I did a little due diligence and found some things for families that can be beneficial.
It is difficult to find activities for kids when money is low and you have more than one child, but Chicago proves to be first class in having a myriad of opportunities for kid-friendly fun and learning. All one has to do is do a little research and you can find tons of free or inexpensive things to do.
Today I am posting links to websites to look up and places to go that will help any parent find something for their children to do.
Chicagoparent.com Magazine online is a great beginning. I used it a lot when my children were smaller and for my students when I planned field studies---fancy term for field trips.
You can also pick up the actual magazine through any library in the city. Most of the museums cost money to attend but they also have free days. Here's a list. Tweet
If this doesn't work, there are free passes at any Chicago Public Library to attend Museums in the city.
Do you like nature? Try the Morton Arboretum, Garfield Park Conservatory or the Chicago Botanic Gardens, The Chicago Forest Preserves. Here you can watch nature, see beautiful trees and flowers and participate in nature activities.
Here are some extra places to link to that gives tons of ideas and places to go. Enjoy and have a blast with your child or yourself!!
http://www.freetoursbyfoot.com/chicago-tours/
http://www.chicagokids.com/
20 Free or Inexpensive Things to do with Children
Timeout Chicago for Kids
Metromix Chicago Family
Free Things to Do In Chicago
Free Activities on Yelp for Kids
50 Things to Do with Your Kids Before they Grow Up
Choose Chicago Family and Kid Activities
http://www.chicagoelevated.com/2011/11/08/the-pedway-tour-2/
Also try the Chicago Park District and Public Libraries for free opportunities, classes, workshops or activities. You'd be amazed at what's there for little or no cost.
Here is a link to to Art Centers on Chicago's Southside that offer free or inexpensive classes: Logan Family Center; Southside Community Art Center;
