• Rhubarb Festival in Kankakee

    Kankakee County Museum 801 S 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL, United States

    Enjoy live entertainment, great food, vendors, the classic car display, a pie-eating contest, and more!

    Free
  • Chocolate Fest

    Historic Downtown Long Grove 145 Old McHenry Rd, Long Grove, IL, United States

    Head to Historic Downtown Long Grove for live music, family activities, a carnival, chocolate vendors, and chocolate experiences!

    $5
  • Creepy Tales! Storytime Event

    Anderson's Bookshop 123 West Jefferson Avenue, Naperville, IL, United States

    Everything is coming up CREEPY at this fun in-store story time experience featuring a meet and greet with Jasper the Rabbit! Kids are invited to dive into the pages of Jasper Rabbit’s delightfully creepy world with craft activities and a storytime that showcases the humorous and spooky messages of bravery found in the creepy tales...

    Free
  • Family Event | AAPI Heritage Month

    Chicago History Museum 1601 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Month at the Chicago History Month! There will be activities celebrating AAPI heritage and the many contributions the AAPI community have made to society in history. Price is included with admission

    Free
  • White Sox v Royals Family Game

    Guaranteed Rate Field 333 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616, Chicago, IL, United States

    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...

    $10
  • Free Resident Day at the Field Museum

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

    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...

    Free
  • 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: Will Fancher & Gloria Leung...

    Free
  • Little Red Riding Hood

    Irish American Heritage Center 4626 N. KNOX AVE., Chicago, IL, United States

    "Sing along with Red and her friends as she travels through the forest to visit her Grandma. Will she get to Grandma’s before the Big Bad Wolf? “Don’t Stray From The Path,” but will Red remember her Mom’s important advice? Find out at this Chicago Kids Company favorite! Little Red Riding Hood is a one-hour musical...

    $15
  • Free Admission at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

    Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

    Illinois Residents can enjoy FREE admission to the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. A $10 suggested donation per household is greatly appreciated.

    Free
  • Mole de Mayo in Pilsen

    Pilsen Ashland Ave. & W. 18th St., Chicago, IL, United States

    Mole de Mayo is a festival that pits local chefs and restaurants against one another to find out whose version of the Mexican mole is best. Local Pilsen businesses and crafters will be selling goods as well. There will be live music, dancing, and lucha libre wrestling!

    Free
  • St. Charles Fine Art Show

    St. Charles 8 North Ave., St. Charles, IL, United States

    The 25th Annual St. Charles Fine Art Show presented by St. Charles Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram showcases the original, juried work of over 100 fine artists in mediums including Clay/Ceramics, Digital Art, Drawing/Illustration, and more. Kids will have the opportunity to paint a real car, and participate in lots of hands-on art activities.

    Free
  • Barrington Art Festival

    Barrington COOK & STATION STREETS, Barrington, IL, United States

    This beloved art fest fills the streets with 120 artists selling paintings, sculptures, jewelry, clothing, and more! There will be live music,  art fest bingo, spin art, sand sculpture, coloring, drawing for the kids.

    Free
  • Character Storytime: Snow White

    Time Out Market 916 W Fulton Market, Chicago

    Bring your kids to a character storytime featuring Snow White! After 30 minutes of reading, Snow White will meet and take photos with the kids.

    Free
  • Mayfestiversary

    Ravenswood Corridor Ravenswood and Belle Plaine Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Hosted by Begyle Brewing and Dovetail Brewery, this spring festival will have food trucks, music, and fun for all ages. Food Trucks and Pop-Ups: All Belgium: Belgian Waffles Beard & Belly: Sausages Bad Johnny’s: Wood-Fired Pizza Dönermen: German-style kebabs Happy Lobster: Lobster rolls El Zorro Tacos: Tacos Mac Dynamite: Gourmet Mac and Cheese Yum Dum:...

    Free
  • Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest

    Lakeview 3200 N. Sheffield Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

    Enjoy live music, drinks, food, and artisans at the Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest!

    Free
  • Memorial Day Parade

    State Street State Street from Lake St. to Van Buren St., Chicago, IL, United States

    A parade in downtown Chicago honoring the men & women who gave their lives protecting our freedom.

    Free
  • Live on the Lake

    Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Navy Pier's live outdoor music series is returning this summer in the Bier Garden! Bands will be announced soon. Enjoy some rides on the pier, some live music, delicious food, and some fireworks on Saturday nights!

    Free
  • Cubs Game

    Wrigley Field 1060 W Addison St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds Billy Williams Statue Bobblehead Up to the first 10,000 early arriving fansPresented by Coca-Cola

    $25
  • Cubs Game

    Wrigley Field 1060 W Addison St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds Fanny Pack Up to the first 10,000 early arriving fans age 21+Presented by Hornitos

    $25