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June 26 - Enjoy a crafty day at Smalley Pool with Wacky Wednesday Holidays Crafts, 1-4 pm! Explore your creativity while you create crafts from all different holidays. Regular daily admission rates apply. July 10 - Make a splash and make a rainbow! It's tie-dye day at Smalley Pool, 1-4 pm! Bring an item to...
Summer Drop-In Days, every Wednesday and Saturday, offer activities that explore history and culture in creative ways! Sessions may have a military theme or French spin — for example, apply strategic thinking to an Army challenge or dive into French culture through “Inventions Magnifique.” No sign up and no charge! Just stop by the First...
Our teen Summer Volunteer Squad presents a puppet show full of animal friends, stories and laughs. For ages 3 and up with caregiver.
Enjoy a fairytale story time and have some fun crafting your own crowns! Refreshments served. Dress up encouraged! Grades 2 and under with an adult.
Straight from their performance at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, join the beloved teddy bear Corduroy and friends as they share their favorite stories about friendship and belonging. Maybe you'd like to bring your own favorite stuffie friend along to listen in and enjoy this story time together!
The Farmers Market will return June 5 - October 9, Wednesdays from 2:30 - 7 p.m. at Centennial Plaza near the Historic Water Tower, located at 10 Pine Avenue. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.
Join us for an up-close experience featuring reptiles and amphibians from around the world!
Get ready to throw it back to the 90’s at the Navy Pier Summer Block Party, a classic Chicago tradition held along the South Dock, featuring live bands, DJs, and 90’s music pumping in the Beer Garden. Participate in free family-friendly activities like arts and crafts, video games, interactive spray paint murals, and friendly games...
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