Sloomoo Institute Chicago is hosting free slime-making workshops and outdoor block parties for families all summer long! Every Friday and Saturday through Aug. 30, guests of all ages can visit the popular slime attraction for exciting activities and free weekend fun.
Free Activities at Sloomoo Institute Chicago
- When: Every Friday and Saturday through Aug. 30, 2024
- Address: 820 N. Orleans St., Chicago
- Cost: Free! No tickets or reservations required.
Cool off at the end of a long week with indoor slime-making workshops on Fridays, then heat up your weekend with an all-day, outdoor block party on Saturday!
Sloomoo Summer Fridays
- Fridays at 1 p.m. through Aug. 30, 2024
Stop by Sloomoo Institute every Friday at 1 p.m. for a free slime-making experience. The creative Sloomoo staff will be dumping Elmer’s glue into their massive vats and mixing up fresh batches of slime. Guests of all ages (grown ups, too!) can watch the demonstration while they beat the heat in Sloomoo’s air-conditioned retail space.
Sloomoo Summer Saturdays
- All-day on Saturdays through Aug. 30, 2024
Enjoy classic block party games and more outdoor family fun hosted by Sloomoo Institute. Kids can get creative with sidewalk chalk, cool off with bubble guns or get active with hula hoops, corn hole, jump ropes and more.
Families looking for even more slimy fun can play with dozens of slimes, create their own slime or visit the iconic Sloomoo Falls and get slimed when they purchase either general admission or Enhanced Experience tickets. Tickets start at $25.99 per person.
Other things to do nearby with kids
- For more immersive fun, visit CAMP in Old Town. The magical space offers curated toys, workshops for kids and immersive experiences for families.
- Visit giraffes, lions, zebras and more at the free Lincoln Park Zoo.
- Enjoy the greenery of the Lincoln Park Conservatory and its beautiful outdoor gardens.
- Discover a butterfly garden at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, an educational museum with plenty of kid-friendly exhibits.
- Wiggle, dance and sing at a family music class at Old Town School of Folk Music.
- Make it a beach day at North Avenue Beach.
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