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Twisted Sisters Events Presents: Artisan Fair at Volo Museum
July 18th 10:00am – 3:00pm
Discover local artists, handmade goods, unique finds, vintage treasures, and more!
Join Twisted Sisters Events at Volo Museum for a fun-filled outdoor Artisan Fair featuring more than 40 different vendors. Shop a wide variety of local makers and small businesses offering. [Read more…] about Artisan Fair at Volo Museum
🎉 Odyssey Fun World Celebrates 30 Years! 🎉
This summer, we’re giving back to YOU — because without your support, we wouldn’t be here!
🌟 Out of This World Family Deals All Summer Long! 🌟
Enjoy unlimited access to all attractions for as little as $30 per person all summer!
🎆 Even Better Celebrate with us on holiday weekends for just $15 per person!
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Santa’s Village 2022 season kicks off with Kids Fest June 18-26 🤩 ❤️!
Make sure to check out the schedule and mark your calendars because you’re not going to want to miss this! Join in on the #1 Family Game Show, Kids Celebration, dance and play in the Foam Zone PLUS enjoy strolling entertainment all week long!
Save $5.00 Off Any Day Tickets. No Promo Code Needed CLICK HERE… [Read more…] about Santa’s Village Kids Fest
Power Wheels Drag Race Fathers Day Weekend
Get Ready to Rev, Race, and Roll! Feel the thrill, hear the motors whine, and watch the sparks fly—it’s time for the ultimate showdown on the drag strip!
Join Volo Museum for their very first Power Wheels Drag Race on June 20th.
The event will be included with Volo Museum admission.
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SUPER Sensory Sunday at Jurassic Gardens & Volo Museum. A one-of-a-kind sensory family-friendly event.
Jurassic Gardens is a 15,000 sq.ft. indoor animatronic dinosaur experience at Volo Museum.
Every 3rd Sunday of the month, Jurassic Gardens hosts a Sensory Sunday event from 10am-12pm, but this one is special!
For this event only (April 19th) Use code “POST30” online at checkout for 30% off of a Gold Pass!
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Join Odyssey Fun World for Breakfast with The Easter Bunny on March 29th and Easter Bunny Pizza Party on April 3rd.
Come in your Easter best outfit and join Odyssey Fun World in Tinley Park for arcade games, unlimited indoor rides, and Breakfast & Pizza with the Easter Bunny!
Use code Bunny for $15 Off each ticket.
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Get ready for pure magic, epic heroes, and unforgettable smiles! On March 21st Volo Museum is teaming up with Costumers With A Cause to create a once-a-year, fan-favorite experience that turns imagination into reality.
FREE GOLD PASS FOR KIDS IN COSTUMES – 12 AND UNDER!
Any child 12 or under who comes dressed as their favorite character scores a FREE Gold Pass, granting admission to both Volo Museum AND Jurassic Gardens. [Read more…] about Volo Museum Princess Super Hero Day
Celebrate National Ghostbusters Day on June 7th with an action-packed, slime-filled experience at Volo Museum as they team up with Windy City Ghostbusters for a day you won’t forget!
Step into the world of Ghostbusters with LIVE interactive demonstrations of real ghostbusting gear, get up close with the iconic Ecto-1, and snap photos with the team themselves!
Don’t miss your chance to bust some ghosts and make some memories—we’ll see you there! 👻✨
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1. Dave & Buster’s 4 Chicagoland Locations COUPON
Receive a $5.00 Haunted Trails FUN Card (good towards game play) per admission to the “Haunted Mansion” and “Gold Rush” escape rooms at Spirited Escapes in Joliet!
Coupon Code *0770359903* Click Here For Details…
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Forget everything you know about escape rooms. Spirited Escapes takes you to another environment with puzzles that are unique and unbelievably fun to solve! [Read more…] about Spirited Escapes Joliet Escape Rooms
Looking for fun things to do this January in St. Charles?
Whether you’re a local, new in town, or just passing through, you’ll be sure to find something for everyone at this years January Happenings sponsored by St Charles Park District.
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Chicago Fun TV is On The Air!!Enjoy multiple channels offering original programming relating to fun things to do in the Chicagoland area.
