Children Activities

A child in a space ranger costume cheers with a raised fist while seated in a wheelchair transformed into a spaceship with a costume cover, representing adaptive Halloween costume ideas for kids who use wheelchairs.

How Do You Adapt a Halloween Costume for a Wheelchair, Walker, or Braces? Easy Ideas for Kids

Children Activities, Parent Education, Physical Therapy

QUICK ANSWER Yes, you can adapt almost any Halloween costume. For a wheelchair, a costume […]

A smiling mother, father, and young child kneel together in a pumpkin patch holding orange pumpkins, representing sensory-friendly and inclusive fall events for families in the Chicago area.

Sensory-Friendly & Inclusive Events Happening Mid-October Through Mid-November 2026

Children Activities, Parent Education

Halloween & Fall Events Sensory-Friendly Halloween Party at Mokena Public Library 📅 Date: Saturday, October […]

A colorful AAC playground communication board with picture symbols for words like play, swing, help, and all done stands at the entrance to a Mokena park playground, donated by Westside Children's Therapy.

Westside Partners with Mokena Parks & Recreation to Bring Communication Boards to Local Playgrounds

Children Activities, Opportunities

IN SHORT Westside Children’s Therapy has partnered with Mokena Parks & Recreation to install AAC […]

A father laughs while lifting his smiling young son into the air under golden fall leaves, celebrating a joyful outdoor moment together.

Sensory-Friendly & Inclusive Events Happening Mid-September Through Mid-October 2026

Children Activities, Parent Education

As summer fades into fall, Chicagoland offers a steady lineup of sensory-friendly and inclusive opportunities […]

A young girl in a pink jacket smiling while playing with an interactive mirror panel on a playground's chain-link fence, representing the safety fenced-in playgrounds offer families.

Where to Find Fenced-In Playgrounds Across the Chicago Suburbs and Beyond

Children Activities, Parent Education

QUICK ANSWER Fenced-in playgrounds can offer families an added layer of safety and peace of […]

A father and two children looking up with wonder during a museum visit, representing sensory-friendly and inclusive events for families in the Chicago area.

Sensory-Friendly & Inclusive Events Happening In August 2026

Children Activities, Parent Education

August brings warm, full days and a packed slate of sensory-friendly and inclusive opportunities across […]

A smiling family of four embracing outdoors, representing sensory-friendly summer events for families in the Chicago area.

Sensory‑Friendly Events Happening In July

Children Activities, Parent Education

July brings long, warm days and a full slate of sensory-friendly opportunities across the Chicagoland […]

A family with a young child playing outdoors at a park, representing sensory-friendly summer events for families in the Chicago area.

Sensory‑Friendly Events Happening In June

Children Activities, Parent Education

June is here and with it, more opportunities to get outside, explore, and experience the […]

A happy family with a young child enjoying time outdoors together at a sensory-friendly community event near Chicago.

Sensory‑Friendly Events Happening In May

ABA Therapy, Children Activities, Opportunities

May brings warmer weather, longer days, and a handful of wonderful opportunities for families in […]

A diverse group of children with disabilities and a camp counselor smiling together at an inclusive summer camp near Chicago.

Inclusive Summer Camps for Kids with Disabilities Near Chicago: 2026 Guide

ABA Therapy, Children Activities, Opportunities

Summer is one of the most anticipated seasons of childhood — lazy days, new adventures, […]

Sensory-Friendly Events Near You: The Ultimate Spring 2026 Guide for Families

ABA Therapy, Children Activities, Opportunities

Spring is full of exciting opportunities for children with disabilities, autism spectrum differences, and sensory […]

Sensory‑Friendly Events Happening In March

ABA Therapy, Children Activities, Opportunities

Looking for fun, inclusive activities that are sensory‑friendly for children and families? March has a […]