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...
Kicking the series off, MFnMelo will perform tracks from his forthcoming EP’s “Shapes Of Transition” and “Limbo: Living In My Brain Occasionally”, which showcases some of Melo’s most vulnerable work to date! The show serves as a deeper dive into some of Melo’s previous work and the forthcoming EP’s in a more intimate and detailed manner. Melo will be accompanied by a band, additional vocalist and maybe even some pivotal guests. Just as the songs will be stripped...
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...
Recognized as the City’s oldest festival, Highwood Days features one of the area’s largest carnivals, with rides, games, live music and more! The addition of Taco Fest brings together the region’s best taco-centric restaurants, caterers, and food trucks to offer a wide range of mouth-watering creations, along with full booze tents. Attendees will enjoy casting...
Illinois Residents can enjoy FREE admission to the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. A $10 suggested donation per household is greatly appreciated.
The 2024 Millennium Park 20th Anniversary Summer Season brings free world-class arts programming to the Midwest’s #1 attraction celebrating its milestone anniversary this season. Thursday, July 18 ¡Súbelo! Headlined by Fruko y Sus Tesos. Friday, July 19 Grant Park Orchestra Featuring Star Wars and More: the Music of John Williams. Saturday, July 20 Common In Performance with the Grant Park...
The Best (and most authentic) Tacos y Tamales Chicago has to offer Wide Variety of Tamales from several regions of Latin America Handmade Tortillas Local Art Installations Merchant Vendors Authentic Mexican Chefs Strong Presence of Latin Music and Dance Performances Amazing Arts & Entertainment Beer Garden featuring Modelo’s portfolio of products Suggested Donation benefiting local...
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...