Local Attractions, Restaurant Reviews, Night Life, Entertainment News, Travel, Party Planning Ideas, Family Fun and a whole lot more.
New Channels Coming Soon
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Get ready for a colorful, action-packed adventure where fun meets learning at The Discovery Center Museum in Rockford!
Giant Soft Bricks Playland is a colorful, hands-on adventure designed for kids aged 1–12 (and their grown-ups, too!).
Running from Nov 15 – Feb 1 Families can create towering forts, sprawling obstacle courses, and whimsical worlds together.
Receive 50.00 off a two hour Face Painting, Airbrush or Henna Tattoo Party with this Coupon,
Call 708-558-5185 Mention Promo Code: Chicago Fun to Receive $50.00 Your Next Party!
Margi Kanter and her crew of fabulous artists provide the best Face Painting and Henna Tattoo artistry in the Chicago and surrounding area.
They specialize in creating fast and fabulous face paint and henna designs that wow the crowd at corporate events as well as festivals, schools libraries, private parties and more. Multiple artists available for large events.
HURRY THIS OFFER ENDS FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Haunted Trails Joliet & BurbankFriday December 31, 2021 8PM – Midnight
Advanced reservations are required for both locations. Seating is limited. Early booking is recommended.
Haunted Trails Joliet Illinois
Call 815-722-7800 to reserve or Book Online.
Haunted Trails Burbank Illinois
Call 708-598-8580 to reserve or Book Online.
Enchanted Castle LombardFriday December 31, 2021 8PM – Midnight
Advanced reservations are required.
Call 630-953-7860 x 100 to reserve or book online.
Seating is limited. Early booking is recommended.
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Breakfast with the Grinch at Odyssey Fun World$30.00 Per Person
Sunday, December 19, 2021 9:00 am – Noon
LIMITED SEATING Includes: Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Bacon, Hash Browns, French Toast Sticks Also includes unlimited indoor rides of the Himalaya Rollercoaster, Ferris Wheel, & Bumper Cars. $10.00.
SAVE $3.00 Off USE CODE: CHIFUN21
Noon Years Eve Party at Odyssey Fun World$30.00 Per Person
December 31, 2021 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
A Kids NYE party with breakfast that will allow them to Ring in the New Year with you, at a decent hour! Including fun, music, dance contest, a balloon drop countdown, confetti canons, and a sparkling beverage toast at Noon!
SAVE $3.00 Off USE CODE: CHIFUN21
WhirlyBall Family New Year’s Eve PartyBring in the Family to Celebrate the New Year at WhirlyBall! Unlimited Games and Lunch included! Saturday December 31, 2022, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
New Years Eve Family-Friendly Event at WhirlyBall Includes: Lunch Buffet, Endless WhirlyBall, Bowling, LaserTag, and Pop-Up Games. Cost: $20 per child $30 per adult
Santa is Coming to Volo MuseumFor the first 3 weekends in December, you can get your picture taken with Santa at Volo Museum’s Coney Island Carousel Room AND ride our 1928 carousel with Santa all included in the price of admission!
Enjoy 21% off all Adult, Child, Senior and Military Admission Tickets when ordering online
Use Coupon Code: FUN21 [Read more…] about Santa Visits Volo Museum
Drive-Through Christmas Light Show in Morris, IL. Fun for the whole family this Christmas Season!
Save $5.00 Off Promo Code: CHIFUN23
Experience a new and immersive holiday light show this winter in Northern Lights over Grundy County- a Drive-Thru Christmas Lights spectacular.
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Amaze any child with a personalized letter from Santa Claus delivered directly to their home.
Add to the excitement of Christmas time with a letter from Santa Claus all the way from the North Pole. Sponsored by St. Charles Park District.
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Dave’s Pumpkins in Huntley Illinois.When it’s time for pumpkins, Dave’s Pumpkins is a fun experience for the whole family that doesn’t cost a fortune. We have never charged an admission fee. All Pumpkins Any Size, $9 (we don’t sell by the pound).
Bring the family for a fall celebration with hay rides, pumpkin bowling, old fashioned pedal tractors, mini broom corn maze, pumpkin checkers and antique real farm tractors. [Read more…] about Dave’s Pumpkins
Come on out and enjoy these upcoming Naper Settlement Special Events.
