FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S Dusable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S Dusable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
Free Admission for Illinois Residents at the Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum of Contemporary Art 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago
FREE Resident Evening at the Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium 1200 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago
Sensory Friendly Morning at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago
FREE Adler at Night Admission for Illinois Residents
Adler Planetarium 1300 S Dusable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago
Week of Events
Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest
Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest
For over twenty years, The Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest (GAAF) has presented a free, weekend-long arts festival featuring over 100 artist booths, open studios, and live entertainment on outdoor stages. Attendees view and purchase handmade artworks directly from the creators. The Fest brings free live music, performances and art demonstrations — along with street food and craft beer from local...
Air and Water Show
Air and Water Show
The Chicago Air and Water Show presented by the City of Chicago is the largest FREE Air and Water show in the country. The show can be viewed along the lakefront from Fullerton to Oak Street, with North Avenue Beach as the focal point.
Evanston Art and Big Fork Fest
Evanston Art and Big Fork Fest
130 juried artists from around the country will show and sell their art including paintings, jewelry, mixed media, photography, sculpture, ceramics, one-of-a-kind furniture, home accessories and more! Live music on three stages, great food, drinks, and tasty treats from local restaurants, and a variety of kids’ activities, create a fun and festive family-friendly event. Artist...
Great American Lobster Fest
Great American Lobster Fest
Mark your calendar for the Great American Lobster Fest, a lively seafood bash happening at Chicago’s famous Navy Pier, perfectly timed with the thrilling Chicago Air & Water Show. Feast on fresh Maine lobster flown in daily from the East Coast, cool off with an ice-cold drink, explore unique craft booths, and enjoy live music...
Sunday, August 17, 2025
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August 17, 2025 -Around The World Food Truck Fest
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August 17, 2025 -Family Day Chicago Dogs Day Game
Around The World Food Truck Fest
Get ready for a culinary passport unlike any other. Around the World Food Truck Festival brings a global tasting tour to The Forge: Lemont Quarries with an eclectic lineup of local and regional food trucks serving bold, international flavors. From Greek gyros and Maine lobster rolls to Hawaiian barbecue, Belgian waffles, and Korean dumplings, there’s...
Family Day Chicago Dogs Day Game
Catch on the Field, Autographs, $3 Bottomless Popcorn, $3 Bottomless Fountain Drinks
Monday, August 18, 2025
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August 18, 2025 -FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
The Museum of Industry will be FREE for Illinois Residents today. You can reserve your tickets online, and the discount is applied at checkout.Â
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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August 19, 2025 -FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
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August 19, 2025 -Free Admission for Illinois Residents at the Museum of Contemporary Art
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August 19, 2025 -FREE Resident Evening at the Shedd Aquarium
FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
The Museum of Industry will be FREE for Illinois Residents today. You can reserve your tickets online, and the discount is applied at checkout.Â
Free Admission for Illinois Residents at the Museum of Contemporary Art
Illinois 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...
FREE Resident Evening at the Shedd Aquarium
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!
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
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August 20, 2025 -Sensory Friendly Morning at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
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August 20, 2025 -Free Resident Day at the Field Museum
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August 20, 2025 -FREE Adler at Night Admission for Illinois Residents
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August 20, 2025 -Wild Wednesdays
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August 20, 2025 -Art After Dark
Sensory Friendly Morning at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
"Join us at the Nature Museum for a sensory friendly morning event for guests with disabilities and Veterans to explore our exhibits and experiences in a relaxed and accepting environment with their family members and companions. Exclusive access for registrants 9-10am. Tickets include museum admission for the day. Exhibits and experiences modified to be low...
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 Adler at Night Admission for Illinois Residents
"Every Wednesday night we are open late, and free for Illinois residents! Join us after work, school or for date night at the Adler Planetarium you’ll find hands-on, minds-on activities, experiences, and shows about the universe that will blow your mind! Wednesday tickets include entry to the museum at one of the designated entry times,...
Wild Wednesdays
"Wild 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...
Art After Dark
"Join GPCA’s Nature Educators on Wednesday evenings to explore and discover together! This program runs every week from 4-7:30pm. This free, drop in program is designed for kids and families ages 4 and up. Activities will follow themes of nature and science, but with a special focus on learning, processing, and making personal connections to...
Thursday, August 21, 2025
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Friday, August 22, 2025
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Saturday, August 23, 2025
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