Upcoming Events

Jan 21, 2021 - Jan 24, 2021

Jazz Plaza: HotHouse Meets Havana

Virtual

The four-night festival will feature a nightly mix of pre-recorded performances by top Latin Jazz musicians based in Cuba, as well as critically acclaimed American jazz musicians, composers and scholars. Read more

Family, Music, Virtual, Year of Chicago Music

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Jan 22, 2021 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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Jan 22, 2021

CSO for Kids: May There Always Be Sunshine

Virtual

Join author and musician Jim Gill and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for a musical representation of the children's book "May There Always Be Sunshine." Read more

Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Early Elementary, Family, Free, Music, Preschool, Virtual

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Jan 22, 2021 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Bringing the Zoo to You Virtual Chat

Facebook Live

Join a Facebook Live video featuring one of Brookfield Zoo's animals as well as plenty of educational, informative insight from an Animal Care Specialist. Read more

Brookfield Zoo, Early Elementary, Family, Preschool, Virtual Class

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Jan 22, 2021 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Storytime with The Book Cellar

Zoom Meeting

Join The Storybook Mom and The Book Cellar for a storytime on Zoom. Read more

Early Elementary, Free, Preschool, Storytime, Toddlers, Virtual Class

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Jan 22, 2021 1:00 PM

Virtual Penguin Encounters

Zoom Meeting

During this 45-minute experience, guests will meet a penguin up close and discover what makes these birds so amazing. Read more

Family, ocean, Penguins, Shedd Aquarium, Virtual Class

Bird_Penguin_MagellanicPenguin_Chick_Baby_071420_BRH_5864.jpg

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Jan 22, 2021 2:00 PM

Cold Weather Fun (Virtual)

Facebook Live

Join Crabtree Nature Center for a craft or experiment to inspire having fun in nature during this chilly time of year. Read more

Crafts, Early Elementary, Free, Nature, Preschool

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Jan 22, 2021 6:00 PM - 9:00 AM

Zzz’s Under the Seas: Virtual Slumber Party

Virtual

Virtually meet animals up close, explore Shedd Aquarium habitats and participate in animal activities, games and more. Read more

Animals, Chicago, Family, Shedd Aquarium, Virtual

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Jan 22, 2021 7:00 PM

ChiTown Movies Presents: Drive-In Theatre

Chitown Futbol

Watch classic and cult movies from the comfort of your car and have food delivered. Read more

Chicago, Drive-In, Family, Movies, Pilsen

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Jan 22, 2021 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Virtual ComedySportz

Virtual

ComedySportz is an all-ages improv competition you can watch on Twitch. Read more

Comedy, Family, Free, Late Elementary, Middle School, Tweens, Virtual

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Jan 23, 2021 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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Jan 23, 2021 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Winter Story Trail: Not a Stick

Sand Ridge Nature Center

Walk the Red Wing trail at Sand Ridge Nature Center anytime during weekends in January and experience “Not a Stick” by Antoinette Portis unfold with every step. Read more

Family, Free, Nature centers, Outdoors, South Suburbs, Winter

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Jan 23, 2021 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Virtual Zoo Studio with Brookfield Zoo

Virtual

Kids ages 3-5 are invited to a Play Zoo workshop activity that will focus on animals and themes. Read more

Animals, Art, Brookfield Zoo, Early Elementary, Preschool

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Jan 23, 2021 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

SUE Science Saturdays

Virtual

Join Field Museum staff in this online event series to chat with scientists, take an interactive brain break, and engage with activities that help kids learn something new about science. Read more

Early Elementary, Family, Late Elementary, Science, The Field Museum, Tweens, Virtual

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Jan 23, 2021 11:00 AM

Virtual Sea Otter Encounter

Zoom Meeting

Join Shedd experts behind the scenes (virtually) for a sea otter play session, watch them dive, socialize, vocalize and groom and find out how their sustainable, restaurant-quality food prep happens. Read more

Animals, Family, ocean, Shedd Aquarium, Virtual

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Jan 23, 2021 11:00 AM - 11:10 AM

