German-American Oktoberfest
Lincoln Square 4700 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesCelebrate German culture in Lincoln Square with beer, pretzels, live music, spaetzle, kids activities, and. more!
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Winfield Good Ol’ Days
Winfield Church Street and Beecher Avenue, Winfield, IL, United StatesLive music, trolley tours, a parade, a kid's zone with bouncy houses, face painting, food, and so much more!
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Throwback Music Fest
Gladstone Park 6030 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, ILTravel back in time through the music and fun of the 1950s, 60s, 70, 80s, and 90s! This year features a full carnival! There will be a car show, pet costume contest, ballon artist, bracelet making, face painting,
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Morning Glories
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesMorning 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...
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Printers Row Lit Fest
Printers Row 637 S. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, United StatesCelebrate books and literature at the Printers Row Lit fest! In addition to books, there will be readings, demonstrations, and family-friendly activities.
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Art on the Fox
Downtown Algonquin Main St. and Washington St., Algonquin, IL, United StatesA fun-filled festival weekend is in store as Art on the Fox makes an exciting return to the charming streets of Downtown Algonquin! Hosted by the Village of Algonquin, the fest will showcase the work of 75 juried artists, along with live musical performances and family-friendly activities including sand art, face painting, a graffiti wall,...
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Budding Botanists
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesSaturdays 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...
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Renegade Craft Fair
Wicker Park 1425 N. Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesShop from 400+ artists at Renegade Chicago’s fall market.
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Lakeview Taco Fest
Southport Corridor 3500 N. Southport Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesWith its eclectic mix of stores, boutiques and restaurants, the Southport Corridor is arguably one of the hottest commercial strips in Chicago. This August it gets even more sizzling when the glorious taco is again in the spotlight as the tortilla-wrapped fave is celebrated at this annual food and music happening. Back for its tenth...
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Thirsty Ears Festival
Ravenswood Wilson between Hermitage and Ravenswwood, Chicago, IL, United States"ACM’s Thirsty Ears Festival is Chicago’s only classical music street festival! For two days Wilson street between Hermitage and Ravenswood are closed to feature stellar ensembles and soloists performing music from Beethoven to Shostakovich to Reich and everything in between on the main stage. We also have delicious beer and wine, vendor booths, kid-friendly activities...
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Scandinavian Day Festival
Sough Elgin 35W217 Route 31, South Elgin, United StatesEnjoy celebrating the cultures of Scandinavia, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Iceland, at this one day festival in South Elgin. There will be food, dance, crafts, and music! Kids 12 and under are free!
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Budding Botanists
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesSaturdays 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...
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Free Admission for Illinois Residents at the Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum of Contemporary Art 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesIllinois 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...
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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...
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Wild Wednesdays
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesWild 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...
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FREE Adler at Night Admission for Illinois Residents
Adler Planetarium 1300 S Dusable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe 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...
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Movie: Twilight at Gallagher Way
Gallagher Way 3635 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesOn 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...
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Free Admission at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL, United StatesIllinois Residents can enjoy FREE admission to the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. A $10 suggested donation per household is greatly appreciated.
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Morning Glories
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesMorning 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...
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Budding Botanists
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesSaturdays 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