June is Pride Month and that means there are tons of family-friend events happening all month long in Chicagoland. Check out the parades, music fests, storytelling and craft activities that go along with the Pride Month theme.
Looking for more ways to celebrate? Check out our Pride Month family guide and find more Pride Month events listed in our calendar.
Pride Events in Chicagoland
Walk with Pride! at Sagawau Environmental Learning Center
June 1-30, 2025
- Address:Â 12545 W. 111th St., Lemont
- Cost:Â Free
Take a self-guided walk to learn about LGBTQ2S+ people in conservation at Sagawau Environmental Learning Center.
Pop Out with Pride at Woodson Regional
June 4, 2025
- Address:Â 9525 S. Halsted St., Chicago
- Cost:Â Free
Kids ages 6-plus can celebrate Pride Month with a variety of LGBTQIA-themed activities around the library.
Share the Love Rainbow Wreaths at Santori Library
June 5, 2025
- Address:Â 101 S. River St., Aurora
- Cost:Â Free
Ages 12-18 can make a wooden wreath, in honor of Pride Month. All materials will be provided.
Rainbow Heart Hands at Santori Library
June 6, 2025
- Address:Â 101 S. River St., Aurora
- Cost:Â Free
Kids ages 0-11 can come out to Santori Library to create a colorful craft, in honor of Pride Month. All materials will be provided. This is a ticketed event. Pick up tickets 30 minutes prior to the event.
Aurora Pride Parade
June 8, 2025
- Address:Â E. Benton Street and S. Broadway, Aurora
- Cost:Â Free
This annual parade is celebrating its fifth year. It begins at E. Benton Street and Broadway and travels northeast to Downer, then left on Downer to end at N. Middle Avenue.
Drag Story Time at Edgewater Branch
June 9, 2025
- Address:Â 6000 N. Broadway, Chicago
- Cost:Â Free
Kids ages 2-5 can enjoy a special storytime with books, songs, music, movement, rhymes and fingerplays with a guest drag performer. There will be open play time afterwards.
DIY Pride Sunglasses at Lincoln Belmont Branch
June 14, 2025
- Address:Â 1659 W. Melrose St., Chicago
- Cost:Â Free
Teens ages 13-plus can come out to Lincoln Belmont Branch to make their own Pride sunglasses to celebrate, while supplies last.
Lakeside Pride Presents “Brass Buttons” at Buena Circle
June 14, 2025
- Address:Â 1049 W. Buena Ave., Chicago
- Cost:Â Free
All ages can come out to Buena Circle Park to join the Lakeside Pride Brass Buttons. Celebrate Pride month with a selection of songs that celebrate the individuality and beauty in everyone.
Rainbow Family Story Time at Merlo Branch
June 14, 2025
- Address:Â 644 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago
- Cost:Â Free
Kids ages 0-5 can join Merlo Branch for a rainbow story time that celebrates love. Participate in songs, rhymes, books and more.
Holographic Chocolate at Garfield Ridge Branch
June 18, 2025
- Address:Â 6348 S. Archer Ave., Chicago
- Cost:Â Free
Teens ages 13 and up can celebrate Pride Month by creating holographic rainbows on chocolate. Stop by to listen to music from your favorite LGBTQ+ artists and enjoy chocolate and snacks. Registration required.
Celebrating Pride Month: A Family Nail Painting Event at Santori Library
June 19, 2025
- Address:Â 101 S. River St., Aurora
- Cost:Â Free
Kids ages 6 and up can come out to Santori Library to paint your nails and celebrate Pride Month. This is a ticketed event. Pick up tickets 30 minutes prior to the event.
Chicago Pride Fest
June 21-22, 2025
- Address:Â Halsted from Addison to Grace, Chicago
- Cost:Â $20/suggested donation
The festival features live music on three stages, a Youth Pride Space for teens, more than 150 vendors, drag shows, pet parade, dance exhibitions and more.
Rainbow Story Time at South Shore Branch
June 23, 2025
- Address:Â 2505 E. 73rd St., Chicago
- Cost:Â Free
Kids ages 0-5 can join the South Shore Branch for a rainbow story time that celebrates love. Participate in songs, rhymes, books and more.
Tie-Dye Party at Lincoln Park Branch
June 24, 2025Â
- Address:Â 1150 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago
- Cost:Â Free
Teens ages 13 and up can come out to Lincoln Park Branch to create tie-dye shirts or other items. Shirts and tie-dye supplies will be provided. Registration required.
Navy Pier Pride
June 28, 2025
- Address:Â 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago
- Cost:Â Free
Families with kids of all ages can enjoy this family-friendly event that spreads pier-wide. There will be a variety of performances all day long. Experience music, dance, storytelling and other activities.
Chicago Pride Parade
June 29, 2025
- Address:Â Broadway Ave. and Montrose Ave., Chicago
- Cost:Â Free
The 54th annual Pride parade takes place through the north side of the city, ending at the intersection of Diversey Parkway and Sheridan Road.
This article was recently updated on June 4, 2025 by Chicago Parent’s Audience Development Coordinator, Kari Zaffarano. The update included her updating Pride events in Chicagoland and adding new Pride events for families. Questions? Please reach out to kari@chicagoparent.com.
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