Kite festivals are family-friendly events filled with beginners looking to have fun, as well as professionals dazzling the crowd with tricks. We’ve found local kite festivals happening in 2025 for you to check out (they usually start in the spring)!
We’ve also included additional information about how to get started with kite-flying, as well as reader-recommended spots for where to fly a kite near here. After all, kite flying is the perfect pastime for a beautiful spring day.
Running around an open field, working together to get the fly up, and a collective cheering squad when it’s finally there… it all makes for a sweet and simple afternoon with the whole family.
2025 Chicagoland Kite Festivals and Kite Flying Events
Motion Explosion (Woodridge)
May 2, 2025 | 11:00am – 2:00pm
Woodridge Park District combines a touch-a-truck and kite festival into one family-friendly event.
Kite Fly (Buffalo Grove Park District)
May 2, 2025 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Visit Reiner Park for family-friendly fun.
Kite Festival (Homer Glen)
May 10, 2025 | 11:00am – 3:00pm
Homer Glen’s annual Kite Festival returns with food trucks, face painting, and kites.
Kite Fest (Schaumburg)
May 10, 2025 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Fly kites in honor of Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Month.
Frontier Kite Fly Festival (Naperville)
June 1, 2025 | 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Bring your own or purchase one at this annual event.
2024 Chicagoland Kite Festivals and Kite Flying Events
These events happened last year, and we hope to see them return in 2025!
- Earth Day Kite Fly (Oswego) – April 20, 2024
- Go Fly a Kite (Wheaton) – May 4, 2024
- Let’s Go Fly A Kite (Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington) – May 18, 2024
- Flying 4 Kids Statewide Kite Fly (LaGrange) – May 18, 2024
- Statewide Kite Fly and Touch-A-Truck (Bloomingdale) – June 15, 2024
- Kite Fly (Centennial Park, Lemont) – June 26, 2024
- Unplug Illinois – Come Fly A Kite (Memorial Park, La Grange Park) – July 13, 2024
New to Kite Flying? Tips to Getting Started
PBS Kids has a great set of instructions on how to make your own kite and fly it with your child. All you need is newspaper (or the grocery circular), string or ribbon, glue, two sticks from outside, and and a knife. If you’d prefer to buy a kite, look to a local toy shop to support small businesses.
Already have a kite? Younger kids might like this Daniel Tiger segment on flying a kite.
Even if you’re just running around in the yard or a field trying your best, kite flying is still a lot of fun. Bring snacks and a Frisbee to keep everyone cheery even if you’re having trouble getting it aloft!
Be sure to check out our list of outdoor places to go for even more opportunities to soak up the sun with your loved ones!
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Frontier Kite Fly Festival 2017 will be June 3, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at Frontier Sports Complex, 3380 Cedar Glade Drive, Naperville
So, sorry! Date for Frontier Kite Fly Festival 2017 is Sunday, June 4, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at Frontier Sports Complex, 3380 Cedar Glade Drive, Naperville, http://www.napervilleparks.org
Hi ! Love kidlist my first go to when planning for the fam
Thank you!
Regarding kite fist, will there be any in the Chicago area, close or around downtown?
Thanks!!
There has been a kite festival in the city in past years, but we don’t have any info about that yet. We continually update this as events are announced, so stay tuned!
Was there a Chicago Kite Fest this year at Montrose harbor on Cricket Hill? Usually, it’s the first Saturday in May?
We keep checking on that one, but sadly they haven’t done it in a couple years.