Summer Adventures In Chicago

I've always loved visiting the Windy City as a non-parent. One of my favorite cities (especially in the summer). I love the food, comedy, architecture and nice people. But now as a mom, I've realized it is a GREAT city for kids to visit. So much to see and do, and my daughter loves the tall buildings.

Our visit to the Chicago Children's Museum was our favorite.

It really inspires learning and creativity.

The Sound Effects Room was quite a hit.

It's a sound playground!

Play It Safe

This was part of the Chicago Fire Department safety exhibit.

Fire Safety Doll House

My daughter says, "I wanna go in there."

It's actually an educational doll house.

It teaches kids how to escape from their house and what to do in case there's a fire.

What kid doesn't love dinosaurs?

Mine! She says, "Me no like dat. Go away, dinosaur."

Art Studio

She loved this clay but, of course, called it Play-Doh.

This was called the Skyline Area.

Bring out the builder/architect in your little one. This was her FAVORITE play area.

And she's obsessed with cranes!

This is what happens when you spend this first two years of your life visiting job sites with Daddy. #DaddysGirl

Gotta cool down after all that activity.

We kept her in the stroller.

Time for more adventures...

I think this may have been her favorite because her favorite song "Wheels On the Bus" came to life.

All dressed up!

Ready for a night on the town and more big city fun!

Roxanne WilderWriter

Roxanne is a co-host on the MJ Morning Show and host of Middays on Q105 in Tampa Bay. She also hosts segments on The Current, which features local feel-good stories and health and wellness segments, and airs on five of the six Tampa-based Beasley Media Group stations. Roxanne has conducted hundreds of interviews, from athletes to Oscar winners, including Matt Damon, Christian Bale, and Chadwick Boseman. She also specializes in media training, having worked with clients in the NFL, NBA and WWE for television, in print, and online. Roxanne is a published author and will be releasing a thriller novel in 2024. Her favorite thing in the world is being with her two daughters and husband. As a content creator for Q105, Roxanne writes about family activities in the Tampa Bay area, as well as reviews for local restaurants and travel.