• 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
  • 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...

    Included in Museum Entry
  • Wild Wednesdays

    Wild Wednesdays

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

    Wild Wednesdays are back for the season at Garfield Park Conservatory! Join Family Programs staff outdoors in Play and Grow Garden for free, drop-in activities, such as fort building, bug...

    Free, but must register to come to enter the Conservatory
  • Movie: School of Rock at Gallagher Way

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

    On select Wednesday nights, visit Gallagher Way for a free outdoor movie and enjoy the fresh air as you take in family-friendly classics, nostalgic comedies and more. Gates open at...

    Free
  • Windy City Smokeout

    United Center 1901 W Madison St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Chicago's greatest country music festival! Kids 10 and under are free.

    $75
  • Fresh Fest!

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

    Come and experience the excitement of our free annual young performers showcase, Fresh Fest! and witness the emergence of fresh talents, fresh voices, and fresh perspectives as they grace the...

    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
  • West Fest

    West Town 1800-2000 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    West Fest Chicago reflects the eclectic West Town community, and is also renowned for cutting edge live music programmed by Empty Bottle Presents, plus the ever popular Bass By The Pound DJ Stage....

    Free
  • Square Roots in Lincoln Square

    Lincoln Square 4700 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

    Live music, family fun, local restaurants and vendors, and the best craft beer showcase of any Chicago street fest, a Kids Zone & interactive workshops in the Old Town School...

    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...

    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
  • Field Family Night: Field Games

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

    "Score your tickets for a night at the Field Museum! At this after hours event, star players and benchwarmers alike will gear up to compete with the best animal athletes...

    $27 – $100
  • Forge Fest

    The Forge Lemont Quarries 1001 Main Street, Lemont, IL, United States

    Enjoy a vendor village offering a diverse array of goods to engaging activities and workshops for all ages, Rock out to the electrifying sounds of The Neon Night as they...

    Free
  • Kids’ Fest 2023

    Wampum Lake 598 Thornton Lansing Road, Thornton, IL, United States

    Highlights of Kids' Fest 2024: - A Day of Outdoor Delights: Bask in the warmth of the summer sun and revel in a day filled with outdoor activities that will keep...

    Free
  • Southport Art Fest

    Wrigleyville W. Waveland Ave. & N. Southport Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    "Just steps away from the friendly confines of Wrigley Field, the two-day festival will showcase some of the city’s best and most diverse artists. Southport Art Fest will highlight a wide...

    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