Upcoming Events

Jun 27, 2019 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Nature Connects: Art with Lego bricks by Sean Kenney

Marvel at 13 larger-than-life displays created from nearly half a million Lego bricks. Read more

Family/All Ages, Lego, Moderate, Nature, Nature centers, Outdoor & nature, Western Suburbs

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Jun 27, 2019 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Troll Hunt

The Morton Arboretum

A journey to find the larger-than-life guardians of the forest. Read more

Exhibits, Family, Gardens, Moderate, Morton Arboretum, Outdoors, Western Suburbs

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Jun 27, 2019

Bronzeville Echoes: Faces and Places of Chicago’s African American Music

Chicago Cultural Center

Explore Chicago’s music legacy through ragtime, jazz and blues in an exhibition that highlights the contributions of important places and people that shaped the music scene. Read more

Arts & culture, Chicago, Family, Free, History, Music

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Jun 27, 2019

Build It!

Kohl Children's Museum

Children explore and interact with ten different varieties of blocks. Read more

Exhibits, Inexpensive, Kohl Children's Museum, Museums, North/Northwest Suburbs, Northbrook/Glenview, Preschool, Toddlers

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Jun 27, 2019

Chicago SummerDance

Grant Park

Free lessons, followed by live music and dancing. Read more

Arts & culture, Chicago, Dance, Fairs & fests, Family, Free

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Jun 27, 2019

Imagine the Moon Sky Show

Adler Planetarium

Imagine the Moon sky show takes a closer look at humanity’s relationship with Earth’s nearest neighbor. Read more

Adler Planetarium, Chicago, Family, Moon

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Jun 27, 2019

Infinite Possibilities

Adler Planetarium

This installation shines a light on humanity’s fascination with the Moon throughout history, the exploration it inspires and the mysteries it still holds. Read more

Adler Planetarium, Chicago, Exhibit, Family, Moderate, Moon

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Jun 27, 2019

Pop-Up Pianos

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

Rosemont residents and visitors are invited to share their love of music by interacting and engaging with pianos strategically placed throughout town. Read more

Family/All Ages, Free, Music, North/Northwest Suburbs, Rosemont

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Jun 27, 2019

Remembering Dr. King: 1929-1968

Chicago History Museum

Walk through a gallery of key moments in Dr. King’s work and Civil Rights. Read more

Chicago, Exhibits, Family, Inexpensive, Lincoln Park, Museums

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Jun 27, 2019

Roxie!

Chicago Cultural Center

"Roxie!" explores the story’s origins as a cynical portrayal of Jazz Age Chicago written by former Chicago Tribune reporter Maurine Watkins. Read more

Chicago, Family, Free, Theater, Year of Chicago Theater

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Jun 27, 2019

Sound Playground

Chicago Children's Museum

Children and adults explore the interactive nature of sound and all the surprising ways that it can be created. Read more

Chicago, Chicago Children's Museum, Family/All Ages, Moderate, Museums, Navy Pier

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Jun 27, 2019 10:00 AM

Illinois Shakespeare Festival - Theater for Young Audiences

Ewing Manor

Shakespeare-based juggler and rope walker who encourages audience participation. Read more

Arts & culture, Fairs & fests, Family, Illinois, Moderate, Performance

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Jun 27, 2019 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Millennium Park Family Fun Festival

Family Fun Festival

Activities, including music and crafts, for kids. Read more

Babies, Chicago, Early Elementary, Fairs & fests, Family, Free, Loop, Parks, Preschool, Toddlers

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Jun 27, 2019 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Hamilton: The Exhibition

Northerly Island

Multimedia tour of Alexander Hamilton's life. Read more

Chicago, Family, High school, Middle School, Northerly Island

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Jun 27, 2019 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Purchased Lives: The American Slave Trade from 1808 to 1865

Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center

The exhibition reveals slavery’s machinations and widespread persistence in America, long after the importation of slaves was made illegal. Read more

Black History Month, Evanston/Skokie, Exhibits, Family, Moderate

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Jun 27, 2019 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Brick Safari

