![]() | Summer breaks: With our list of kidtastic things to do for $10 or less, your family can forget all about words like “economic downturn” and start saying these instead: Best. Summer. Ever. |
![]() | Take your kids to Chicago-area beaches: It’s not summer without a trip to the beach. Try these three family- and wallet-friendly options |
![]() | Check out a new neighborhood: Travel around the world on a shoestring budget by taking day trips to Chicago’s ethnic neighborhoods. |
![]() | Free days at Chicago museums: Many Chicago-area museums offer free days/times and purse-friendly admissions—the secret is knowing when to show up. |
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![]() | Drawn together: Kids render their favorite Chicago hangouts in crayon, paint and pencil. |