• 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
  • Chicago Pride Parade

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

    PRIDEChicago – the organization that has produced the iconic Chicago Pride Parade for 50 years – welcomes you to Pride in Chicago. Join us for the 53rd annual Chicago Pride Parade stepping off from...

    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, and some delicious food. 2-4:30PM Chicago Latin Groove...

    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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. 1-2:30PM Brandon Goode 3-5:30PM Toronzo...

    Free
  • Taste of Oak Brook

    Oak Brook 700 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook, IL, United States

    Bring the entire family for a special evening of food from selected Oak Brook restaurants and a spectacular fireworks display. The band Sixteen Candles will be. playing!

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