• Free Movie at Gallagher Way

    Gallagher Way 3635 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Summer movies are returning at Gallagher Way! The gates open at 6pm, and the movie begins at 7:30pm. Guests may bring in food or carry-out from local restaurants. No outside alcohol is allowed, but beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, candy, popcorn, ice cream and other snacks are for sale in the park. Reserved seating and rentable...

  • FREE Resident Evening at the Shedd Aquarium

    Shedd Aquarium 1200 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, United States

    The Shedd Aquarium will be FREE for Illinois Residents on select evenings from 5pm-9pm with last entry at 7:00pm. Advanced tickets are required, so make your reservations soon!

    Free
  • Rockin’ in the Park

    Parkway Bank Park 5501 Park Pl, Rosemont, Illinois

    "Silver Bullet STL offers a show-stopping 10-piece tribute to the music of Bob Seger. Fronted by lead singer Steve Tinnon, the history of blue-collar America from the 1960s to present day is written through Silver Bullet’s performances. Musical fireworks tonight after the show. All “Rockin’ in the Park” concerts will run from 7 p.m. –...

    Free
  • Police and Fire Night White Sox Game

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

    "To honor their dedication and service, the White Sox have dedicated this night as Police and Fire Night. The White Sox invite you to come out to Guaranteed Rate Field and join together in an effort to continue this tradition, while giving special thanks for the great heroics of these brave men and women who...

    $17
  • Skokie’s Backlot Bash

    Skokie Oakton and Laramie Ave., Skokie, IL, United States

    Live music, a carnival, food, a 5k, bingo, entertainment and more.

    Free
  • Rockin’ in the Park

    Parkway Bank Park 5501 Park Pl, Rosemont, Illinois

    "Backed by a renowned rhythm section, Bee Gees Gold recreates the look and sound of the Bee Gees from the 1960s and 1970s. Featuring the detailed vocals of John Acosta as Barry, Daryll Borges as Robin and Jeff Celentano as Maurice, the band performs legendary Bee Gees tracks from early hits such as “Massachusetts” and “I...

    Free
  • The Forge Art Walk

    The Forge Lemont Quarries 1001 Main Street, Lemont, IL, United States

    Live entertainment, interactive art demos, fine art displays, classes and shopping opportunities! Be inspired not only by the art but by the incredible views found only at reclaimed landscape of America’s largest adventure park.

    Free
  • Bucktown Arts Fest

    Holstein Park 2200 N Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    An art festival in one of Chicago's most popular neighborhoods. Visit the Kids' Tent at Holstein Park for art projects for kids!

    Free
  • World African Painted Dog Day

    Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Head to the Lincoln Park Zoo for educational chats, animal enrichment, and special activities!

    Free
  • Glen Ellyn Festival of the Arts

    Downtown Glen Ellyn North Maine Street and Duane Street, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

    Enjoy this outdoor lakeside fine arts festival with more than 50 booths, award winning artists, a fiber fest and space to wander, relax and listen to live folk music.

    Free
  • Port Clinton Arts Festival

    Port Clinton 600 Central Avenue, Highland Park, IL, United States

    260 of the country’s most celebrated artists will showcase painting, jewelry, sculpture, photographs, fashion wearables, furniture and more. The downtown streets are closed to traffic during the festival, so attendees can appreciate the city’s architecture and landscaping by foot in a relaxed fashion. Festival-goers with strollers and wheelchairs can enjoy an accessible festival with easy...

    Free
  • Pizza City Fest

    The Salt Shed 1357 N. Elston Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Some of the best Pizza makers in the country gather to demonstrate pizza making skills and visitors can sample, learn and enjoy delicious pizza.

    $95
  • The Okee Dokee Brothers at Ravinia

    Ravinia 200 Ravinia Park Rd, Highland Park, IL, United States

    The Okee Dokee Brothers play kids country/folk music. The gates open at 12:00pm, the concert starts at 1:00pm.

    $15
  • Campout at the Zoo

    Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

    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...

    $75
  • White Sox v Athletics 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
  • Disney Encanto in Concert at Ravinia

    Ravinia 200 Ravinia Park Rd, Highland Park, IL, United States

    "Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Oscar-winning film Encanto comes to life in concert, featuring Chicago Philharmonic performing the original score by Germaine Franco, who earned Golden Globe and Oscar nominations for the music and became the first Latina to join the music branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences following the movie’s smash-hit success....

    $30
  • FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Museum of Science and Industry

    Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S Dusable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL

    The Museum of Industry will be FREE for Illinois Residents today. You can reserve your tickets online, and the discount is applied at checkout. 

    Free
  • WWE Night Cubs Game

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

    Cubs vs. Brewers "On Monday, August 28, we are stepping into the ring with the WWE to celebrate all things sports-entertainment as the Cubs go one on one with the Brewers at Wrigley Field. Don’t miss one of the most electrifying rivalries in all of sports and the opportunity to meet a WWE Superstar who...

    $30
  • 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
  • FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Museum of Science and Industry

    Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S Dusable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL

    The Museum of Industry will be FREE for Illinois Residents today. You can reserve your tickets online, and the discount is applied at checkout. 

    Free