Upcoming Events

Aug 25, 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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Aug 25, 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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Aug 25, 2019

Chicago Jazz Festival

Millennium Park

Live jazz in the Chicago Cultural Center and Millennium Park. Read more

Chicago, Fairs & fests, Family, Free, Music fests

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Aug 25, 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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Aug 25, 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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Aug 25, 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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Aug 25, 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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Aug 25, 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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Aug 25, 2019

Taste of Greektown

Greek Town

Includes Greek bands, artisans and games for kids. Read more

Chicago, Ethnic/Cultural fests, Fairs & fests, Family, Inexpensive

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Aug 25, 2019 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Fungus Among Us

Pilcher Park Nature Center

Discover the world of fungi. Read more

Animals, Family, Inexpensive, Joliet, Nature centers, South Suburbs

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Aug 25, 2019 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Fantastic Bug Encounters

The 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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Aug 25, 2019 10:00 AM

Family Build: Transportation

Chicago Architecture Center

Join us in the studio for themed stations to introduce you to architecture basics, a design challenge and a take home project. Read more

architecture, Elementary, Family, Preschool, Toddler

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Aug 25, 2019 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

YMCA's Touch A Truck

Foglia YMCA

Enjoy a variety of cars, trucks, tractors as well as treats and special events. Read more

Early Elementary, Face painting, Family, Free, inflatable, McHenry/Lake County, Preschool, Touch A Truck

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Aug 25, 2019 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Chicago Baby Show

Navy Pier

A family-friendly jamboree of top brands, great speakers and seminars, big giveaways, and lots of learning, support, bonding and fun. Read more

Babies, Chicago, Expos, Fairs & fests, Moderate, Navy Pier, Pregnancy, Toddlers

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Aug 25, 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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Aug 25, 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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Aug 25, 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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Aug 25, 2019 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Port Clinton Art Festival

Includes kids' activities, music and food from local restaurants. Read more

Art fests, Fairs & fests, Family, Inexpensive, McHenry/Lake County

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Aug 25, 2019 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Bristol Renaissance Faire

Take a trip through Elizabethan England. Read more

Fairs & fests, Family, Moderate, Wisconsin

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Aug 25, 2019 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Lego Ninjago: Master Wu's Mission

Legoland Discovery Center

Discover your elemental power, create your own ninja battle movie, conquer the Spinjitzu mountain with your newly built mech machine, and show off your ninja skills to Ninja Kai. Read more

Early Elementary, Family, Late Elementary, Lego, North/Northwest Suburbs, Preschool, Schaumburg

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Aug 25, 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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Aug 25, 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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Aug 25, 2019 11:00 AM

The Wizard of Oz

Navy Pier

Stage production of classic movie. Read more

Arts & culture, Chicago, Elementary, Family, High school, Middle School, Moderate, Navy Pier, Stage, Theater

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Aug 25, 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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Aug 25, 2019 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Monarchs in Motion

The Morton Arboretum

Discover some fascinating facts about butterflies and make a monarch mask to take home in this self-guided hands-on discovery activity. Read more

Early Elementary, Family/All Ages, Lisle, Nature centers, Outdoor & nature, Preschool, The Morton Arboretum, Western Suburbs

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Aug 25, 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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Aug 25, 2019 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Mary Poppins Sing-A-Long

Music Box Theatre

Enjoy an interactive screening of a movie that’s practically perfect in every way. Read more

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

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Aug 25, 2019 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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Aug 25, 2019 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Pavement

Wonder Works Children's Museum

The activity is a variety of group painting activities set to music, so children can dance, wiggle and giggle their way to a collaborative masterpiece. Read more

Art, Dance, Early Elementary, Moderate, Music, Oak Park/River Forest, Toddlers, Western Suburbs

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Aug 25, 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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