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ComEd’s Switch on Summer 2020

Chicago Parent Editorial Team
By Chicago Parent Editorial Team
Photo credit: TK Phography

When: May 3, noon-3 p.m.

Where: Buckingham Fountain, 500 S. Columbus Drive, Chicago

Cost: Free

Join ComEd for a day filled with food, fun games and plenty of giveaways with Chicago’s beloved arts and culture organizations, plus live entertainment from local band Sixteen Candles. This event is centered around Chicago’s official season-changing signal: the turning on of Buckingham Fountain at 2 p.m. Chicago Parent will be there with FREE family activities including bounce houses from The PlayGround Games and visits by a superhero and a princess.

 

Learn more: ComEd.com/SwitchOnSummer

Take a look back at past Switch on Summer fun!

 

    • Switch on Summer 2019: Photos

 

    • Switch on Summer 2018: Photos

 

 

Chicago Parent Editorial Team
Chicago Parent Editorial Team
Since 1984, the Chicago Parent editorial team is trained to be the go-to source for Chicagoland families, offering a rich blend of expert advice, compelling stories, and the top local activities for kids. Renowned for their award-winning content, the team of editors and writers are dedicated to enriching family life by connecting parents with the finest resources and experiences our community has to offer.
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