• Millennium Park Summer Film-Clueless

    Millennium Park 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Grab a seat in the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park or lay a blanket on the lawn. Bring a picnic basket and enjoy a movie in one of Chicago's best parks. Food and drinks are available for purchase, but guests may also bring their own. Gates open at 5 Tonight's Film: Clueless (97 minutes, PG-13)...

    Free
  • Yacht Rock Night White Sox Game

    Guaranteed Rate Field 333 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616, Chicago, IL, United States

    "The first 10,000 fans to enter the ballpark will receive a White Sox Boat Captain Hat presented by City Cruises!."- From mlb.com White Sox vs Yankees

    $17
  • MSI Movies in the Park: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

    Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S Dusable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL

    Four teenagers are sucked into a magical video game, and the only way they can escape is to work together to finish the game. Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 8:15 p.m. PG-13 | 119 minutes | 2017 | Closed Captioned Start time is approximate: all movies begin at dusk. -From the MSI website

    Free
  • Casting on the Pier

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

    "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...

    Included with Museum Entry
  • African-American Heritage Night White Sox Game

    Guaranteed Rate Field 333 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616, Chicago, IL, United States

    "Join the White Sox as we celebrate African-American Heritage Night! Specially priced tickets have been made available for all of our fans in the African-American Community.."- From mlb.com White Sox vs Yankees

    $17
  • World Lion Day

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

    Head to the Lincoln Park Zoo for educational chats, animal enrichment, and special activities!

    Free
  • French Market at Gallagher Way

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

    The French Market at Gallagher Way occurs on select Thursday nights, and it's a blast for the whole family! Vendors will sell imported cheeses, baked goods, wine, pasta, soaps, and more. Each week will feature different live music and different crafts for kids at the KidCreate Studio! Tonight's Music: Big Sadie ( Folk Country )

  • 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
  • Rockin’ in the Park

    Parkway Bank Park 5501 Park Pl, Rosemont, Illinois

    "Ticket to the Moon is an Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) tribute band hailing from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Composed of eight talented musicians, the group is dedicated to bringing audiences the extraordinary musical arrangements of ELO alongside stellar video production. Musical fireworks tonight after the show. All “Rockin’ in the Park” concerts will run from 7...

    Free
  • Retro on Roscoe

    Roscoe Village 2000 W Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    "Three stages will be spread amongst an eminent six-block stretch in Chicago’s favorite Roscoe Village. Live music will play oldies and throwbacks along with popular hits to keep festival goers moving through the hot summer nights! After eating some small bites make sure to head over to the family area that offers prime inflatables, delectable...

    Free
  • 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 beers from Half Day Brewery add to the weekend festivities. Admission to the festival is free and there is plenty of nearby parking. The show...

    Free
  • 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, delicious food, and some fireworks on Saturday nights! Saturday, August 12 2:00PM-4:30PM Meg and The Wheelers 5:30PM-8:00PM Jon Stickley Trio 9:00PM-11:10PM Mr. Blotto

    Free
  • Campout at the Zoo

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

    Camp amongst the animals at the Lincoln Park Zoo! Enjoy the outdoors, the animals, animal activity stations, and a campfire with s’mores. There is an evening-only option for people who want to participate in the activities but prefer not to camp! Evening-only tickets are $50, overnight tickets are $75, and there are discounts for zoo...

    $75
  • Family Storybook Yoga

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

    Designed for kids 2-8, join Buddha Belly Kids for a storybook yoga class! Kids and grown-ups will move in creative and fun poses that embody the story. All kids must be accompanied by a guardian. This class is designed for children ages 2-8 years; however, all ages are most welcome! All children must be accompanied...

    $27
  • Family Storybook Yoga

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

    Designed for kids 2-8, join Buddha Belly Kids for a storybook yoga class! Kids and grown-ups will move in creative and fun poses that embody the story. All kids must be accompanied by a guardian. This class is designed for children ages 2-8 years; however, all ages are most welcome! All children must be accompanied...

    $27
  • White Sox v Brewers Family Game

    Guaranteed Rate Field 333 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616, Chicago, IL, United States

    Bring the family out to a White Sox game with tickets starting at $10. There will be family-friendly activities throughout the park — plus, kids can run the bases after the game! Kids Run the Bases is available for all kids 13 and younger (must be 36” or taller to participate). Kids can line up...

    $10
  • 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! Bands will be announced soon. Enjoy some rides on the pier, some live music, delicious food, and some fireworks on Saturday nights!

    Free
  • Broadway in Chicago Summer Concert

    Millennium Park 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce that its free SUMMER CONCERT will return to Millennium Park this August 14. The FREE BROADWAY IN CHICAGO SUMMER CONCERT, sponsored by ABC 7 Chicago, will take place on Monday, August 14, 2023 at 6:15 pm at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park (201 E Randolph St). The Broadway...

    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: Little Miss Ann & Lenny...

    Free
  • 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