Upcoming Events

Oct 21, 2019 1:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Live Animal Feeding

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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Oct 21, 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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Oct 21, 2019 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Art Games

Wonder Works

Children create art through playing games, and play games while creating art. Read more

Art, Babies, Early Elementary, Family, Moderate, Oak Park/River Forest, Toddlers, Western Suburbs

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Oct 21, 2019 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Amazing Pollinators

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Amazing Pollinators immerses visitors in diverse environments in need of pollination, including gardens, farms, rainforests and deserts. Read more

Chicago, Early Elementary, Family, Late Elementary, Moderate, Nature, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Preschool

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Oct 21, 2019 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Pigeon Comes to Chicago! A Mo Willems Exhibit

Chicago Children's Museum

Activities will give visitors the opportunity to make art that is inspired by Mo Willems and to learn about the rich social and emotional lives of the author’s characters. Read more

Art, Books, Chicago, Chicago Children's Museum, Early Elementary, Family, literature, Museums, Navy Pier, Preschool, reading, Toddlers

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Oct 21, 2019 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Brick-or-Treat

Legoland Discovery Center

Activities include spell-binding scavenger hunts, giant Halloween models, and meet and greets with the Lego Shark & Police Officer. Read more

Family, Halloween, Indoor play, Moderate, North/Northwest Suburbs

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Oct 21, 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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Oct 21, 2019 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Day of the Dead: Ofrenda Boxes

Eugene Field Park

Kids ages 9 and older will learn about the Day of the Dead Holiday and make an ofrenda shadow box to honor ancestors. Read more

Chicago, Crafts, Dia de los Muertos, Family, Moderate, Teens, Tweens

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Oct 21, 2019 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up

Jacks Pumpkin Pop-Up

Get lost in Chicago’s largest corn maze, listen to fortune tellers, enjoy nighttime light displays, play arcade games, carve pumpkins and listen to nightly entertainment. Read more

Chicago, corn, Fall, Family, Halloween, Moderate, Pumpkins

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Oct 21, 2019 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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Oct 21, 2019 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Pumpkin Fest

Cosley Zoo

Enjoy rides, a corn stalk tunnel and a pumpkin patch. Read more

Fairs & fests, Fall fests, Halloween, Inexpensive, Outdoors, Western Suburbs, Winfield/Wheaton, Zoos

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Oct 21, 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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Oct 21, 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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Oct 21, 2019

Pier Pumpkin Lights

Navy Pier

From jack o’lantern towers to light displays, Chicago’s iconic lakefront destination will be decked out for fall. Read more

Chicago, Early Elementary, Family, Halloween, Late Elementary, Navy Pier, Preschool, Pumpkins

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Oct 21, 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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Oct 21, 2019 6:30 PM

Art on theMart

The Merchandise Mart

Curated digital art installation across 2.5 acres of theMART's river façade. Read more

Art, Chicago, Family/All Ages, Free, Merchandise Mart, Riverwalk

Photo courtesy of Joshua Brott, Obscura Digital

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Oct 21, 2019 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The Scarecrow Trail

The Morton Arboretum

Decorated scarecrows are on display around the lake. Read more

Fall fests, Family, Gardens, Moderate, Morton Arboretum, Outdoors, Western Suburbs

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Oct 21, 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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Oct 22, 2019 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The Scarecrow Trail

The Morton Arboretum

Decorated scarecrows are on display around the lake. Read more

Fall fests, Family, Gardens, Moderate, Morton Arboretum, Outdoors, Western Suburbs

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Oct 22, 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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Oct 22, 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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Oct 22, 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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Oct 22, 2019

Pier Pumpkin Lights

Navy Pier

From jack o’lantern towers to light displays, Chicago’s iconic lakefront destination will be decked out for fall. Read more

Chicago, Early Elementary, Family, Halloween, Late Elementary, Navy Pier, Preschool, Pumpkins

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Oct 22, 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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Oct 22, 2019

UniverSoul Circus

Washington Park

New acts include a ballerina, trampoline, aerial act and a perch pole. Read more

circus, Early Elementary, Family, Late Elementary, Moderate, Parks, South Side, Teens, Tweens

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Oct 22, 2019 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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Oct 22, 2019 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Pumpkin Fest

Cosley Zoo

Enjoy rides, a corn stalk tunnel and a pumpkin patch. Read more

Fairs & fests, Fall fests, Halloween, Inexpensive, Outdoors, Western Suburbs, Winfield/Wheaton, Zoos

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Oct 22, 2019 10:00 AM

Luchadora

Merle Reskin Theatre

The life of a secret female warrior emerges as the play's heroine learns about family, honor, and friendship. Read more

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

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Oct 22, 2019 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Little Playtimes

Legoland Discovery Center

Legoland opens early on the second floor for toddlers and their parents. Read more

Indoor play, Inexpensive, Lego, North/Northwest Suburbs, Preschool, Toddlers

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Oct 22, 2019 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Amazing Pollinators

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Amazing Pollinators immerses visitors in diverse environments in need of pollination, including gardens, farms, rainforests and deserts. Read more

Chicago, Early Elementary, Family, Late Elementary, Moderate, Nature, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Preschool

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