Explore Immersive Experiences and Special Exhibits
Various Locations ILThere are a lot of fun and interesting new exhibits open to enjoy! We rounded up each new temporary exhibit and immersive experience at several museums, zoos, and more so...
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Enjoy a Live Theater Performance
Various Locations ILWe’re thrilled to share all of the upcoming kid-friendly productions happening in Chicagoland this spring and summer season in our Kid-Friendly Theater Guide.
Storybook Nature Walks
Scoville Park Lake St & N Oak Park Ave, Oak ParkGrab your strollers and wagons and join us for an early morning story walk around Scoville Park! With activities themed around animals, these walks provide sensory experiences for kids and...
$40 – $53
Summer at the Fire Museum Free Day
Aurora Regional Fire Museum 53 N Broadway, AuroraJoin us for Summer at the Fire Museum Free Days with free admission sponsored by Invest Aurora! Each month will have a different community safety partner, a selfie station and...
Free
Museum of Contemporary Art Free Day
Museum of Contemporary Art 220 East Chicago Avenue, ChicagoIllinois residents receive free admission on Tuesdays. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Free
Storytime in the Park
Lake Ellyn Park 645 Lenox Road, Glen EllynCome out to your favorite neighborhood parks for songs, rhymes and stories. Don’t forget to bring a blanket and bug spray! For kids of all ages.
Free
American Sign Language Storytime in the Park
Kiwanis Park 8200 Brookfield Ave, BrookfieldJoin us as we read and the storyteller signs some fun books! We will then teach you signs for some of the words in the story and for some of...
Childrens Lunch Hour Entertainment
95th Street Community Plaza 3109 Cedar Glade Drive, NapervilleJoin the fun on Tuesday afternoons with the Naperville Park District at Children’s Lunch-Hour Entertainment. This free event, which is hosted in several different locations in Naperville, features a variety of engaging performances that will delight kids and adults alike! Prior to attending, please review the COVID-19 Participation Guidelines. All shows begin at 11:30 a.m....
Free
Summer Solstice
Clauss Recreation Center 555 W Bryn Mawr Avenue, RoselleKick off the summer with family and friends and join us at the Clauss Playground for chalk art, bubbles, sweet treats and story time with the Roselle Public Library!
Free
Art at the Peck
Sheldon Peck Homestead 355 E Parkside Avenue, LombardJoin us for our weekly craft time Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. Great for all ages. Come learn about Lombard History and make a craft to take home! This week at...
Free
Cantigny Cruise Night
Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, WheatonReturning after a stellar first year: Cruise Night Tuesdays! Bring your classic or restored vehicle to the park, mingle with fellow car enthusiasts, and talk shop in the south parking lot. The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park will feature extended hours on Tuesdays until 8 pm, May 31 through September 6. The museum will...
included with parking
Downtown Tinley Cruise Nights
Downtown Tinley Park 175th Street to Zabrocki Plaza, Tinley ParkCome to Downtown Tinley Cruise Nights on Tuesdays during the summer in Downtown Tinley for a classic car show with no entry fee, food and beverages for sale and DJ...
Free
Plainfield Cruise Night
Downtown Plainfield DesPlaines St and Lockport St, PlainfieldJoin us every Tuesday evening in downtown Plainfield during the months of June, July and part of August for our FREE car show. Local enthusiasts gather to showcase their classic...
Free
Family Nights
Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 North Clark Street, ChicagoWelcome to Family Nights at Lincoln Park Zoo! This new series includes: Free entry for kids 10 and under Free unlimited rides on the AT&T Endangered Species Carousel and Lionel...
$10
Mammoth Walk
Blackwell Forest Preserve WarrenvilleCelebrate the 45th anniversary of the discovery of the McKee Marsh wooly mammoth while taking a 1-mile walk to the historic 1977 dig site. All ages; under 18 with an...
$5
Evening on the Riverwalk
Nichols Library 200 W. Jefferson Ave, NapervilleEnjoy an all-ages, Family Storytime and puppet show on the Riverwalk. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be moved indoors to the Community Room.
Free
Summer Concert Series
Fishel Park 1036 Grove Street, Downers GroveKICK BACK, RELAX AND ENJOY FREE LIVE MUSIC ALL SUMMER LONG AT VETERANS MEMORIAL PAVILION IN FISHEL PARK! The FREE concerts begin at 7 pm on Tuesday evenings May 24...
Free
Summer Concert Series
Kemmerling Pool 400 S Prospect Street, RoselleClick the link for a full list of performing musical acts. All Ages, Free. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Summer Music...
Free
Summer Solstice Celebration
Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South HollandCelebrate midsummer through a guided walk as you learn about its significance culturally and ecologically.
Free
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