Upcoming Events

Feb 22, 2020 3:00 PM

FORTS! Build Your Own Adventure

A self-directed creative play experience for children and parents. Read more

Arts & culture, Chicago, Elementary, Inexpensive, Performance, Preschool, Theater

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Feb 22, 2020 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Junior Archaeologists

Oriental Institute Museum

Dig into an excavation and learn about the science of archaeology. Read more

Chicago, Elementary, Hyde Park, Moderate, Museums, Tweens

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Feb 22, 2020 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

The Wizard School Scavenger Hunt

Art Institute of Chicago

Search for characters, places and objects from Harry Potter. Read more

Chicago, Elementary, Loop, Moderate, Museums, Teens, Tweens

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Feb 22, 2020 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Les Bon Temps: Mardi Gras Mask Making

Politan Row

In celebration of Carnival season, the Creole aficionados at Bumbu Roux will host free carnival mask making. Read more

Chicago, Crafts, Family, Food, Free

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Feb 22, 2020 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

On the Right Track: By Rail to Chicago & Beyond

Elmhurst History Museum

Visitors will discover how Chicago area railroads helped create the suburban transportation landscape as we know it today. Read more

Early Elementary, Elmhurst, Family, Late Elementary, Trains, Tweens, Western Suburbs

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Feb 22, 2020 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Black History Month Celebration at Lindblom

Lindblom Park

Activities will include performances, cultural interactive displays, and tours. Read more

Black History Month, Chicago, Family, Free, Parks

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Feb 22, 2020 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Winter Storytelling

Pilcher Park Nature Center

Enjoy an afternoon of hot chocolate and traditional Native American Storytelling with SOARRING Foundation. Read more

Early Elementary, Free, Hot chocolate, Joliet, Late Elementary, Nature, South Suburbs

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Feb 22, 2020 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Fiddleheads

Garfield Park Conservatory

Science-based activity, like tinkering with plants and blocks, playing games, participating in collaborative art projects, and exploring plants around the world. Read more

Babies, Chicago, Early Elementary, Family, Free, Garfield Park Conservatory, plant, Preschool, Science, Toddler

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Feb 22, 2020 4:30 PM

The Ghost in Gadsden's Garden

The Actors Gymnasium

The Actors Gym applies its unique brand of stage-craft to tell a ghastly tale with an all-new spectacularly spectral circus. Read more

Evanston, Family, Late Elementary, Middle School, Theater, Tweens

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Feb 22, 2020 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Underground Railroad Hike

Sand Ridge Nature Center

An imaginary journey follows an Underground Railroad route used in Illinois in the mid-1800s. Read more

Black History Month, Family/All Ages, Free, Outdoor & nature, South Suburbs

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Feb 22, 2020 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, Outdoors, Western Suburbs

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Feb 22, 2020 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Minecraft Party

Power Up Tech Academy

A social night for kids to play and meet other fans of Mindcraft. Read more

Chicago, Elementary, Indoor play, Moderate, Tweens, Workshop

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Feb 22, 2020 5:30 PM - 9:45 PM

McCormick Mansion Tours

Lawry's The Prime Rib

Tour the McCormick Mansion at Lawry's The Prime Rib. Read more

Chicago, Family, Food, History, Tours

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Feb 22, 2020 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM

STEM EXPO

Illinois Institute of Technology - Rice Campus

Catch a Mr. Freeze show, see robots, experience augmented reality and have a hair raising experience with the IEEE-static electricity generator, plus more STEM activities. Read more

Family, Free, Indoor Fun, STEM, Wheaton

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Feb 22, 2020 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Owl Moon Fireside

Emily Oaks Nature Center

Hear a story, call to owls, enjoy hot chocolate and peer at owl pellets. Read more

Early Elementary, Nature, Nature centers, North/Northwest Suburbs, Outdoors, Preschool, Skokie

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Feb 22, 2020 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Black History Month Family Celebration: Chicago Edition

Semicolon Book Store

Enjoy an evening full of storytelling, interactive stations, guest presenters and music. Read more

Black History Month, Books, Chicago, Family, Free, Music

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Feb 22, 2020 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Life Time Dazzle Dance

Life Time Athletic Old Orchard

A magical evening of dance, music and making lasting memories together. Read more

celebration, Dance, Family, Skokie

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Feb 22, 2020 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

SocialWorks' 3rd Annual Black History Month Film Fest

ShowPlace ICON Theatres at Roosevelt Collection

Catch movies about, written by and starring Black artists at the film festival sponsored by SocialWorks. Read more

Black History Month, Chicago, Family, Moderate, Movies

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Feb 22, 2020 6:00 PM - 11:59 PM

Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation Bear Tie Ball

The Geraghty

The Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation's Bear Tie Ball “Candy Land” will benefit pediatric cancer research. Read more

Adults, cancer, Chicago, Fundraiser

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Feb 22, 2020 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Chicago Children's Weekend

Arlington Park Racecourse

Play Zones will be set up throughout the site, including bounce houses, a petting zoo, a rock-climbing wall, pony rides, caricature paintings, a maze challenge and more. Read more

Animals, Crafts, Early Elementary, inflatable, Late Elementary, Preschool, Toddlers

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Feb 22, 2020 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Enchanted Railroad

The Morton Arboretum

Watch more than 10 model trains wind through a two-level display. Read more

Exhibits, Family, Gardens, Indoor play, Inexpensive, Trains, Western Suburbs

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Feb 22, 2020 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Lincoln State Cat Club Feline Event

Kane County Fairgrounds

Cat show and educational fair. Read more

cats, Family, Inexpensive, Kane County, Pets

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Feb 22, 2020 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Exhibit: Stunning Stories in American Indian Jewelry

Mitchell Museum of the American Indian

For thousands of years, artisans have expressed their cultural stories in a wide range of jewelry: showing off local and prized trade materials, expressing traditional symbols, and perfecting new techniques and designs adapted from other cultures. Read more

Exhibits, Family, Moderate, Museums, Native American

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Feb 22, 2020 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Interpretive Center Grand Re-opening

The Grove

Enjoy tours of the new space, activities, refreshments and a few surprises. Read more

Family/All Ages, Free, Glenview, North/Northwest Suburbs

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Feb 22, 2020 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wizard Fest

Lincolnwood Town Center

A magical event put on by fans of the great wizard and witch books/movies that is meant to bring fans together and give wizards the chance to enjoy community in this immersive environment. Read more

Family, High school, Late Elementary, Malls, Middle School, North/Northwest Suburbs, Wizard

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Feb 22, 2020 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Engineering Fest

Chicago Architecture Center

A weekend full of family-friendly engineering explorations. Read more

architecture, Chicago, Chicago Architecture Center, Fairs & fests, Family, Free

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Feb 22, 2020 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, Outdoors, The Morton Arboretum, Western Suburbs

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Feb 22, 2020 7:00 PM

Love, Chaos, and Dinner

The Cambria Hotel Loop-Theatre District

Dinner and unique circus event. Read more

Chicago, circus, Dinner, Theater

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Feb 22, 2020 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Chicago's Night Sky

Adler Planetarium

This exhibition will help connect you—and your city—to the wondrous human tradition of looking up. Read more

Adler Planetarium, Chicago, Early Elementary, Family, High school, Late Elementary, Middle School, sky, stars

Alex Goykhman

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Feb 22, 2020 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Fantastic Bug Encounters

Field Museum

Told from a bug’s point of view, "Fantastic Bug Encounters!" invites you to take a closer look at the beauty, diversity, and amazing abilities of these resourceful creatures. Read more

bugs, Family, Moderate, Nature, The Field Museum

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