"Celebrate the changing seasons at Oaktoberfest in Downtown Oak Park. Enjoy a premier music line up, delicious fall foods from local restaurants, specialty craft beers, and a Kids Root Beer Garden." September 22 from 4pm to 10pm | September 23 from 12pm to 10pm Located at Marion Street and North Boulevard, South of Lake Street...
"Long Grove’s Apple Fest is known for the apple pies, donuts, caramel dipped to candied apples, apple wine, sangria, and more! In addition to all of the delightful apple specialties, you can even try some options right off the menu at our local hometown restaurants. What’s a Long Grove fest without a stage full of...
"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...
"Enjoy live music and dance in the Museum's Stanley Field Hall, featuring a vibrant performance of Bomba featuring local group La Escuelita Bombera de Corazón. Based in the historic Humboldt Park Puerto Rican community, La Escuelita Bombera de Corazón was established in 2009 by Ivelisse “Bombera de Corazón” Diaz. As an African and Puerto Rican diasporic...
Homewood’s favorite festival features live entertainment, craft vendors, a pumpkin patch, children’s crafts, kid-friendly activities, and delicious cuisine prepared by local eateries. Homewood's Chili Cook-Off will be back again this year! Bring on your best Chili recipe. There will be a judging panel and people's choice.
Enjoy exciting performances from the city’s top musical, theatrical, dance, and cultural organizations for FREE.
The Water Lantern Festival is a family-friendly event filled with great conversation, hope, happiness, fun, and lasting memories! The Schedule: 4:00 Gates Open 4:00 - 8:00 Enjoy Food Trucks / Music / Fun 6:30 Design your Lantern 7:00 - 8:00 Lantern Launch 8:00 Event Ends Each adult ticket includes: - Wristband for entry into the...
Head to the Lincoln Park Zoo for educational chats, animal enrichment, and special activities!
Bounce houses, animals, carnival games, prizes and more!
Cubs vs. Rockies "C is for Cubbies when we celebrate Sesame Street Day on Sunday, September 24! Join us for a fun day of family activities at Wrigley Field when the Cubs take on the Rockies. Special photo ops will be available to all fans in Gallagher Way throughout the day as well as Sesame...
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: Little Miss Ann & Liz...
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.
"Paula Ungar, Senior Environmental Social Scientist, will talk about the work done with Indigenous and local communities in the Amazon basin. Learn about the diversity of Amazonian local and Indigenous communities, the beauty of the landscapes, the richness of their knowledge and ways of relating to their environment, the challenges they face today."- Field Museum
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.
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.