• Lollapalooza

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

    Chicago's biggest music festival, and it's great for teens. Children 8 years-old and younger will be admitted free of charge with a ticket-holding adult. Limit 2 children per ticketed adult....

    $125
  • Fiesta Del Sol

    Pilsen Ashland Ave. & W. 18th St., Chicago, IL, United States

    "Fiesta Del Sol is a free four-day family friendly Latino festival, located in the heart of one of Chicago’s most attractive communities – Pilsen. This event spans an eight-block space...

    Free
  • Jeff Fest

    Jefferson Park 4822 N Long Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    A street festival in Jefferson Park with food, music, fun and more! Beyond music and food, the Kids’ Zone area on the north side of the park features a ton...

    Free
  • Destination Asia Festival

    Morton Arboretum 4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL, United States

    Explore the diverse cultures of Asia through music, dance, food, and more. Join in throughout the weekend for a fun-filled experience that will transport you across the globe.  

    Included in Admission
  • Wilmette Art Fair

    Downtown Wilmette Wilmette & Central Avenues, Wilmette, IL, United States

    "In addition to the extraordinary artwork, festival-goers will enjoy live music, fun art activities for kids and great food at the Wilmette Art Fair. Nestled amongst many upscale retail shops,...

    Free
  • Kids Sunday at Wrigley Field

    Wrigley Field 1060 W Addison St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Select Sundays are Kids Sundays at Wrigley Field!  Kids Run the Bases at Wrigley Field and kid-friendly games and activities at Gallagher Way! Kids Run the Bases Kids Run the...

    $80
  • FREE Resident Evening at the Shedd Aquarium

    Shedd Aquarium 1200 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, United States

    The Shedd Aquarium will be FREE for Illinois Residents on select evenings from 5pm-9pm with last entry at 7:00pm. Advanced tickets are required, so make your reservations soon!

    Free
  • PlayLab Play Date: Summer of SUE 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 celebrating SUE the Tyrannosaurus rex. This year the Field celebrates the 25th anniversary of SUE the T....

    FREE
  • Art After Dark

    Art After Dark

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

    "Join GPCA’s Nature Educators on Wednesday evenings to explore and discover together! This program runs every week from 4-7:30pm. This free, drop in program is designed for kids and families...

    FREE
  • 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
  • LatiNxt Music Festival

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

    This free two-day festival will feature a variety of cutting-edge music from the Latin American diaspora with a focus on new musical trends. Music performances will take place at Navy Pier’s Lake Stage,...

    Free
  • Bud Billiken Parade

    Bronzeville heads south down King Drive and ends at Garfield Blvd./Elsworth Dr. & 55th St, Chicago, IL, United States

    This historic parade is the second largest parade in the United States, and the largest black parade in the world.  It's an important celebration of music, food, dance and laughter...

    Free
  • Printers Row Art Fest

    Printers Row 637 S. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, United States

    "90 juried artists from near and far! While strolling the show you’ll see incredible art from painters, street artists, jewelers, up-cycling artists, photographers, woodworkers, sculptors and more – at all...

    Free
  • Burr Ridge Art Fair

    Village Center 701 Village Center Dr, Burr Ridge, IL, United States

    "The Burr Ridge Art Fair takes place at Village Center, a beautiful upscale lifestyle venue combining high-end living with stores and restaurants. Juried artists from around the country will be...

    Free
  • Veggie Fest

    Danada South Park Navistar Cir, Lisle, United States

    Head to Veggie Fest for: Delicious Plant-Based Delights Live Music & Entertainment Children’s Activities Cooking Demos  Inspiring Speakers Wellness Workshops Eco-Marketplace  Exciting Games & Crafts

    Free
  • Northalsted Market Days

    Northalsted Halsted Street from Addison to Grace St., Chicago, IL, United States

    Northalsted Market Days® is a weekend long, live music street festival celebrating community in Chicago’s landmark Northalsted/Lakeview neighborhood. The 1/2 mile long summer festival features all-day lineups of live music...

    $20