Whether you’re looking to rock out with your community or enjoy eerie Halloween entertainment, Naper Settlement has a special event just for you right in the heart of Naperville!
Interested in attending all of Naper Settlement’s special events? Consider a Naper Settlement membership to save throughout the year!
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Jonamac Haunted Corn MazeGet Lost In Terror when the sun sets Jonamac Orchard Corn Maze in Malta Illinois. Terrifying creatures and spooky surprises are lurking behind the stalks. Enter if you dare… but BEWARE!
We recommend all guests Pre-Purchase Tickets HERE in advance to be guaranteed entry to the maze. We are limited in how many guests can get through the maze each night.
A VERY limited number of walk-up tickets will be available for purchase at the gate, and they are sold on a first come first serve basis. Once our maximum hourly capacity is reached, no other walk-up purchases will be permitted. [Read more…] about Jonamac Orchard Haunted Corn Maze
Volo Museum’s Wildest Auction Ever!
August 1st – August 7th
For the first time ever, Volo Museum is offering to sell some of their wildest, most outrageous vehicles and nostalgic treasures from their museum collection.
These are the showpieces that turned heads, sparked conversations, and packed crowds. Now, they can be yours!
Live auction starts on August 1st at 3PM CST [Read more…] about Volo Museum Auction
The earlier you book the more you save!
Buy Online Use Promo Code: CHICAGOFUN
Celebrate Halloween with breathtaking views and delicious drinks aboard a 3-story luxury yacht, featuring Chicago’s BEST DJs!
Halloween is the one night that you can act like a kid and drink like an adult. You and your friends can show off your kick-ass costumes as you sing, dance, and drink the night away out on a cruise!
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Save up to 50% off any Movie with Popcorn and Drinks for One, Two, or Four at Village of Bensenville Movie TheaterChoose from Three Options
Save up to 88% off Paintball USA at 4 Chicago locations.
2, 4, 6, or 12 Paintball Passes with Safety Gear and Gun from Paintball USA Tickets.
Four Chicago Area Locations:
Fun Time Square 11901 S. Cicero Ave., Alsip, IL
Paintball Explosion 601 Dundee Ave., East Dundee, IL
Fox Paintball Outdoor Paintball Field 10389 Fox River Dr., Newark, IL
Sherwood Paintball 3497 North US HWY 35, LaPorte, IN
Sea Lion Aquatic Waterpark in Lisle, IL offers refreshing Summertime fun for residents and visitors alike.
Featuring 11 attractions with two 50′ body flume slides, two drop slides, a vortex pool, splash playground, tot pool & slide, sand play area, leisure pool and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy and cool off this Summer.
With 11 attractions Includes drop slides, splash playground, tot area, vortex pool, zero-depth entry area, sand play area, and more.
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Welcome to Barefoot Bay Family Aquatic Center!
Barefoot Bay is a six-acre, family water retreat located in Mundelien, Illinois. The aquatic center offers amenities for swimmers of all ages.
The zero-depth pool is perfect for toddlers, while older kids will like the leisure/lap pool a diving pool, and the whole gang can come together in the lazy river. Zoom down a tube slide and two body flumes,then check out the new AquaClimb Water Wall.
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BoJo’s is a full service Concession and Catering Company serving the Chicagoland area and the Midwest. We specialize in Fun Foods that Adults and Kids of all ages just love to eat!
We look forward to serving you at your next event.
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On Monday, April 8, a Total Solar Eclipse will be visible from parts of North America. Here’s everything you need to know about viewing in the Chicago area.
The Earth, Sun and Moon will line up on April 8. The eclipse will cross Mexico’s Pacific coast around 1:07pm and make its way northeast through Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine, before entering Canada.
[Read more…] about 2024 Solar Eclipse Chicago Area
Come On Out To The Kane County Cougars SUNDAY FUNDAY EVENTS at Northwestern Medicine Field.
Sponsored by Chicagofun.com Sunday Games Feature Half-Price KidZone Wristbands + Buy 1 Get 1 Free Admission Tickets.
