Are you planning out your year already? There are so many great, family-friendly events in 2025 to add to your list!
Whether you’re looking for a new show to take your kids to or something fun but also educational, we’ve got you covered. There are even some great expos to take your kids to this year.
Check out our list below for some that you will want to make sure you put down on your calendar when planning out your year.
This article was recently published on Dec. 5, 2024 by Chicago Parent’s Audience Development Coordinator, Kari Zaffarano. It included featuring the best new family events to check out in Chicagoland in 2025. Questions? Please reach out to kari@chicagoparent.com.
Disney On Ice presents Let’s Dance!
Jan. 30-Feb. 2, 2025
- Address: United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago
Belt out Disney tunes with your family and watch Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Donald along with characters from Frozen 2, Wish, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King and Moana. You’ll see figure skating, eye-catching costumes and set designs, special effects and high-flying acrobatics and stunts.
Jurassic Quest
Feb. 28-March 2, 2025
- Address: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago
Check out this dinosaur event with animatronic dinosaurs, dinosaur themed rides and live dino shows. There will be opportunities to visit with one-of-a-kind baby dinosaurs plus interactive activities and plenty of photo ops. Pre-purchase of tickets encouraged.
Paw Patrol Live! “A Mighty Adventure”
April 5-6, 2025
- Address: The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago
This new, live stage show features the Paw Patrol pups working together and saving the day in Adventure City. Hear tunes from the show and enjoy interactive fun that is great for all ages.
Disney Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour
Aug. 6, 2025
- Address: Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont
This one-of-a-kind interactive live concert features a talented line up including Joshua Colley from Descendants: The Rise of Red and Mekonnnen Knife from Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires. Hear high-energy music that will have all ages singing, dancing and enjoying themselves.
FAN EXPO Chicago
Aug. 15-17, 2025
- Address: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont
This expo is perfect for anyone who’s into anime, comics, gaming, sci-fi, horror or cosplay. Meet celebrities, get autographs, play in the gaming booths, go shopping and more.
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