• Frontier Days in Arlington Heights

    Recreation Park 500 E. Miner Street, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

    There will be a market, live music, carnival rides, family fun, a 4th of July parade, and more!

    Free
  • Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest

    Palatine 262 E Palatine Road, Palatine, IL, United States

    The festival includes live bands, food vendors, adult beverages (beer, wine and hard seltzers), carnival, business expo and craft fair, Family Day, fireworks and many other family activities.

    Free
  • Mount Prospect Fourth of July Festival

    Melas Park 1500 W. Central Road, Mount Prospect, United States

    This 4th of July festival features fireworks, music, carnival rides, and more!

    Free
  • International Festival of Life

    Washington Park 55th Street and Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL, United States

    The 31st Anniversary of the African/Caribbean Festival of Life. There will be Jerk, seafood, and vegan food, and lots of musical performers, crafts, etc. Kids 12 and under are free!

    $20
  • Lincolnshire Art Festival

    Village Green Park 1810 Walters Ave, Northbrook, Illinois, United States

    "More than 80 juried artists from around the country display and sell their work including paintings, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics and more! Live music, festival food, and an excellent selection of...

    Free
  • Budding Botanists

    Budding Botanists

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

    Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30am to 2:30pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids of all ages at our Budding Botanists station. These programs are drop in and no preregistration...

    Free, but must register to come to enter the Conservatory
  • 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...

    $26 – $42
  • Live on the Lake

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

    Navy Pier's live outdoor music series is returning this summer in the Bier Garden! Enjoy some rides on the pier, some live music, and some delicious food. 2-4:30PM Fernando Jones (Blues)...

    Free
  • Budding Botanists

    Budding Botanists

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

    Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30am to 2:30pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids of all ages at our Budding Botanists station. These programs are drop in and no preregistration...

    Free, but must register to come to enter the Conservatory
  • 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...

    $26 – $42
  • Live on the Lake

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

    Navy Pier's live outdoor music series is returning this summer in the Bier Garden! Enjoy some rides on the pier, some live music, and some delicious food. 2-4:30PM La Tosca 4:30PM...

    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...

    $26 – $42
  • Water Flicks: Back to the Future

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

    Navy Pier's popular "Water Flicks" is returning this year with FREE outdoor movie showings. Bring a picnic, a blanket, and enjoy! Movies are shown at Lake Stage in Polk Bros...

  • 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...

    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...

    $26 – $42
  • 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...

    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...

    $26 – $42
  • PlayLab PlayDate: Rock Pet Storytime & Painting

    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 having fun with one of the museum's four core sciences: geology. Hang out in...

    Free