Des Plaines Fall Fest will have bands, a car show, a kid zone with inflatables, face painting, a petting zoo, and more! Friday, September 15: 6-11pm Saturday, September 16: noon-11pm Sunday, September 17: noon-7pm Carnival open on Sunday until 8pm
German delicacies, family fun, live polka music and more! Friday, September 15 from 6:00pm - 11:00pm Saturday, September 16 from 3:00pm - 11:00pm Family Fest will take place Saturday from 2:00pm - 5:00pm following the conclusion of the Hometown Parade.
120 juried artists at this Naperville fine art walk.
Held on September 16 and 17, this show rocks to live music and is stroller-friendly, kid-friendly, and upbeat! Artist demonstrations, artist booth chats and interactive activities for kids add to the fun. Admission is free and there is plenty of parking. -From the Deer Park Art Show website
Didier Farms is running a great family-friendly pumpkin festival this year! They'll have rides, animal land, a corn maze, pony rides, a silly string asylum, and more! Going to the farm is FREE but some of the activities cost money.
"Circuit Bending is the electronics craft of repurposing pre-made electronic circuits to create something new, usually an audio synthesizer. Each camper will be instructed by members of the Wanger Family Fab Lab team in the safe application of circuit exploration and basic soldering skills, as well as basic digital fabrication of customized housings for their...
"Girls and gender-expansive youth will learn about a real-world problem, design and build a solution, and pitch their invention at the Museum of Science and Industry! Women and gender-expansive STEM professionals will be stationed throughout the Main Level of the Museum to help with designs, builds, and pitches."-From the MSI website
"Ignite your inventive genius! Girls and gender-expansive youth will learn about a real-world problem, design and build a solution, and pitch their invention at the Museum of Science and Industry! Women and gender-expansive STEM professionals will be stationed throughout the Main Level of the Museum to help with designs, builds, and pitches."-From the MSI website
U-Pick apples, moon bounces, mini golf, kiddie trains, corn mazes, and more!
Head to this artsy neighborhood for an arts festival featuring all mediums. There will be food, music, beautiful handmade goods, an awesome kids area, and more!
Open studios and galleries, pop-up performances and activations, and an outdoor arts market featuring 50+ local makers, live music and dance, food trucks, and a Malt Row beer garden, and more!
" Haymarket Center’s Associate Board will host the West Loop Bavarian Block Party, a weekend-long event that will offer guests a terrific time and raise funds to support Haymarket Center’s work in treating substance use disorders. The Bavarian Block Party will center on an authentic celebration of German culture, complete with popular German foods such as bratwurst...
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...
The Museum of Industry will be FREE for Illinois Residents today. You can reserve your tickets online, and the discount is applied at checkout.
Field Museum Maximo. Photo by Lucy Hewett © 2018 Field Museum "Free Admission Days are the perfect opportunity for Illinois residents to explore our general admission exhibitions with your family or a group of science-loving friends. Or, use these days to check out special ticketed exhibitions or a 3D movie with a discounted Discovery or...
General Admission is FREE for Illinois Residents today! You must show proof of residency and reserve your tickets online ahead of time here.
General Admission is FREE for Illinois Residents today! You must show proof of residency and reserve your tickets online ahead of time here.
The Museum of Industry will be FREE for Illinois Residents today. You can reserve your tickets online, and the discount is applied at checkout.
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: Will Fancher & Bill Brickey...
During Latinx Heritage Month, join Laura Rodriguez-Romaní, founder of Los Amigos Books, for a fun-filled bilingual story time with your child. Afterward, both you and your child can participate in a short activity led by Field Museum staff.