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.
This article was recently updated on May 14, 2024 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.
Drag Queen Story Time & Butterfly Parade at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
May 19, 2024
- Address: 2430 N. Cannon Drive, Chicago
- Cost: $20/non-member adult, $17/non-member child, $11/ages 2 and under, $5/members
Dress up like a butterfly and join Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum for story time with their friends from Kiki Queens. Hear stories about butterflies and join the parade. Tickets include access to all museum exhibits.
Drag Story Time at Coleman Branch
June 1, 2024
- Address: 731 E. 63rd St., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Ages 0-5 can come out to Coleman Branch to join a special Pride Month story time featuring a local drag artist. Registration required.
Pride Shirts & Totes at Altgeld Branch
June 3, 2024
- Address: 955 E. 131st St., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Teens ages 13-plus can join Altgeld Branch to design their own pride T-shirt or tote bag. Snacks and supplies will be provided.
Pride Storytime at Santori Library
June 4, 2024
- Address: 101 S. River St., Aurora
- Cost: Free
Ages 0-5 can enjoy a storytime about love, acceptance and being proud of who you are, in honor of Pride Month. Wear your best rainbow gear.
DIY Pride Flags at Eola Road Branch
June 6, 2024
- Address: 555 S. Eola Road, Aurora
- Cost: Free
Ages 12 and up can join the library to create a Pride flag, just in time for Aurora’s annual Pride Parade happening on June 11. They will provide small flags that can be decorated.
Aurora Pride Parade
June 9, 2024
- Address: East Benton Street and South Broadway, Aurora
- Cost: Free
This annual parade is celebrating its fourth year. It begins at E. Benton Street and Broadway and travels northeast to Downer, then left on Downer to end at N. Middle Avenue.
Rainbow Story Time at South Shore Branch
June 10, 2024
- Address: 2505 E. 73rd St., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Ages 0-5 can join the South Shore Branch for a rainbow story time that celebrates love. Participate in songs, rhymes, books and more.
Pride Prints at Lincoln Belmont Branch
June 14, 2024
- Address: 1659 W. Melrose St., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Ages 13 and up can come out to Lincoln Belmont Branch to make a Pride-themed 3D print using rainbow filament.
Rainbow Storytime & Craft at West Branch
June 14, 2024
- Address: 233 S. Constitution Drive, Aurora
- Cost: Free
Ages 6-11 can enjoy a special storytime about love, acceptance and being proud of who you are. There will be a craft, too.
DIY Perler Pride at Merlo Branch
June 15, 2024
- Address: 644 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Ages 6 and up can come out to Merlo Branch to use Perler fuse beads to make a Pride-themed keychain or pin. Attendance is first-come, first-served.
Drag Story Time at Uptown Branch
June 15, 2024
- Address: 929 W. Buena Ave., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Ages 0-5 can come out to Uptown Branch to join a special Pride Month story time featuring a local drag artist. Registration required.
Drag Story Time at Logan Square Branch
June 17, 2024
- Address: 3030 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Ages 0-5 can come out to Logan Square Branch to join a special Pride Month story time featuring a local drag artist. Registration required.
Rainbow Storytime & Craft at Eola Road Branch
June 17, 2024
- Address: 555 S. Eola Road, Aurora
- Cost: Free
Ages 0-5 can enjoy a special storytime about love, acceptance and being proud of who you are. There will be a craft, too.
Chicago Pride Fest
June 22-23, 2024
- Address: Halsted from Addison to Grace, Chicago
- Cost: $15/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 Family Story Time at King Branch
June 22, 2024
- Address: 3436 S. King Drive, Chicago
- Cost: Free
Ages 0-5 can join King Branch for a rainbow story time that celebrates love. Participate in songs, rhymes, books and more. Registration required.
Rainbow Family Story Time at Merlo Branch
June 22, 2024
- Address: 644 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Ages 0-5 can join Merlo Branch for a rainbow story time that celebrates love. Participate in songs, rhymes, books and more.
DIY Rainbow Wall Hanging at Santori Library
June 27, 2024
- Address: 101 S. River St., Aurora
- Cost: Free
Teens and tweens ages 12 and up can choose their colors and personalize a unique wall hanging. All materials will be provided.
Drag Story Time at Back of the Yards Branch
June 29, 2024
- Address: 2111 W. 47th St., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Ages 0-5 can come out to Back of the Yards Branch to join a special Pride Month story time featuring a local drag artist. Registration required.
Navy Pier Pride
June 29, 2024
- Address: 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago
- Cost: 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.
Tiny Bubbles ‘Ukulele Band at Little Village Branch
June 29, 2024
- Address: 2311 S. Kedzie Ave., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Kids ages 2-13 can see Tiny Bubbles ‘Ukulele Band to hear sweet, quirky and fun music. Audience participation is encouraged.
Chicago Pride Parade
June 30, 2024
- Address: Broadway and Montrose avenues, Chicago
- Cost: Free
The 53rd annual Pride parade takes place through the north side of the city, ending at the intersection of Diversey Parkway and Sheridan Road.
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