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: Karen Banks-Lubicz & Shanta Nurullah...
Enjoy the legendary Old Town School of Folk Music for live music, free dance lessons, and other interactive music experiences. This is a family-friendly event, so kids of all ages are welcome.
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!
A county fair with lots of family-friendly activities, great food, and more! Children 9 and Under Free Every Day!
"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...
Summer movies are returning at Gallagher Way! The gates open at 6pm, and the movie begins at 7:30pm. Guests may bring in food or carry-out from local restaurants. No outside alcohol is allowed, but beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, candy, popcorn, ice cream and other snacks are for sale in the park. Reserved seating and rentable...
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!
"Silver Bullet STL offers a show-stopping 10-piece tribute to the music of Bob Seger. Fronted by lead singer Steve Tinnon, the history of blue-collar America from the 1960s to present day is written through Silver Bullet’s performances. Musical fireworks tonight after the show. All “Rockin’ in the Park” concerts will run from 7 p.m. –...
"To honor their dedication and service, the White Sox have dedicated this night as Police and Fire Night. The White Sox invite you to come out to Guaranteed Rate Field and join together in an effort to continue this tradition, while giving special thanks for the great heroics of these brave men and women who...
Live music, a carnival, food, a 5k, bingo, entertainment and more.
"Backed by a renowned rhythm section, Bee Gees Gold recreates the look and sound of the Bee Gees from the 1960s and 1970s. Featuring the detailed vocals of John Acosta as Barry, Daryll Borges as Robin and Jeff Celentano as Maurice, the band performs legendary Bee Gees tracks from early hits such as “Massachusetts” and “I...
Live entertainment, interactive art demos, fine art displays, classes and shopping opportunities! Be inspired not only by the art but by the incredible views found only at reclaimed landscape of America’s largest adventure park.
An art festival in one of Chicago's most popular neighborhoods. Visit the Kids' Tent at Holstein Park for art projects for kids!
Head to the Lincoln Park Zoo for educational chats, animal enrichment, and special activities!
Enjoy this outdoor lakeside fine arts festival with more than 50 booths, award winning artists, a fiber fest and space to wander, relax and listen to live folk music.
260 of the country’s most celebrated artists will showcase painting, jewelry, sculpture, photographs, fashion wearables, furniture and more. The downtown streets are closed to traffic during the festival, so attendees can appreciate the city’s architecture and landscaping by foot in a relaxed fashion. Festival-goers with strollers and wheelchairs can enjoy an accessible festival with easy...
Some of the best Pizza makers in the country gather to demonstrate pizza making skills and visitors can sample, learn and enjoy delicious pizza.
The Okee Dokee Brothers play kids country/folk music. The gates open at 12:00pm, the concert starts at 1:00pm.
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...
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...