INDIANAPOLIS — When you think of a children’s museum, you may envision a noisy, cramped playground of blocks, toys and dress-up clothes design…
If you’re looking for a fun spot to hang out with the family for a day, Lambs Farm in Libertyville, Illinois, is the place to go for some qual…
Hints of spring are finally here. It’s been a long winter, and everyone is itching to spend more time outside. One of those sure signs of spri…
Designing a fairy garden is a marvelous family project that can encourage creativity and also foster an interest in gardening in young children.
Since the beginning of time, moms have been telling their kids to eat their vegetables and that green things are good for you. In more recent …
Making a family meal doesn’t have to begin with a trip to the grocery store for ingredients.
On the day after Christmas a new, long-awaited and highly anticipated attraction officially opened.
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Like a snow globe showing a scene from long ago, Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill takes us back to the early 1800s where horse-drawn carriages,…
Theatre at the Center’s 2018 holiday show for Theatre for Young Audiences begins this week with “The Holiday Shop” through Dec. 15 at the Cent…
With fall winds howling this month, it is the ideal time to plan for indoor excitement.
Thanksgiving is a big deal. Not just for grown-ups, but also for the kids in the family who will carry these memories and traditions with them…
As we approach Thanksgiving, kids are learning in school about pilgrims and Native Americans and how they celebrated the first Thanksgiving.
It may be hard to believe, but summer officially is over.
College may be nearly two decades away for children born this year, but financial advisors say it’s never too early to start thinking about ho…
No need to worry about lunch trading at your child’s lunch table.
School is back in session and that likely means a return of hectic evenings shuffling kids to extra-curriculars, running out to fall sporting …
Kids have a special connection to animals and when parents are trying to foster good values like compassion and generosity in their children, …
One of Northwest Indiana’s newest parks is a challenging and fun adventure activity location, tucked into a secluded forest area just off U.S. 30.
Walking through the streets of New Orleans during a family vacation, Adelyn Brazil had plenty to see, from its antebellum homes to the rich di…
If you enjoy hanging out near the water, there’s no shortage of places to do so in the Region. Between Lake Michigan, and Northwest Indiana's …
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The past few months have included the observance of Memorial Day, Flag Day and Independence Day — all holidays that evoke a sense of patriotis…
A quick trip up Lake Michigan’s coast is a military history enthusiast’s haven, rich with photos, rare books and artifacts.
Fishing is one of those activities where you can sit back and let the rest of the world melt away: Turn off the phone, grab a pole and just so…
Summer is a time to enjoy simple pleasures in the great outdoors, and one great activity for all ages is kite-flying. You can make it as easy …
School’s out and it’s time for fun! Families can explore, learn and play all month long with outdoor adventures, arts and crafts events, theat…
Talented young artists from across Northwest Indiana are getting their artwork showcased at the Lubeznik Center for the Arts between downtown …
If you want to see some exotic animals, but don't want to make the trek to Lincoln Park or Brookfield, you can head to the zoo of Northwest In…
