• Taste of Des Plaines

    Des Plaines 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, United States

    Taste of Des Plaines is a summer street festival that appeals to all ages with two stages for live entertainment, family activities, beer tents, local food vendors and more! Come and listen to live music beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday and 1 p.m. on Saturday, and don’t forget to stop by our photo op....

    Free
  • Naper Nights

    Naper Settlement 523 S Webster St, Naperville, IL, United States

    Eat, drink, dance, and hear the best tribute bands perform your favorite hits of different genres! Adults $20, Kids 4-12: $15 June 14, 5-10 PM Disco Night Boogie Wonder Band | 8-10 PM Tina Turner Tribute Simply the Best | 6-7:30 PM June 15, 5-10 PM Coldplay Tribute Fix You | 8-10 PM The Flaming...

    $4 – $15
  • Chi-Soul Fest

    Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Navy Pier is hosting a two-day FREE soul music festival. SATURDAY SCHEDULE | JUNE 15 NAVY PIER BEER GARDEN | 2PM-11PM 2:00PM – Bumpus 4:00PM – Chibrations 6:30PM – Michael Damani 9:00PM – Meagan McNeal WAVE WALL STAGE | 1PM-10PM 1:00PM – Lori Branch 3:00PM – TBA 6:00PM – DJ M-DOK 8:00PM – DJ Lady...

  • Artists of the Wall Festival

    Loyola Tennis Courts 1230 W Greenleaf Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    SInce 1993, people have been painting a wall in Rogers Park as a community event. Come check out the creations!

    Free
  • Gold Coast Art Fair

    Grant Park 337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Gold Coast Art Fair returns to Chicago’s Grant Park! This award-winning, family-friendly art fair welcomes 200 juried artists from around the country and draws thousands of art enthusiasts from Chicago and beyond. Live music stages in various locations along with delicious food, beer, wine and sangria add to the festive atmosphere. Stop in the Kids...

    $10 – $15
  • Sundays on State

    State Street State Street from Lake St. to Van Buren St., Chicago, IL, United States

    The internationally acclaimed, award-winning event series, Sundays on State, transforms Chicago's most iconic street, State Street, when it closes to vehicular traffic from Lake to Adams on select dates each summer. Neighbors from every Chicago community and beyond unite for a free, interactive block party, while safely enjoying art, culture, active recreation, food, drinks, shopping,...

    Free
  • Wiggleworms/Movie at Gallagher Way

    Gallagher Way 3635 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Chicago's famous Wiggleworms from the Old Town School of Folk Music are back with free performances at Gallagher Way.  There will be music, movement, bubbles, and plenty of fun for kids and parents! Each week will feature different performers and a different kids' movie will play after the performance. Performers: Maryanne Johnson & Liz Klassen...

    Free
  • Corduroy

    Corduroy

    Chicago Shakespeare Theater 800 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    This summer, join Corduroy on an uplifting journey! When his button goes missing, he must find it to go home with Lisa. Follow Corduroy through the department store as he searches everywhere, from escalators to towering store displays, in a fun and adventurous quest. This 60-minute tale of friendship and belonging had its world premiere...

    $26 – $42
  • Free Resident Day at the Field Museum

    Free Resident Day at the Field Museum

    Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

    "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
  • Play! at Farm-in-the-Zoo

    Play! at Farm-in-the-Zoo

    Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Kids can explore the sights, smells, and textures of nature. Listen to stories, participate in arts and crafts, play in the sensory bin, and make music. Designed for children ages 1–5, Caregivers must stay with their children.

    Free
  • Corduroy

    Corduroy

    Chicago Shakespeare Theater 800 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    This summer, join Corduroy on an uplifting journey! When his button goes missing, he must find it to go home with Lisa. Follow Corduroy through the department store as he searches everywhere, from escalators to towering store displays, in a fun and adventurous quest. This 60-minute tale of friendship and belonging had its world premiere...

    $26 – $42
  • PlayLab Playdate: Juneteenth Storytime

    Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

    For this week's PlayLab PlayDate, families with 2-6-year-olds are invited to a free, drop-in storytime session celebrating Juneteenth. Throughout this interactive read-aloud, a guest reader from the museum will share more about the significance of Juneteenth while reading a storybook highlighting the history behind this important holiday. PlayLab PlayDates are free to museum guests, don’t...

    Free
  • Casting on the Pier

    Casting on the Pier

    Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

    The team of skilled and friendly volunteers will be outside on the pier to teach both spin and fly casting every Wednesday this summer and fall through August 28. Participation is on a first come, first serve basis and the volunteers always do their best to accommodate everyone depending on demand.

    Included in Museum Entry
  • Corduroy

    Corduroy

    Chicago Shakespeare Theater 800 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    This summer, join Corduroy on an uplifting journey! When his button goes missing, he must find it to go home with Lisa. Follow Corduroy through the department store as he searches everywhere, from escalators to towering store displays, in a fun and adventurous quest. This 60-minute tale of friendship and belonging had its world premiere...

    $26 – $42
  • Meet a Scientist Cicada Series: Elizabeth Postema

    Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

    Get the buzz on the broods this summer with our Meet a Scientist Cicada series! This May and June, Illinois will experience a rare, double-emergence of cicada broods XIX and XIII - a phenomenon that occurs once every 221 years. In honor of these little critters, we are hosting a series of cicada-centric events to...

    Included in admission
  • Make Music Chicago

    All Across Chicago Chicago, United States

    Make Music Day is a celebration of music on the summer solstice that is performed by anyone and enjoyed by everyone. You're invited to take part in the festivities and help show off our local talent and join the public celebration. The festival is on June 21st and goes all day. It takes place in...

    Free
  • Morning Glories

    Morning Glories

    Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Morning Glories is a free, drop-in program designed for kids ages 0-3 and their caregivers! The lessons will follow themes of science and nature with modifications to focus on motor skill development, sensory exploration, and social interactions between families. A typical Morning Glories session can be expected to include story times, a sensory bin, lots...

    Free
  • Corduroy

    Corduroy

    Chicago Shakespeare Theater 800 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    This summer, join Corduroy on an uplifting journey! When his button goes missing, he must find it to go home with Lisa. Follow Corduroy through the department store as he searches everywhere, from escalators to towering store displays, in a fun and adventurous quest. This 60-minute tale of friendship and belonging had its world premiere...

    $26 – $42
  • Meet a Scientist: Rob Wunder of the Missouri Mycological Society

    Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

    Come join Rob Wunder, Vice President, Kansas City Chapter of the Missouri Mycological Society, as we discuss the many joys associated with mushroom forays and discovery. Dive deeper into how we can all appreciate mushroom form and function, life cycles, and how fungi serve as keystone organisms within ecosystems. Explore the many ways people interact with, forage,...

    Included in admission