Upcoming Events

May 23, 2019 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Troll Hunt

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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May 23, 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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May 23, 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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May 23, 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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May 23, 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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May 23, 2019

Matilda the Musical

Drury Lane Theater Oakbrook Terrace

Play based on Roald Dahl's book of an extraordinary girl who dares to take a stand. Read more

Arts & culture, Elementary, Teens, Theater, Tweens, Western Suburbs

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May 23, 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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May 23, 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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May 23, 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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May 23, 2019 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Animal House

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Meet the newest tree-dwelling additions to The Animal House: Corazon, the Philippine sailfin dragon, and Opal, the Virginia opossum. Read more

Chicago, Early Elementary, Moderate, Nature, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Preschool, Toddler

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May 23, 2019 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

TreeHouses

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Visitors can climb inside an indoor treehouse to explore firsthand who’s living in trees through special viewfinders, tracking clues, natural artifacts and sound. Read more

Chicago, Family, Moderate, Nature, Nature centers, trees

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May 23, 2019 10:00 AM

Jane of the Jungle

Merle Reskin Theatre

Experience the wild side of growing up in this musical of brave acts, bird feathers, and best friends. Read more

Chicago, Late Elementary, Middle School, Moderate, Theater, Tweens

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May 23, 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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May 23, 2019 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Frederick Douglass Agitator

American Writers Museum

Highlights from speeches and essays of Frederick Douglass. Read more

Chicago, Elementary, Inexpensive, Museums, Teens, Tweens

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May 23, 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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May 23, 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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May 23, 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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May 23, 2019 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Chicago Kids Company presents 'Little Red Riding Hood'

Stahl Family Theater

Sing along with Red and her friends as she travels through the forest to visit her Grandma. Read more

Arts/Enrichment, Beverly, Chicago, Moderate, Preschool, Theater, Toddler

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May 23, 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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May 23, 2019 10:45 AM - 12:30 PM

Chicago Children's Choir Paint the Town Red

Millennium Park

Hear the Chicago Children's Choir as they fill Millennium Park. Read more

Arts & culture, Chicago, Family/All Ages, Free, Millennium Park

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May 23, 2019 11:00 AM

Music Jam at *Play

Play

Music jam at a toy store. Read more

Babies, Chicago, Free, Logan Square, Preschool, Storytime, Toddlers, Toys

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May 23, 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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May 23, 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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May 23, 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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May 23, 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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May 23, 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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May 23, 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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May 23, 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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May 23, 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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May 23, 2019 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Great Jewish Family Festival

Westfield Old Orchard

A fair with a variety of rides, games for each age group, hands-on activities, a food court with plenty of good food, a big stage with shows and concerts, and a bonfire evening experience. Read more

Ethnic/Cultural fests, Fairs & fests, Family/All Ages, Moderate, North/Northwest Suburbs

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