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Ribfest
50,000 lbs of pork, live music, and family fun in a great neighborhood. Family-friendly entertainment is located in the Northcenter “Kids Square!” 4100 N Damen Ave: Saturday and Sunday Only: 12 PM - 8 PM$10 suggested donation at the gate for individuals or $20 for families.
$10
Taste of Des Plaines
Taste of Des Plaines is a summer street festival that appeals to all ages with two stages for live entertainment, family activities, beer tents, local food vendors and more! Come and listen to live music beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday and 1 p.m. on Saturday, and don’t forget to stop by our photo op....
Free
Chi-Soul Fest
Navy Pier is hosting a two-day FREE soul music festival. SATURDAY SCHEDULE | JUNE 15 NAVY PIER BEER GARDEN | 2PM-11PM 2:00PM – Bumpus 4:00PM – Chibrations 6:30PM – Michael Damani 9:00PM – Meagan McNeal WAVE WALL STAGE | 1PM-10PM 1:00PM – Lori Branch 3:00PM – TBA 6:00PM – DJ M-DOK 8:00PM – DJ Lady...
Artists of the Wall Festival
SInce 1993, people have been painting a wall in Rogers Park as a community event. Come check out the creations!
Free
Gold Coast Art Fair
Gold Coast Art Fair returns to Chicago’s Grant Park! This award-winning, family-friendly art fair welcomes 200 juried artists from around the country and draws thousands of art enthusiasts from Chicago and beyond. Live music stages in various locations along with delicious food, beer, wine and sangria add to the festive atmosphere. Stop in the Kids...
$10 – $15
Swedish Days in Geneva
Celebrates the Swedish heritage with a craft beer tent, a carnival, a Kids’ Day, nightly entertainment, and a parade are part of the festivities.
Free
Long Grove Strawberry Fest
Attendees of all ages can expect three days of strawberry-infused foods and drinks, carnival rides, family activities, and live music on three stages. As, the almighty strawberry is the star attraction at Strawberry Fest. Some of the area’s most popular restaurants, cooks, and vendors pop-up shop to serve unique strawberry-centric cuisine. A wide variety of...
$5
Taste of Highland Park
The City of Highland Park is bringing the ultimate lineup of entertainment and dining to The Lot (525 Central Ave.) with its opening festival, the Taste of Highland Park. Internationally-touring platinum artists Dishwalla and Spin Doctors headline, globally-recognized DJ Madrid returns as The Lot’s resident DJ, and 13 premier food vendors are ready to satisfy...
Free
Chicago Pride Fest
Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community at Chicago's Pride Fest! Pride Fest features live music on 3 stages, a Youth Pride Space for teens, best of Chicago drag performance, the Proud Pet Parade with prizes, dance exhibitions, Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus, guest speakers, and over 150 food and merchandise vendors A $15 suggested donation for entry helps...
$15
Campout at the Zoo
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
Sunday, June 16, 2024
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June 16, 2024 -Sundays on State
Sundays on State
The internationally acclaimed, award-winning event series, Sundays on State, transforms Chicago's most iconic street, State Street, when it closes to vehicular traffic from Lake to Adams on select dates each summer. Neighbors from every Chicago community and beyond unite for a free, interactive block party, while safely enjoying art, culture, active recreation, food, drinks, shopping,...
Free
Monday, June 17, 2024
No events on this day.
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
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June 18, 2024 -Wiggleworms/Movie at Gallagher Way
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June 18, 2024 -Corduroy
Wiggleworms/Movie at Gallagher Way
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: Maryanne Johnson & Liz Klassen...
Free
Corduroy
This summer, join Corduroy on an uplifting journey! When his button goes missing, he must find it to go home with Lisa. Follow Corduroy through the department store as he searches everywhere, from escalators to towering store displays, in a fun and adventurous quest. This 60-minute tale of friendship and belonging had its world premiere...
$26 – $42
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
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June 19, 2024 -Free Resident Day at the Field Museum
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June 19, 2024 -Play! at Farm-in-the-Zoo
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June 19, 2024 -Corduroy
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June 19, 2024 -Casting on the Pier
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June 19, 2024 -PlayLab Playdate: Juneteenth Storytime
Free Resident Day at the 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 All-Access Pass. Tickets for Free Days are only available to Illinois...
