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    Music Under Glass: Rosalba Valdez y Los Valientes

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

    *Registration for this performance will open on August 1, 2024; the link will be added here* Rosalba Valdez and her eight-piece band perform “Yo Soy Mexicana.” Showcasing music from her debut EP and her upcoming self-titled album, Rosalba’s band is reminiscent of captivating performances by the famous and beloved, Selena Quintanilla and mainstream artists such as Becky G....

    Free, but must register in advance. Space is limited.

  • Palatine Street Fest

    Downtown Palatine Brockway & Slade St., Palatine, IL, United States

    Downtown Palatine Street Fest has been the premier suburban street festival since 2000.  Palatine Street Fest features live music, local cuisine, and family entertainment and activities over a three-day period in late August.   We are excited to announce that Street Fest will kick off on Friday with the ultimate 80's Dance Party featuring Sixteen...

    Free
  • ferris wheel and carnival rides from side

    Skokie’s Backlot Bash

    Skokie Oakton and Laramie Ave., Skokie, IL, United States

    Live music, a carnival, food, a 5k, bingo, entertainment and more.

    Free
  • little girl with binoculars in front of plants and colorful doors
    Morning Glories

    Morning Glories

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

    Morning Glories is a free, drop-in program designed for kids ages 0-3 and their caregivers! The lessons will follow themes of science and nature with modifications to focus on motor skill development, sensory exploration, and social interactions between families. A typical Morning Glories session can be expected to include story times, a sensory bin, lots...

    Free
  • Garfield Park Conservatory
    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 is required. You can stop by and interact with the materials at the station for as long as you want to. Budding Botanists station will...

    Free, but must register to come to enter the Conservatory
  • kid cutting colored paper with scissors

    Family Studio: Color Play

    Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, United States

    Drop by the Ryan Learning Center for an art activity inspired by Ellsworth Kelly: Spectrum Colors Arranged by Chance. Led by artist Mayra Cecilia Palafox, you and your family can experiment with color and shape as you create playful grid art.

    Included in Museum Entry

  • Chalk Howard Fest

    Rogers Park Clark St. between Devon Ave. and Rogers Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Presented by the Rogers Park Business Alliance, Chalk Howard Street Fest features world-renowned 3D and 2D chalk artists, food by local purveyors, opportunities for amateur artists and family-friendly music and entertainment. Get there early to watch incredible art be created in front of your eyes, or join the fun and chalk your own masterpiece! Later...

    Free
  • Garfield Park Conservatory
    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 is required. You can stop by and interact with the materials at the station for as long as you want to. Budding Botanists station will...

    Free, but must register to come to enter the Conservatory

  • 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: Laura Doherty & Rob Newhouse...

    Free
  • Free Admission for Illinois Residents at the Museum of Contemporary Art

    Free Admission for Illinois Residents at the Museum of Contemporary Art

    Museum of Contemporary Art 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Illinois Residents receive FREE admission to the Museum of Contemporary Art. Usual Rates: Adults: $22 Students, teachers, and anyone 65+: $14 Note: Anyone under 18 is always FREE   The following Discounts always apply as well: $3 tickets for up to six individuals when visitors present their LINK (EBT) Card as part of the Museums...

    Free
  • view of center hall in Field Museum
    Free Resident Day at the Field Museum

    Free Resident Day at the Field Museum

    Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

    "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 All-Access Pass. Tickets for Free Days are only available to Illinois...

    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 1–5, Caregivers must stay with their children.

    Free
  • kid holding fishing pole and fish
    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 is on a first come, first serve basis and the volunteers always do their best to accommodate everyone depending on demand.

    Included in Museum Entry
  • kids playing outside
    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 hunts, chalk drawing, and more! Find us every Wednesday evening from 4:00-7:30 pm. Just head outside through our Desert House doors and follow the giant...

    Free, but must register to come to enter the Conservatory
  • outer space from below.
    FREE Adler at Night Admission for Illinois Residents

    FREE Adler at Night Admission for Illinois Residents

    Adler Planetarium 1300 S Dusable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

    The Adler Planetarium is open late on Wednesdays from 4:00 pm–10:00 pm (last admission 9:00 pm). Every Wednesday is free Museum Entry for Illinois residents with proof of residency! To show proof of residency, you can use a valid Illinois driver’s license or photo ID, Illinois student ID with photo, or a photo ID plus a...

    Free
  • kids with popcorn watching movie outside

    Movie: Star Wars: A New Hope at Gallagher Way

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

    On select Wednesday nights, visit Gallagher Way for a free outdoor movie and enjoy the fresh air as you take in family-friendly classics, nostalgic comedies and more. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the movie begins at 7:30 p.m. Bring a blanket and watch the film for free on a first-come, first-served basis, or purchase...

    Free

  • Chicago Jazz Festival

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

    The Chicago Jazz Festival returns with performances celebrating all forms of jazz in Millennium Park, at the Chicago Cultural Center and citywide. Produced by DCASE and programmed by the Jazz Institute of Chicago (JIC). As in previous years, outside alcohol is not allowed for the Chicago Jazz Festival in Millennium Park, but alcohol at various price points may be purchased...

    Free

  • Nashwood

    Downtown Highwood 17 Highwood Ave., HIghwood, IL, United States

    Attendees of all ages are encouraged to don their cowboy boots and hats over Labor Day Weekend for three days of FREE live country, bluegrass, blues and Southern rock music, as well as Southern inspired food and drink specials. With the majority of acts coming up from Nashville, songs will permeate the air as music...

    Free