Facebook Live Storytelling Session! by Elaine Lindy

Facebook Live

Tune in for a Fairytale or Folktale, lovingly retold by Elaine Lindy. Read more

Early Elementary, Free, Preschool, Storytime, Toddlers, Virtual Class

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Jan 23, 2021 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Let’s Play Makeup with the Frozen Sisters

Virtual

Join the Frozen sisters for a dress up and makeup session. Read more

Disney, Family, Frozen, Princesses, Virtual

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Jan 23, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Virtual City Walks: International Edition

Virtual

Travel abroad through six virtual programs produced in partnership by the Association of Architecture Organizations. Read more

Chicago Architecture Center, Family, International, Tours, Travel, Virtual

Photo courtesy Chicago Architecture Center

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Jan 23, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Paint Your Own Alebrije

Virtual

Kids ages 5-12 can learn under artist and Indigenous activist Carlos Orozco how to virtually to paint their own hand-carved alebrije. Read more

Art, Crafts, Early Elementary, Ethnic/Cultural, Late Elementary, Tweens

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Jan 23, 2021 1:00 PM

Virtual Penguin Encounters

Zoom Meeting

During this 45-minute experience, guests will meet a penguin up close and discover what makes these birds so amazing. Read more

Family, ocean, Penguins, Shedd Aquarium, Virtual Class

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Jan 23, 2021 3:00 PM

Virtual Sea Lion Encounter

Zoom Meeting

During this encounter you will meet one of the four rescued sea lions at Shedd—Biff, Cruz, Laguna, or Tanner—and learn how their rescue and rehabilitation gave them second chance at life. Read more

Animals, Family, ocean, Shedd Aquarium, Virtual

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Jan 23, 2021 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Virtual ComedySportz

Virtual

ComedySportz is an all-ages improv competition you can watch on Twitch. Read more

Comedy, Family, Free, Late Elementary, Middle School, Tweens, Virtual

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Jan 23, 2021 - Feb 28, 2021

New Philharmonic: A Night of Broadway and Opera

Virtual

Four acclaimed guest artists, join New Philharmonic in a program of works from some of the best-loved Broadway musicals and operas. Read more

Family, Music, Teens, Theater, Tweens, Virtual

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Jan 23, 2021 9:00 PM

ChiTown Movies Presents: Drive-In Theatre

Chitown Futbol

Watch classic and cult movies from the comfort of your car and have food delivered. Read more

Chicago, Drive-In, Family, Movies, Pilsen

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Jan 24, 2021 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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Jan 24, 2021

Hot Wheels: Race to Win

Discovery Center Museum

This behind-the-scenes look at the thrilling world of racing investigates the scientific process for designing super-fast cars and helps families who have the need for speed understand how it is achieved. Read more

cars, Discovery Center Museum, Early Elementary, Family, Late Elementary, Preschool, Rockford

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Jan 24, 2021 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Winter Story Trail: Not a Stick

Sand Ridge Nature Center

Walk the Red Wing trail at Sand Ridge Nature Center anytime during weekends in January and experience “Not a Stick” by Antoinette Portis unfold with every step. Read more

Family, Free, Nature centers, Outdoors, South Suburbs, Winter

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Jan 24, 2021 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Paint Your Own Alebrije

Virtual

Kids ages 5-12 can learn under artist and Indigenous activist Carlos Orozco how to virtually to paint their own hand-carved alebrije. Read more

Art, Crafts, Early Elementary, Ethnic/Cultural, Late Elementary, Tweens

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Jan 24, 2021 11:00 AM

Virtual Sea Otter Encounter

Zoom Meeting

Animals, Family, ocean, Shedd Aquarium, Virtual

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Jan 24, 2021 1:00 PM

Virtual Penguin Encounters

Zoom Meeting

During this 45-minute experience, guests will meet a penguin up close and discover what makes these birds so amazing. Read more

Family, ocean, Penguins, Shedd Aquarium, Virtual Class

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