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🏙️ Exploring the best of the Chicago suburbs
🛝 Play date locations
🍔 Kid friendly eats and treats
✨ Instagram worthy spots

08/19/2026

Looking for a unique family-friendly day trip near Chicago? 🌿🪨 Add Red Oak Nature Center in North Aurora, Illinois to your list!

This beautiful Fox River nature center is such a fun place to explore with kids, especially if your family loves hiking, nature trails, wildlife, caves, and outdoor adventures. There are scenic walking trails through the woods, views of the Fox River, and one of the coolest features the Red Oak Devils Cave! 🦇

It’s an easy way to get outside and enjoy nature without having to drive hours from the Chicago suburbs. Perfect for a family outing, kids’ adventure, nature walk, hiking near Chicago, or weekend activity with kids.

📍 Red Oak Nature Center | North Aurora, IL
🌳 Nature trails + hiking
🪨 Cave exploration
🌊 Fox River views
👧🏼 Family friendly outdoor activity
🚗 Great Chicago suburban day trip

Also got to stop at Harner’s Bakery on the way home!

If you’re searching for things to do with kids near Chicago, things to do in Batavia IL, family activities in the Chicago suburbs, hiking trails near Naperville, or outdoor activities near Chicago, save this one! 📌

08/18/2026

If you’re a bagel lover like me in Chicago area, ADD THIS SATURDAY MORNING POP-UP TO YOUR LIST! 🥯

Decker’s Sourdough Bagels were born in the kitchens of Lettuce Entertain You’s Wildfire from Executive Chef Partner Joe Decker’s own aged sourdough starter, these hand-rolled artisan bagels are boiled and baked for a crusty, crispy exterior and a soft, airy, tangy interior, perfectly paired with our house-whipped cream cheese spreads.

Their main pop-up takes place on most Saturdays at Wildfire Chicago (159 W. Erie), while Wildfire Oak Brook (232 Oakbrook Center) and Wildfire Glenview (1300 Patriot Blvd.) serve as our pre-order pickup locations (must order ahead of time).

Oak Brook guests can pre-order bagels, house-whipped spreads, and pastry packs for Saturday pickup. For the full Decker’s experience, including breakfast sandwiches and individual pastries, guests can visit the Chicago pop-up.

And don’t skip the pastries, including the caramel glazed cinnamon roll and double chocolate chip sourdough cookie. 🍪✨

📍 Decker’s Sourdough Bagels Pop-Up Locations:
🥯 Wildfire Chicago
🥯 Wildfire Glenview
🥯 Wildfire Oak Brook

👉 You can order through the link in my bio! Pre-orders are the best way (required at Oak Brook and Glenview) to make sure you get your bagels before they sell out.

For menus, pop-up details & ordering information, check out Decker’s website: deckerssourdoughbagels.com

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08/12/2026

If you’re looking for a family-friendly dessert spot where everyone can actually find something they love, add Dumont to your list! 🍦☕🧋

Dumont is built around one simple idea: the whole family should be able to walk in together and each find something made for them.

Kids can choose from unique ice cream flavors inspired by desserts from around the world, including Hokey Pokey, Pandan, Kheer, Biscoff, Ube and Red Guava.

Teens can grab premium bubble tea made with quality ingredients and balanced sweetness instead of the super-sugary drinks you’ll find at many boba shops.

Parents can enjoy shade-grown, double-A grade coffee, while the whole family can also choose from European-style baked goods like croissants, egg & cheese sandwiches, cookies and macarons.

What I love about the concept is that you’re not making one person compromise. Ice cream for the kids, boba for the teens, coffee for the parents — all under one roof. 🙌

So if you’re searching for family-friendly things to do, unique dessert spots, ice cream shops, bubble tea, coffee shops, family dessert destinations, or a place the whole family can enjoy together, Dumont is definitely one to check out!

📍 Save this one for your next family treat run!

Dumont Creamery & Cafe - Naperville

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195 Fox Valley Center
Aurora, IL
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