Mothers First

Sponsored by Delnor Community Hospital

Moms and Tots List

Blackberry Historical Farm Village - Aurora

Has museums, a gift shop, a restored miniature train,
an old-fashioned hay wagon ride, a carousel, and pony rides.

www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

 

Campton Hills Splash ParkSt. Charles

Has many interactive water play features for children of all ages and a sand area.

http://www.st-charlesparks.org/links/splashpad.htm

 

Charlestowne Mall - St. Charles

Has a free play area that opens at 10:00am and a carousel that is $1.00 per child.

www.charlestownemall.com/

 

Excel Gymnastics - St. Charles & Batavia

Open gym

www.excelgymnastics.com/

 

Fox River Trolley Museum - South Elgin

Has a genuine old-time trolley car which takes you on a trip along the Fox River.

www.foxtrolley.org

 

Graham's Ice Cream - Geneva

The ultimate tastes in fine chocolates and ice cream.

www.grahamschocolate.com/

 

Illinois Railway Museum - Union, IL

Has “Thomas the Train” days twice a year.

www.irm.org

 

Jump N Jiminys - St. Charles

Has a large inflatable play area.

www.jumpnjiminy.com/

 

Kuipers Family Farm - Maple Park

Great place to pick apples and pumpkins.
They also have other activities for the kids and awesome apple donuts.

www.kuipersfamilyfarm.com/

 

Little Village Playplace - Arlington Heights

Child-size village with hands-on play areas. It's a drive, but it's worth it!

www.littlevillageplayplace.com/

 

Morton Arboretum - Lisle

Beautiful place for walking and picnicking. The children's garden is great.

www.mortonarb.org/main.taf?p=2,3,1

 

Nick's Pizza – Elgin

Family-friendly pizza place! Peanut baskets on all tables and shells on the ground.

www.nickspizzapub.com/site/home/

 

Peck Farm Park - Geneva

Outdoor butterfly house (open during the summer).

www.genevaparks.org/parksandfacilites/peckfarmpark/peckfarm.html

 

Randall Oaks Park and Barnyard Zoo - West Dundee

Provides a variety of farm animals for petting and feeding.

www.dtpd.org/pages/ro_park.html

 

Sonny Acres Farm - West Chicago

Very family-friendly farm – open all year round!

www.sonnyacres.com/

 

Spring Hill Gymnastics - Elgin

Open gym

www.springhillgymnastics.com

 

Spring Hill Mall - West Dundee

Has a play area like the St. Charles Mall but no carousel.

www.springhillmall.com/html/Index2.asp

 

Story Time - Geneva

At Borders book store on Randall Road on Fridays at 10:00am.

www.borders.com

 

Story Time - Geneva

At Barnes and Noble - Geneva Commons on Tues and Thurs at 10:30am.

www.barnesandnoble.com

 

The Centre in Elgin

Open gym and Tot Time Swim from Sept-May in their indoor zero depth pool.

www.cityofelgin.org

 

The Cosley Zoo - Wheaton

Offers a large variety of domestic farm animals and native Illinois wildlife.

www.cosleyzoo.org/

 

The DuPage Children's Museum - Naperville

Lots of amazing hands-on activities for young children-babies included.

www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org/

 

The Elgin Library

Has a large indoor play area for toddlers/pre-schoolers and a full café!

www.elgin.lib.il.us

 

Thomasville Station - Geneva

Thomas the Tank Engine items and activities.

www.thomasvillestation.com/

 

Twinkle Teas - Wheaton

Special birthday tea parties and dress up fun.

www.twinkleteas.com/

 

Updated: 9/17/08