The KidZone is a safe, kid-friendly area for those fans too young to sit still through an entire ballgame. Featuring Inflatables / Obstacle Course / Interactive Activities and more along with a “Snack Shack” with a variety of food and beverages for young and adult fans to enjoy. [Read more…] about Kane County Cougars Sunday Fundays
Have Breakfast with The Easter Bunny at Odyssey Fun WorldMarch 24, 2024 9am – 12pm
Breakfast with The Easter Bunny Admission (Ages 3 and up) Includes buffet, unlimited indoor rides, exploration adventure, 25 game points loaded on game card. 2 and under Free.
Save $10.00 Off Promo Code: Chifun24
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Paradise Bay Water Park is an award-winning, state-of-the art Waterpark Facility of the Lombard Park District that offers refreshing Summertime Fun for residents, non-residents and guests.
Amenities are endless and include a 140,000-gallon leisure pool, bowl slide, zero-depth pool, bubble bench, lap pool, drop slide and much, much more!
Looking for the perfect venue for birthday parties or other celebrations? Enjoy a private rental at Paradise Bay Water Park!
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Pelican Harbor Indoor/Outdoor Aquatic Park is Bolingbrook’s year-round place for family fun.
Pelican Harbor has something for every swimmer, no matter the age or ability. You can celebrate your birthday, have a group outing, or learn to swim right here at Pelican Harbor.
These Santa-Clues are an ingenious way to convince your kids that Santa made a personal visit to your home. Only $19.95
We all remember how magical it was to believe in Santa, and to expect those special presents under the tree. This season, enchant your children with the Santa Clues kit, complete with everything you need to make it look like Mr. Claus stopped by at midnight.
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Create a photo of Santa Claus in your house or any location. Catch Santa in the act!
Imagine the look of amazement and surprise on Christmas morning when your children see a picture of Santa in their living room and you announce I Caught Santa! With this Santa photo you will have the best Proof that Santa Exists! Catch Santa in the act in more than 100 different poses!
Want Santa delivering presents under the tree? Santa eating milk and cookies, under the mistletoe, asleep on the couch? With over 100 poses you can Catch Santa literally anywhere!
Tell all your friends that I Caught Santa at Capture The Magic! Santa Proof is just a click away! A Santa Photo sure to create memories for a lifetime!
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Save $2.00 off your Personalized Letters from Santa Claus.
With our Santa Letter Designer you will be able to custom design the perfect personalized letter from Santa for that special someone this holiday season. We have customers year after year that order both for the little ones and the old ones that are still young at heart. With our custom Santa Letter Designer the possibilities are endless. Just 5 simple steps and you can be on your way to creating the perfect Santa Letter this year.
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Start a new holiday tradition with our special Letter to Santa Claus Kits!
Our Letter to Santa Kits are officially registered at the North Pole and are sent to you by Santa himself. Your little one’s Christmas wishes will be delivered via “Registered Mail” and be filed on the record – guaranteed! : )
You can choose to stamp and mail the letters, or you can keep them as a sweet holiday memento. The high quality cards would make beautiful keepsakes!
The Kit Includes:
Four 8.5″x11″ cards, which are professionally printed on the same 65lb heirloom quality linen paper as Santa writes his letters on.
Four handmade address labels, pre-addressed to Santa at his North Pole address. Which is the same address used when you order a letter FROM Santa.
Four bright red metallic glamour envelopes. The address labels are NOT adhered to the envelopes, so your child can enjoy the final step of addressing his or her letter to Santa.
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Personalized Letters From Santa will bring holiday magic to your household.
Every child loves to get a personal Letter from Santa. The North Pole logo on each Santa Letter is just the start of the magic. The rhyme on the back of the envelope and the FREE Christmas Eve door hanger pale into insignificance when they read what their own Santa letter says about them and recent events at the North Pole.
No two Santa Letters are the same and you can choose to add wonderful extras such as A Born At The North Pole Elf Teddy, Cookie-Mix or Santa’s Magic Snow.
Order before December 22nd and your letter will be delivered between now and Christmas Eve (guaranteed)!
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Downers Grove Museum Campus Downers Grove, ILThe mission of the Downers Grove Museum is to provide educational and leisure opportunities for the community by collecting, preserving, exhibiting and interpreting materials that explain and document the history of Downers Grove.
