Local burger restaurants will be competing for Chicago's best burger, and you decide! There will also be two stages with music, arts & crafts, a Kids Zone, and more! Suggested $10 donation
Celebrate Colombia with food, music, drinks, and fun!
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...
One of Chicago's greatest music festivals! Gates will open each day at 12pm. Gate times are subject to change. Main gates for the festival are on Ashland, south of Lake Street, and Washington Blvd./Ogden Ave. You will need a valid photo ID and a digital ticket in order to enter. Children 10 and under can...
Saturday, July 20, 2024 | 9 am – 1 pm Loaders and Mixers and Plows, Oh My! Join us in the Museum’s parking lot to explore some exciting vehicles at DCM’s Transportation Zoo. Let your imagination drive your play as you take part in transportation-themed activities. Transportation Zoo is an experience the whole family can enjoy!...
Join us for a day filled with French-inspired delights and cultural experiences at Voyage en France! On Saturday, immerse yourself in the charm of France with partners including Alliance Français, the French Chamber of Commerce, and the French Consulate. Throughout the park, enjoy photo stations and iconic sights including an Eiffel Tower replica. Indulge in...
The festival, which covers Glencoe’s downtown, features more than 90 juried artists showing and selling paintings, sculpture, ceramics, glass, jewelry and more! Family-friendly (and dog-friendly, too!), there are activities just for kids and live artist demonstrations, as well as non-stop live music along with restaurants and cafes on the festival route offering delicious meals and...
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...
Drop by the Ryan Learning Center to explore line, shape and color using only scissors, glue sticks, and assorted paper—no pencils allowed! Inspired by Henri Matisse’s paper cutouts, artist d. Wright will lead participants as they make colorful collages of their own.
Enjoy some of the best food in Chicago at the Summer Food Truck Festival. Admission is free, but then you pay for any food you'd like. There will be games and live music as well!
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 Vintage Vinyl Revue (Cover – Rock) 5:30-8PM Shamarr Allen (Funk/Blues) 9-11:10PM Sixteen Candles (Cover - 80s)
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...
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...
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 Surabhi Ensemble 4:30PM & 6:30PM DJ Papa G 5:30PM & 7:00PM The Drastics (Reggae)
Navy Pier's popular "Water Flicks" is returning this year with FREE outdoor movie showings. Bring a picnic, a blanket, and enjoy! Movies are shown at Lake Stage in Polk Bros Park, just before the pier. All films are presented in English with closed captioning.
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: Rachael Botz & Will Fancher...
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...
Celebrating its 95th year, the Lake County Fair is back with a fair of Olympic proportions! From ferris wheels to funnel cakes, the Lake County Fair offers gold medal fun for everyone. Enjoy motocross, monster trucks, demolition derby, bull riding, pig races, livestock competitions and more. All grandstand and arena events are free with admission!...
"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...
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.