Where would Chicago be without the legend of Mrs. O’Leary and her destructive cow (who allegedly kicked over a lantern, setting the city ablaze)? Live a little Chicago nostalgia while touring the city in an antique firetruck. You’ll get a kick out of what you learn, and your children will be over the moon as soon as they hop on the truck. Reservations are recommended and tours last a minmum of one hour.
Contact number: (312) 287-6565
Location: 505 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60601
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If Curious George, Eloise, and Spot are you child’s best friends, make sure to take them to Saturday Story Hour at this fashionable downtown bookstore which hosts the self-proclaimed, “largest selection of way-cool children’s books, software, videos, CDs, tapes, cards, and beanie babies in Chicago.” Children in Paradise is a lovely spot to get up close and literarily personal with the children. You’ll both be glad to be away from your TV while you’re there
A trip to this Belmont Avenue boutique of oddities will surely solidify your title as the most fun mom ever. The aptly named “Uncle Fun,” is widely known to be the finest purveyor of the most delightfully bizarre odds and ends your children have probably never seen. Old favorites like sea monkeys and hand buzzers sit alongside toy robots, rubber pigs and appendages. It’s a perfect spot for the young practical jokester in your family to get lost in the mountain of merchandise and come out with their own heap for a decent price.
Super hip children will love the quirky selection of clothes, shoes, accessories and toys stocked at this trendy boutique. You’ll find everything from onesies with ironic slogans, mini-Converse Chuck Taylors, backpacks, strollers, playsets, and even kids’ Crocs. The best part is you’re not paying top price for all that style since the store also boasts plenty of bargains.
Not Austin Powers’ sidekick, it’s instead a boutique serving Chicagoland the very best in kiddie haute couture! Mini Me is where uber trendy parents will go to teach their little ones about the virtues of Prada and Burberry and everything chic in between. Definitely not the place to go if you’re shopping on a string, but alot of fun if you want to spoil your little princess. Boys clothing offered up to size four.