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Mid Year Recap

We are off to a great start!

By Debra Flanagan, Macaroni KID Chicago Northside June 22, 2022

This year has gotten off to a great start! I wanted to take a moment to recap what we have been able to offer thus far.

We've more than doubled our readership, have been able to work with great local businesses, and a few national brands too!


As I have mentioned before, giving away prizes is my favorite part of this job. We have been so lucky to be able to give away so many great things so far. Please remember there is no cost to you, as current subscribers, to enter our contests, and your odds are good. Be sure to follow us on Facebook so you don't miss any. We also have been awarding random surprise prizes to existing subscribers on a monthly basis.

Here is what we have given away Year-to-Date:

  • Family 4-Pack to Disney on Ice
  • Two Tickets to the Dinosaur Adventure at the Stephens Convention Center
  • 8 Tickets to Nickelodeon’s JoJo Siwa D.R.E.A.M. Tour
  • 4 Tickets to Monster Jam
  • Family 4-Pack to Trolls LIVE!
  • 2 Family 4-Packs to Disney's Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation
  • 4 VIP Tickets to Peppa Pig Live Show
  • 8 Tickets to Circus Vazquez in Schaumburg
  • 8 Tickets to Circus Vazquez in N. Riverside
  • 8 Tickets to Circus Vazquez in Skokie (for most deserving teacher and nominator)
  • 8 Tickets to Circus Vazquez in Schaumburg
  • 8 Tickets to Circus Vazquez in N. Riverside
  • 8 Tickets to Circus Vazquez in Skokie (for most deserving teacher and nominator)
  • 8 Movie Tickets to The New 400 Theater
  • 10 Tickets to Ravinia:
  • 4 GA Lawn Tickets to Laurie Berkner at Ravinia
  • 8 Tickets to Garden Circus
  • 20 Tickets to Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood LIVE Show
  • 4 Tickets to Riverdance
  • A mini family photo session from Turning Leaf Photography

Additionally, we've been hosting prize wheels at numerous events around the city. Our next event will be Roscoe Village Burger Fest. 

We will also be at the Macaroni KID night at Wrigley, on July 25th. Buy your tickets HERE.


Check out our current contests:

4 GA Lawn Tickets to Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players at Ravinia 


We've been able to share amazing discounts via CertifKID, including the following active deals:

Santa's Village Amusement & Water Park 
Valid Any Day of the 2022 Regular Operating Season!

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The Forge: Lemont Quarries - The Largest Adventure Park in the USA! 
Just 22 Miles Southwest of Chicago

View deal on CertifiKID

CanvasOnSale Framed Photos, Canvases, & Photo Tiles 

View deal on CertifiKID

We have been increasing and improving our Guides. For instance:

2022 Summer Bucket List

2022 Local Summer Camp Guide

2022 Guide to the Best Splash Pads and Pools on the Northside

2022 Farmer's Market & Pick-Your-Own Guide for Chicago


We've provided Free Printables for the Superbowl, Teacher Appreciation, Mother's Day, Father's Day, and end of school.


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We look forward to the next six months and bringing great deals, opportunities, and content to our Chicago Northside Families.