Only 2 more days until the BEST KIDS FEST of the summer- Chicago KIDS Day!  The forecast is calling for sunny skies and warm weather so make plans to join us this Saturday, May 19th at Chicago KIDS Day from 10am-2pm.  All the fun takes place under a huge white tent at Ashland/Barry, keeping you comfortable as you visit sponsor tables with activities, arts & crafts, snacks and more. Focusing on children's health & wellness, this family-friendly festival will have your ...

Posted on May 17, 2012 at 6:41 AM by Jay Annadurai

It’s a familiar refrain: “Mom? Dad? I’m bored.”

Aren’t you tired of hearing this? And these days, when kids have access to so much information and stimulation, it can be hard to find something to quell that boredom.

But we’ve got you covered. It’s boredom-stopping, absolutely absorbing, unique entertainment on a budget, perfect for the whole family. Stages, Sights & Sounds, our spring performing arts festival, is the only source in Chic...

Posted on April 30, 2012 at 6:01 AM by Jara Kern

Warm weather is here and many of Chicago's street festivals and block parties will be sprouting up soon.  Mark your calendars for May 19th because Chicago Kids Day is the one event you don't want to miss. This amazing festival focuses on children's health & wellness- with huge amounts of fun thrown in! Here are the top ten reasons you and your family should plan on spending your morning at Chicago KIDS Day:

Have fun while learning about health, safety, dev...

Posted on April 26, 2012 at 6:22 AM by Dr Sarah Weber

Go Green this week and save some cash!  Shop the Babies, Tots n’ More Children’s Consignment & Boutique Overstock Event April 20th -21st.What better way to celebrate Earth Day than to do something great for our environment and your pocket book? 

Babies, Tots n’ More is Chicago’s first and only seasonal event company.  We  feature thousands of quality, gently-used or new kids’ and maternity items, including children’s clot...

Posted on April 16, 2012 at 7:00 AM by Kristin Myers

The Green Metropolis Fair this Saturday, April 14,  is for individuals and families to come out and learn about Chicago’s green and sustainability community. Being Green is no longer just about recycling. It also includes:

What you eat

Where your food comes from

What you grow in your garden

What type of transportation you use

What you buy for your house, and

What you wear

As one of Chicago’s largest local green fairs, there is so...

Posted on April 12, 2012 at 5:17 AM by Melanie Schlachter

Most people have had the experience of coming across an item, a song, a food, or something else that, in a split-second, whisks them back to another day (Who said that time travel is impossible? I beg to differ!).  These flashbacks are the idea behind the upcoming May 6th Listen To Your Mother show.  Don't miss the video clips from prior performances below - you will be grateful for the laughs, tears, and smiles.

As a parent, the occasional memory jog is a speci...

Posted on April 03, 2012 at 8:45 AM by Melisa Wells

What started as a fun idea for parents and an exciting morning for kids in the city has grown into maturity with Wake Up & Boogie Down now celebrating its 4th year this month - this Saturday March 3rd 9:30am-12:30pm at The Cubby Bear.  It's a testament to the vision and commitment of NPN's staff and volunteers to put together content rich and cost effective programs for city families.

Similar to the NPN's NYE event, there is nothing as beautiful as the gleam of exc...

Posted on February 27, 2012 at 11:30 AM by Jim Schofield

Ever think of how wonderful it would be to clear out all of your kids’ gently used items, and earn some extra cash for them too?  Here’s a solution:  Participate in the Babies, Tots n’ More Spring Consignment Event!  You set the prices, and we sell your items for you.  The best part is you earn 65% without even being there.  Our consignors have the option to volunteer during this spectacular event, and receive 70% of the profit for the sale of the...

Posted on February 22, 2012 at 7:00 AM by Kristin Myers

This week is full of pink, red, and hearts all over.  Show us your love and win some great Chicago tickets.  Just send us a photo of your little love bug and get entered to win two complimentary tickets to Girls Night Out - Go Red for Women (good for 2 adults) and two tickets to NPN's Wake Up & Boogie Down Family Festival (good for one adult and one child)!  Email your photo to hi@npnparents.org to get entered this week.  

Make sure you like the NPN Facebook...

Posted on February 13, 2012 at 2:00 PM by Alison Ray

One of my family’s favorite things to do in the summer is visit the farmer’s markets.  Live music, locally crafted foods, a vendor who has become our friend, and I love to expose my kids to it all.  We love Chicago’s Green City Market – it’s one of the city’s biggest and it promotes local, sustainably grown foods.  They also have great kids programs, Sprouts Club and Edible Gardens, where my toddlers have had a chance to touch an...

Posted on February 03, 2012 at 7:00 AM by Carly Ubersox