"Our team of skilled and friendly volunteers will be outside on the North Pond Casting Pier to teach both spin and fly casting to participants of all ages. As always, participation is on a first come, first serve basis and volunteers always do their best to accommodate everyone depending on demand. Please note, this program is weather permitting. This...
"Ignite your inventive genius! Girls and gender-expansive youth will learn about a real-world problem, design and build a solution, and pitch their invention at the Museum of Science and Industry! Women and gender-expansive STEM professionals will be stationed throughout the Main Level of the Museum to help with designs, builds, and pitches."-From the MSI website
"Madeleine Tudor, Sr. Environmental Social Scientist presents the Museum's amazing anthropology collections from the Calumet Region that showcase Latinx heritage, with a focus on the contemporary folk art of South Chicago artist Roman Villarreal and the South Chicago community area which is the oldest Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago."- From the Field Museum Website
Join us as Postdoctoral Researcher Mariana Herrera shares her work about the ecological importance of fungi. Herbarium specimens collected in Latin America will help illustrate the diversity of fungi and their roles in the ecosystem.
"Enjoy live music and dance in the Museum's Stanley Field Hall, featuring a vibrant performance of Bomba featuring local group La Escuelita Bombera de Corazón. Based in the historic Humboldt Park Puerto Rican community, La Escuelita Bombera de Corazón was established in 2009 by Ivelisse “Bombera de Corazón” Diaz. As an African and Puerto Rican diasporic...
"Paula Ungar, Senior Environmental Social Scientist, will talk about the work done with Indigenous and local communities in the Amazon basin. Learn about the diversity of Amazonian local and Indigenous communities, the beauty of the landscapes, the richness of their knowledge and ways of relating to their environment, the challenges they face today."- Field Museum
Join Gingarte Capoeira Chicago as they share how this unique martial art combines elements of fight, dance, acrobatics, rhythm, music and philosophy, to form a cultural expression.
"Trick-or-treat yourself to a night at the Field Museum! This not-so-scary after hours event will spark curiosity for the entire family. Families with kids ages 2 to 12 will get up close and personal with creepy crawlers, conduct their own owl pellet dissection, explore fascinating exhibits, and learn about specimens in our collection from our...
"Enjoy a celebration of Mexican culture and traditions with Ballet Folklorico de Chicago. Ballet Folklorico de Chicago is one of the largest Mexican folkloric organizations in Illinois and the Midwest. They take pride in being an all-inclusive organization and teach their students about Mexican culture through dance, language, and traditions."-From the Field Museum Website
"Attention junior explorers! Through hands-on learning, exhibit exploration, storytime sessions, and interactive craft projects, your junior explorer will embark on an adventure-packed museum safari while becoming an animal enthusiast along the way! On their expedition, campers and their grown-ups will answer scientific questions, like: Why do tigers and zebras have stripes? What’s the fastest animal on earth?...
Head to the Bronzeville Children's Museum and: Create a Boo Halloween Mobile Have a Halloween Costume Parade Watch a Halloween Film Hear spooky stories Take home a ghoulish goody bag
Head to Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum to go Trick-or-Treating, do Halloween crafts, and have close encounters with creepy crawlers! Tickets include entry to the museum. Children 2 and under are free. Museums for All pricing is available upon request. Email:programs@naturemuseum.org
Celebrate Halloween dressed as your favorite Superhero! "Activities include: Superhero Training Academy where young superheroes can participate in a special training and obstacle course Superhero Story Time where children can listen to stories from real life superheroes like local firefighters, police officers and medical professionals Super Smiles photo opportunities with a number of special guest superheroes like Spiderman,...
The Museum of Science Industry hosts has been hosting this exhibit since 1942. Each Christmas tree is decorated to represent a different country with a 4 story Christmas tree in the center. It's a must-see family tradition and it's indoors!
"Attention junior detectives! Through imaginative play, hands-on discovery, storytime sessions, and exhibit exploration, your junior detective will engage in exciting mesozoic mysteries that get them well on their way to becoming a roaring dino expert! All PlayLab programs are available to children ages 3-5 years old. To participate, children must be accompanied by a caregiver...
Isn't it every kids dream to sleep in a museum? Well, you can! And the Museum of Science and Industry is one of the best museums out there. Snoozeums are for children ages 6-12 and their adult (18+) chaperones (one required for every five children). The per-person fee includes overnight admission with parking, hands-on science...
Family Days at the MCA are free for families and contain special workshops and activities designed for kids. Today's theme is: "Pocket Con, Chicago’s only comics convention for children and youth, is coming to Family Day at the MCA! Meet creators, attend workshops and panels, play teen-created video games, and try out costuming and art...
"Free Admission Days are the perfect opportunity for Illinois residents to explore our general admission exhibitions with your family or a group of science-loving friends. Or, use these days to check out special ticketed exhibitions or a 3D movie with a discounted Discovery or All-Access Pass. Tickets for Free Days are only available to Illinois...
"Free Admission Days are the perfect opportunity for Illinois residents to explore our general admission exhibitions with your family or a group of science-loving friends. Or, use these days to check out special ticketed exhibitions or a 3D movie with a discounted Discovery or All-Access Pass. Tickets for Free Days are only available to Illinois...
Family Days at the MCA are free for families and contain special workshops and activities designed for kids. Today's theme is: "In January, artists A. Martinez and Gaby Martinez take over the MCA with their collaborative quilt making inspired by Faith Ringgold. Additionally, musician Ben LaMar Gay performs for families to interact with his music, and KIDO Chicago, the award-winning...