Brookfield Zoo

More than 40 life-size animal sculptures will be swimming, stampeding and flying in Lego form. Read more

Animals, Brookfield Zoo, Family, Lego, Moderate, Western Suburbs

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Jun 27, 2019 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Lego City: Report For Duty

Legoland Discovery Center

Enjoy a new event at Legoland as kids can build a police badge or super rescue vehicle, film an epic adventure, meet costumed characters and watch the bricktastic 4D Lego movie. Read more

Early Elementary, Family, Lego, Moderate, Schaumburg, Toddler, Western Suburbs

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Jun 27, 2019 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Bixbee Imagination Station

North Avenue Collection

Rooms inspired by Bixbee product design themes, each providing Instagrammable backdrops with engaging activities that boost creativity while creating moments of awareness and self-expression. Read more

Early Elementary, Family, Late Elementary, Middle School, Preschool

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Jun 27, 2019 10:30 AM

Chicago Kids Company presents Sleeping Beauty

Stahl Family Theater

Will the princess sleep for 100 years or can true love—and a musical number—save her? Read more

Chicago, Elementary, Moderate, Preschool, Theater

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Jun 27, 2019 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Chicago Kids Company presents Princess and the Pea

Beverly Arts Center

Meet Princess Penelope and her crazy friends—and find out if she can pass the ultimate Princess Test. Read more

Arts & culture, Chicago, Early Elementary, Preschool, South Side, Theater

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Jun 27, 2019 11:00 AM

Lego Brick Play

The Morton Arboretum

Create Lego brick masterpieces in this self-guided hands-on discovery activity. Read more

Family/All Ages, Lego, Lisle, Moderate, Outdoor & nature, The Morton Arboretum, Western Suburbs

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Jun 27, 2019 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Story Time

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Enjoy a story, games and activities. Read more

Chicago, Indoor play, Inexpensive, Lincoln Park, Museums, Nature, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Preschool

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Jun 27, 2019 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM

Critter Connection

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Get up-close and hands-on with one of the museum's critters. Read more

Chicago, Elementary, Indoor play, Inexpensive, Lincoln Park, Museums, Nature, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Preschool, Toddlers

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Jun 27, 2019 1:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Live Animal Feeding

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Learn about the special diets of nature center animals and see our experts feed some of them. Read more

Animals, Family, Nature, Nature centers, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

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Jun 27, 2019 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Worlds of Wonder: Remembering Chicagoland’s Amusement Parks

Elmhurst History Museum

From Kiddieland, Santa’s Village, and Dispensa’s Kiddie Kingdom, learn about the signature rides and iconic venues through rare photos and video, memorabilia, advertisements, and intriguing artifacts. Read more

Elmhurst, Family, Free, History, Teens, Tweens

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Jun 27, 2019 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM

First Flight Butterfly Release

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Watch as brand-new butterflies spread their wings and take flight. Read more

Chicago, Family, Indoor play, Inexpensive, Lincoln Park, Museums, Nature, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

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Jun 27, 2019 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Glorious Fourth

Kline Creek Farm

Experience one of the country's first holidays. Read more

Fairs & fests, Family, Farms, Fourth of July, Free, Holidays, Western Suburbs

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Jun 27, 2019 3:30 PM

Songs and Stories

Bubbles Academy

Songs and stories for little bookworms. Read more

Babies, Books, Chicago, Moderate, Music, Preschool, song, story, Toddler

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Jun 27, 2019 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Sewing Workshops

Wonder Works

Learn all about the basics of sewing. Read more

Art, Elementary, Inexpensive, Museums, Oak Park/River Forest, Preschool, Western Suburbs

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Jun 27, 2019 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Play Late Thursdays

Chicago Children's Museum

Each week, families can jump start their weekends on Thursday night with exhibits, special programming and events catered to the little ones in their lives. Read more

Chicago, Chicago Children's Museum, Family, Moderate, Navy Pier, Open Late/24 Hours

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