With warmer weather, there is more happening outdoors in Chicagoland. Families can enjoy making crafts, watching movies and catching a concert at the parks in their area.
Make sure to pack some snacks and a blanket or chair and hit the park early for a great spot to hear some tunes.
Looking for more things to do with kids in Chicagoland? Check out our summer family guide!
Note: Some events are free, others require a fee for parking or admission. Call ahead to be sure.
City
Hokule’a Concert at Ravenswood Manor Park
June 10, 2022
- Address: 4604 N. Manor Ave., Chicago
- Cost: Free
A summer concert at Ravenswood Manor Park where you can enjoy a musical performance featuring Hokule’a, Polynesian entertainment.
2nd Sunday Concerts at Anderson Park
June 12, July 10, Aug. 14, 2022
- Address: 1611 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Enjoy a family-friendly concert at Anderson Park. June 12 will be Four Star Brass Band, July 10 will be Mai Sugimoto Ensemble and Aug. 14 will be Scott Hesse Trio.
Mr. Dave Music at Wicker (Charles, Joel) Park
June 19, 2022
- Address: 1425 N. Damen Ave., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Young children will enjoy hearing music by Mr. Dave. Bring a blanket and picnic to Wicker Park and enjoy an outside performance.
Blues in the Parks at Metcalfe Park
June 23, 2022
- Address: 4134 S. State St., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Come out to Metcalfe Park and join Chicago Blues Revival for their series of Blues in the Parks in 2022. Bring a lawn chair and see Doktu Rhute Muuzic perform.
For the Music in You at Lake Meadows Park
July 9, 2022
- Address: 3117 S. Rhodes Ave., Chicago
- Cost: Free
KCR Ensemble will perform a concert of Jazz, Blues, and Contemporary music at Lake Meadows Park.
Blues in the Parks at Galewood Park
July 22, 2022
- Address: 5729 W. Bloomingdale Ave., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Come out to Galewood Park and join Chicago Blues Revival for their series of Blues in the Parks in 2022. Bring a lawn chair and see Sheryl Youngblood.
Blues in the Parks at Tilton Park
Aug. 5, 2022
- Address: 230 N. Kolmar, Chicago
- Cost: Free
Come out to Tilton Park and join Chicago Blues Revival for their series of Blues in the Parks in 2022. Bring a lawn chair and see Omar Coleman.
North/Northwestern Suburbs
Laurie Berkner at Ravinia
July 16, 2022
- Address: 201 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park
- Cost: $15+/general admission lawn tickets, $20/reserved seats and premium lawn blocks
See Laurie Berkner in concert at the pavilion at Ravinia. This kid’s concert has a pop/rock genre.
July 21, 2022
- Address: The Dole, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake
- Cost: $20/general admission
Enjoy live music on the front lawn at The Dole by Vinyl Goldmine + Kickin’ It w/Carol. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket and snacks. You can also order dinner or drinks ahead of time.
Music Under The Trees at The Dole – Bourbon, Boots and Beer
July 21, 2022
- Address: The Dole, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake
- Cost: $20/general admission
Enjoy live music on the front lawn at The Dole by Vinyl Goldmine + Kickin’ It w/Carol. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket and snacks. You can also order dinner or drinks ahead of time.
Music Under The Trees at The Dole – Hey Jimmy: ‘Prom Revisited’
Aug. 4, 2022
- Address: The Dole, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake
- Cost: $20/general admission
Enjoy live music from Hey Jimmy on the front lawn at The Dole. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket and snacks. You can also order dinner or drinks ahead of time.
Music Under The Trees at The Dole – Jimmy Nick & Friends
Aug. 18, 2022
- Address: The Dole, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake
- Cost: $20/general admission
Enjoy live music from Jimmy Nick on the front lawn at The Dole. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket and snacks. You can also order dinner or drinks ahead of time.
Justin Roberts & the Not Ready for Naptime Players at Ravinia
Aug. 20, 2022
- Address: 201 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park
- Cost: $15+/general admission lawn tickets
Head to Carousel State at Ravinia for a kid’s concert. The genre is pop/rock.