Free
Play! at Farm-in-the-Zoo
Kids 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 1–5, Caregivers must stay with their children.
Free
Corduroy
This summer, join Corduroy on an uplifting journey! When his button goes missing, he must find it to go home with Lisa. Follow Corduroy through the department store as he searches everywhere, from escalators to towering store displays, in a fun and adventurous quest. This 60-minute tale of friendship and belonging had its world premiere...
$26 – $42
Casting on the Pier
The 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 is on a first come, first serve basis and the volunteers always do their best to accommodate everyone depending on demand.
Included in Museum Entry
PlayLab Playdate: Juneteenth Storytime
For this week's PlayLab PlayDate, families with 2-6-year-olds are invited to a free, drop-in storytime session celebrating Juneteenth. Throughout this interactive read-aloud, a guest reader from the museum will share more about the significance of Juneteenth while reading a storybook highlighting the history behind this important holiday. PlayLab PlayDates are free to museum guests, don’t...
Free
Thursday, June 20, 2024
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June 20, 2024 -Free Admission at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
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June 20, 2024 -Free Admission at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
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June 20, 2024 -Meet a Scientist Cicada Series: Elizabeth Postema
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June 20, 2024 -Corduroy
Free Admission at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Illinois Residents can enjoy FREE admission to the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. A $10 suggested donation per household is greatly appreciated.
Free
Free Admission at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Illinois Residents can enjoy FREE admission to the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. A $10 suggested donation per household is greatly appreciated.
Free
Meet a Scientist Cicada Series: Elizabeth Postema
Get 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 XIII - a phenomenon that occurs once every 221 years. In honor of these little critters, we are hosting a series of cicada-centric events to...
Included in admission
Corduroy
This summer, join Corduroy on an uplifting journey! When his button goes missing, he must find it to go home with Lisa. Follow Corduroy through the department store as he searches everywhere, from escalators to towering store displays, in a fun and adventurous quest. This 60-minute tale of friendship and belonging had its world premiere...
$26 – $42
Friday, June 21, 2024
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June 21, 2024 -Make Music Chicago
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June 21, 2024 -Morning Glories
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June 21, 2024 -Meet a Scientist: Rob Wunder of the Missouri Mycological Society
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June 21, 2024 -Corduroy
Make Music Chicago
Make Music Day is a celebration of music on the summer solstice that is performed by anyone and enjoyed by everyone. You're invited to take part in the festivities and help show off our local talent and join the public celebration. The festival is on June 21st and goes all day. It takes place in...
Free
Morning Glories
Morning 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...
Free
Meet a Scientist: Rob Wunder of the Missouri Mycological Society
Come join Rob Wunder, Vice President, Kansas City Chapter of the Missouri Mycological Society, as we discuss the many joys associated with mushroom forays and discovery. Dive deeper into how we can all appreciate mushroom form and function, life cycles, and how fungi serve as keystone organisms within ecosystems. Explore the many ways people interact with, forage,...
Included in admission
Corduroy
This summer, join Corduroy on an uplifting journey! When his button goes missing, he must find it to go home with Lisa. Follow Corduroy through the department store as he searches everywhere, from escalators to towering store displays, in a fun and adventurous quest. This 60-minute tale of friendship and belonging had its world premiere...
$26 – $42
Saturday, June 22, 2024
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June 22, 2024 -Dragon Boat Race for Literacy
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June 22, 2024 -Corduroy
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June 22, 2024 -Roaring Nights: The Fray
Dragon Boat Race for Literacy
"The Chinese Dragon Boat Race dates back to over 2,000 years and is a popular sport among Chinese and Asian communities all over the world. Started in 2000, the Chicago Dragon Boat Race for Literacy is a family-fun activity enjoyed by visitors from all over the city and surrounding suburbs. The Dragon Boat Race for...
Free
Corduroy
This summer, join Corduroy on an uplifting journey! When his button goes missing, he must find it to go home with Lisa. Follow Corduroy through the department store as he searches everywhere, from escalators to towering store displays, in a fun and adventurous quest. This 60-minute tale of friendship and belonging had its world premiere...
$26 – $42
Roaring Nights: The Fray
Join us for an unforgettable nights of music, fun, and celebration as Brookfield Zoo Chicago marks its 90th anniversary with Roaring Nights. Set against the backdrop of the Zoo's landscapes and diverse wildlife
$45