Free Admission! Open for self-guided tours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays: 12-4PM; 4th Saturday of the month: 10AM – 1PM
Lyman Woods Nature Center and Preserve in Downers Grove, ILLyman Woods is 150 acres of oak woods, prairie, and marsh habitats that supports over 300 species of native plants located in Downers Grove Illinois.
Catch a glimpse of animals including deer, coyote, fox, Cooper’s Hawks, Great Horned Owls, a wide variety of reptiles, amphibians, insects, and numerous songbirds.
Free Admission! Grounds Open Daily 1 hour before sunrise and 1 hour after sunset. Interpretive Center Hours: Monday to Sunday: 9AM – 4PM [Read more…] about Lyman Woods Nature Center
Join the Kane County Cougars November 15th, 2024 for Death of A Gangster 1920’s Mystery Dinner Party. A murder mystery party with an Italian themed buffet, featuring appetizers, entrees and desserts.
SAVE $10.00 Off Tickets with Promo Code: CHICAGOFUN
Join them for an Intriguing Evening of Mystery, Mayhem and Mafia!
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Heap’s Giant Pumpkin Farm is a great place to visit during the Fall!Looking for that perfect pumpkin? Experience all that Fall has to offer at Heap’s Giant Pumpkin Farm!
Visit Illinois best pumpkin patch located in Minooka Illinois. Heaps specializes in GIANT pumpkins [Read more…] about Heap’s Giant Pumpkin Farm
Old Fashion & Retro Halloween Candy Sale!
Did you know you can still buy retro candy from the past ? It’s true, many of your favorite candy you ate many years ago is still being made fresh and can be bought at our online candy store.
This year treat your neighborhood goblins to a little old school fun by handing out nostalgic and retro candy from the 1950s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s.
That’s right old fashioned and retro candy from the 1950s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s is still available after all these years. Buy Halloween candy and all your favorite Retro Candy, Nostalgic Candy and Old Time Candy, Gum and mints from Your Childhood.
Shop for authentic vintage and retro candies by decade. … fashion hard-to-find nostalgic favorites from America’s biggest online candy store
You are never too old for a childhood memory.
Jonamac Orchard Corn Maze offers three miles of pathways and two bridges on over 10 acres. It’s all surrounded by pathways cut to resemble pumpkins and apple trees.
Embark on an adventure through our captivating corn maze, where our guests navigate 3 Miles of pathways in a design unique to every season. We offer both Day Time Kid Friendly Corn Maze and Night Time Haunted Corn Maze Experiences.
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Nostalgia Ballooning Chicago, specializes in hot air balloon flights from one to six guests, as well as group excursions for up to eight passengers.
Looking for Chicago hot air balloon rides? Look no further. Nostalgia Ballooning Chicago is a real hot air balloon ride company. We specialize in balloon rides in the Chicago area. Nostalgia Ballooning is the Chicago areas’ ONLY full-time, professional hot air balloon ride company. We pride ourselves on our safety and excellent reputation. We encourage you to research us and to see for yourselves.
We are F.A.A. certified commercial pilots and have a perfect safety record. We launch our balloon rides seven days a week May 23rd – November 21st weather permitting from the Sky Soaring Airport in Hampsire Illinois. Directions…
Nowhere in the Chicago area is hot air ballooning safer, and prettier, than with Nostalgia Ballooning Chicago.
Nostalgia Ballooning Chicago Hot Air Balloon Rides offers the most personal, and exciting way to view the Chicagoland area from a Hot Air Balloon!
Book Face Painting or Airbrush Tattoo Services for you next Summer Camp Session, Preschool or Day Camp Event and SAVE!
Special rate $85.00 per hour minimum 3 hours. That’s a savings of $120.00. Price not valid for other types of events.
Call or text Margi at 708-558-5185. Book your event today!
Must mention Promo Code Chicago Fun to receive this discount.
Margie Kanter is an artist, published author of 4 best selling face painting instructional books, a poet, a yogi, an eternal optimist and the proud owner of Making Faces Chicago. She has been creating unique face and body art for private, corporate, and civic events for the past 10 years. Margie is versed in performing at children’s birthday parties, formal corporate or private events or bustling outdoor festivals.