Music Under The Trees at The Dole – Oktoberfest with Die Musikmeisters Band
Sept. 22, 2022
- Address: The Dole, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake
- Cost: $20/general admission
Enjoy live music from the German band, Die Musikmeisters on the front lawn at The Dole. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket and snacks. You can also order dinner or drinks ahead of time.
South Suburbs
Music in the Park: The Hat Guys
June 23, 2022
- Address: Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center Band Shell, 8125 171st St., Tinley Park
- Cost: Free
Families can enjoy live musical entertainment from The Hat Guys at Tinley Park District’s Thursdays in the Park summer series. Bring your own blanket and chairs. A small concession stand will be available.
Music in the Park: The Jolly Ringwalds
July 7, 2022
- Address: Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center Band Shell, 8125 171st St., Tinley Park
- Cost: Free
Families can enjoy live musical entertainment from The Jolly Ringwalds at Tinley Park District’s Thursdays in the Park summer series. Bring your own blanket and chairs. A small concession stand will be available.
Western Suburbs
Lunchtime Live – Miss Liz Music at Cerny Park
June 9, 2022
- Address: 4S150 River Road, Warrenville
- Cost: Free
Pack a lunch and join Cerny Park for a lunchtime concert with live entertainment for children happening in the summertime.
Concerts in Your Park: The Student Body at Queensbury Greens
June 12, 2022
- Address: 1520 Brookdale Road, Naperville
- Cost: Free
Families can enjoy a Sunday evening live concert in the park. Each concert is held in a different neighborhood.
Lunchtime Live – Jodi Koplin’s Jigglejam at Cerny Park
June 23, 2022
- Address: 4S150 River Road, Warrenville
- Cost: Free
Pack a lunch and join Cerny Park for a lunchtime concert with live entertainment for children happening in the summertime.
Concerts in Your Park: Good Clean Fun at Walnut Ridge Park
June 26, 2022
- Address: 2304 Keim Road, Naperville
- Cost: Free
Families can enjoy a Sunday evening live concert in the park. Each concert is held in a different neighborhood.
Concerts in Your Park: Mr. Myers at Ashbury Park
July 10, 2022
- Address: 1740 Conan Doyle Road, Naperville
- Cost: Free
Families can enjoy a Sunday evening live concert in the park. Each concert is held in a different neighborhood.
Lunchtime Live – Mr. Dave Music at Cerny Park
July 14, 2022
- Address: 4S150 River Road, Warrenville
- Cost: Free
Pack a lunch and join Cerny Park for a lunchtime concert with live entertainment for children happening in the summertime.
Concerts in Your Park: Nashville Electric Company at Century Farms
July 17, 2022
- Address: 715 Sigmund Road, Naperville
- Cost: Free
Families can enjoy a Sunday evening live concert in the park. Each concert is held in a different neighborhood.
Concerts in Your Park: HiFi Superstar at Westglen Commons
July 24, 2022
- Address: 467 Westglen Drive, Naperville
- Cost: Free
Families can enjoy a Sunday evening live concert in the park. Each concert is held in a different neighborhood.
Lunchtime Live – ScribbleMonster at Cerny Park
July 28, 2022
- Address: 4S150 River Road, Warrenville
- Cost: Free
Pack a lunch and join Cerny Park for a lunchtime concert with live entertainment for children happening in the summertime.
Concerts in Your Park: Feel Good Party Band at Cantore Park
July 31, 2022
- Address: 2507 Warm Springs Lane, Naperville
- Cost: Free
Families can enjoy a Sunday evening live concert in the park. Each concert is held in a different neighborhood.
Lunchtime Live – Miss Jamie’s Farm at Cerny Park
Aug. 11, 2022
- Address: 4S150 River Road, Warrenville
- Cost: Free
Pack a lunch and join Cerny Park for a lunchtime concert with live entertainment for children happening in the summertime.
This post is updated annually.
Follow Chicago Parent on Instagram.