and far. S…
Keeping the Christmas Magic Alive: The Truth About Santa
It's the season for reflection and gratitude, and boy do I have a lot to be grateful for. This year…
Sponsored The Holiday Magic of Music: A Trans-Siberian Orchestra Experience
As the holiday season twinkles into life, so does the excitement for one favorite tradition: A live Trans…
Get Crafty With This Easy Pinecone Gnome: A Fun DIY for Kids
Embrace the coziness of the season through crafts! One charming and whimsical kid-friendly project that c…
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