Upcoming Events

Jan 17, 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, Outdoor, Western Suburbs

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Jan 17, 2019

African American Designers in Chicago

Chicago Cultural Center

This exhibition is the first to demonstrate how African American designers remade the image of the black consumer and the work of the black artist in this major hub of American advertising/consumer culture. Read more

Art, Chicago, Family, Free

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Jan 17, 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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Jan 17, 2019

Brush With Nature Art Exhibition

Emily Oaks Nature Center

“Plein air” art exhibition. Read more

Art, Evanston/Skokie, Family, Free, Nature centers, North/Northwest Suburbs

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Jan 17, 2019

Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival

The Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival will showcase an entertaining, eclectic and eye-popping array of puppet styles from around the world. Read more

Arts & culture, Chicago, Fairs & fests, Family/All Ages, puppets

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Jan 17, 2019

Dora and Diego – Let’s Explore!

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Children learn how to solve problems, be a good friend and care for animals and the environment. Read more

Chicago, Elementary, Family, Nature, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Preschool

Jim Barnett

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Jan 17, 2019

Everyone’s a Designer/Everyone’s Design

Chicago Cultural Center

The exhibition tells the stories of five people, the homes they’ve made uniquely their own, and the rich design and architectural history of their neighborhoods. Read more

Art, Chicago, design, Family, Free

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Jan 17, 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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Jan 17, 2019

Keep Moving: Designing Chicago's Bicycle Culture

Expo 72

Through designed items such as advertisements, brands, objects and spaces, this exhibition looks at how design has shaped how Americans think about bicycles. Read more

Art, Bicycle, Chicago, Family, Free

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Jan 17, 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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Jan 17, 2019

This Land is Your Land

Navy Pier

Three-piece art collection resembling water towers on display at Navy Pier. Read more

Art, Chicago, Free, Navy Pier

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Jan 17, 2019 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Mr. Akeley’s Movie Camera Exhibition

The Field Museum

Learn about the "pancake" camera and its technological advancements. Read more

Chicago, History, Movies, The Field Museum

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Jan 17, 2019 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Gnome Hunt

The Morton Arboretum

Can you find the gnomes hiding in the Children's Garden? Read more

Family, Gardens, Inexpensive, Nature, Outdoor, The Morton Arboretum, Western Suburbs

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Jan 17, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Go, Dog. Go!

Merle Reskin Theatre

Come and play with MC Dog and her friends in a play adapted from the beloved children’s book. Read more

Arts & culture, Chicago, Family/All Ages, Moderate, Northern Suburbs

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Jan 17, 2019 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Chicago Kids Company presents Sleeping Beauty

Beverly Arts Center

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

Beverly, Chicago, Elementary, Moderate, Preschool, South Side, Theater

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Jan 17, 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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Jan 17, 2019 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Winter Play

The Morton Arboretum

A self-guided glimpse into the world of outdoor play. Read more

Family, Gardens, Inexpensive, Outdoor, Western Suburbs

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Jan 17, 2019 12:00 PM

Lego Lab

Chicago Architecture Center

These casual weekly builds are inspired by a new theme each month. Read more

Chicago, Elementary, Museums, Teens, Tweens

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Jan 17, 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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Jan 17, 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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Jan 17, 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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Jan 17, 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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Jan 17, 2019 7:00 PM

Cinderella

Lyric Opera of Chicago

Cinderella opera in French with English subtitles. Read more

Arts & culture, Chicago, Elementary, Teens, Tweens

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Jan 18, 2019 12:00 AM

Amplified Chicago Blues

Chicago History Museum

Design an album cover, play guitar, write lyrics and sing karaoke. Read more

Chicago, Family/All Ages, History, Music

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Jan 18, 2019 12:00 AM

Change: The Story of Coins

National Hellenic Museum

Exhibit teaches how coins are important financial, cultural and political tools. Read more

Chicago, Exhibit, Family, Inexpensive, Museums

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Jan 18, 2019 12:00 AM

Mummies

The Field Museum

Take an unparalleled look at the remains of the ancient people within the wrappings. Read more

Chicago, Exhibits, Family, Moderate, Museums

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Jan 18, 2019 12:00 AM

Underwater Beauty

John G. Shedd Aquarium

One hundred species from around the world come together in an evocative new space. Read more

Chicago, Exhibits, Family, Moderate, Museums

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Jan 18, 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, Outdoor, Western Suburbs

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Jan 18, 2019

African American Designers in Chicago

Chicago Cultural Center

Art, Chicago, Family, Free

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Jan 18, 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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Troll Hunt
A journey to find the larger-than-life guardians of the forest. Read more
Jan 17, 2019
The Morton Arboretum
African American Designers in Chicago
This exhibition is the first to demonstrate how African American designers remade the image of the black consumer and the work of the black artist in this major hub of American advertising/consumer culture. Read more
Jan 17, 2019
Chicago Cultural Center
Bronzeville Echoes: Faces and Places of Chicago’s African American Music
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
Jan 17, 2019
Chicago Cultural Center

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