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Wiggleworms/Movie at Gallagher Way
Gallagher Way 3635 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesChicago'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...
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MSI Movies in the Park: Spy Kids
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S Dusable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, ILThe Chicago Park District's Movies in the Parks returns this summer to present free outdoor screenings on our front lawn. There’s no better way to spend a fun summer night than watching...
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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...
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Play! at Farm-in-the-Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesKids can explore the sights, smells, and textures of nature. Listen to stories, participate in arts and crafts, play in the sensory bin, and make music. Designed for children ages...
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PlayLab Playdate: Cicadas Take Flight Storytime & Craft
Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesThis week, the Crown Family PlayLab will be hosting a PlayLab PlayDate featuring cicadas! Families with 2-6-year-olds are invited to this free, drop-in storytime and craft session exploring the cicada emergence taking...
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Meet a Scientist Cicada Series: Bruno de Medeiros
Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesGet the buzz on the broods this summer with our Meet a Scientist Cicada series! This May and June, Illinois will experience a rare, double-emergence of cicada broods XIX and...
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Casting on the Pier
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe team of skilled and friendly volunteers will be outside on the pier to teach both spin and fly casting every Wednesday this summer and fall through August 28. Participation...
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Summer Block Party
Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesGet ready to throw it back to the 90’s at the Navy Pier Summer Block Party, a classic Chicago tradition held along the South Dock, featuring live bands, DJs, and...
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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...
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Inferno Fest
Everts Park 111 North Ave, Highwood, IL, United StatesBack by popular demand, Celebrate Highwood is fired up to bring back Inferno Fest after a five-year hiatus, on Wednesday, June 26, from 4:30-9:30 PM in Everts Park (111 North...
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Field Family Night: Mightiest Heroes
Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States"Calling all caped crusaders! Assemble at the Field Museum for a heroic evening of saving the world. Put on your best superhero gear and work together to thwart a mysterious...
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Movie: Barbie 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...
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HomerFest
Homer Glen 14240 W 151st St, Homer Glen, IL, United States4 days of live music, a carnival (including sensory-friendly hours), and great food!
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Logan Square Arts Festival
Logan Square Logan Blvd, Kedzie and Milwaukee, Chicago, IL, United StatesFeaturing 30 bands over three days and the work of 70 local artists, makers, and artisanal vendors. FREE with suggested donation that benefits local non-profits.
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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...
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Millennium Art Festival
Millennium Park 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL, United States"This top-ranked three-day show, popping up in the heart of Chicago’s vibrant downtown, attracts locals and tourists alike, giving them plenty of time to enjoy the art of 120 juried...
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