Margie's Candies

A small indoor playroom for children ages 0 to 6 near the Logan Square/Bucktown line, used for birthday parties and open play. A small operation -- call ahead to confirm before visiting.

A small pocket park and playlot on the Bucktown/Logan Square line, run with help from a local park advisory council.

A recently renovated Chicago Public Library branch with regular unstructured "Play Days" using blocks, puzzles and toys downstairs, and a quiet upper level.

A lively Logan Square fried-chicken-and-fish spot with a big indoor and outdoor patio, high chairs, and kids' menu items like nuggets and mac and cheese.

A converted 1929 landmark tower in Wicker Park with loft-style rooms. Its rooftop pool is seasonal (May to September) and does not admit guests under 12.

An all-day brunch restaurant on the ground floor of the Robey hotel in Wicker Park, near the Damen Blue Line and the 606 Trail.