Summertime fun is showing up in full force this weekend, and our list of things to do with kids is overflowing with family-friendly options. Pick your favorites and make the most of the weekend together at nearly 200 options throughout Chicagoland area. From festivals and outdoor concerts to nature programs and movie nights, there’s something for every age and interest.
This weekend planner is sponsored by Oberweis, which is hosting Kids Day activities at select locations on Sunday.
Kids Day at Oberweis: Build-Your-Own Sundae Bar, Games, & Free Ice Cream!
National Children's Day Build-Your-Own Sundae Bar with Oberweis Ice Cream
Looking for the perfect family outing? Join us this National Children’s Day for a day dedicated entirely to the kids! We’re turning our shops into a celebration zone with freebies, activities, and plenty of smiles.
Here’s what we have in store for you:
🍦 All-Day Free Scoop: Every child aged 12 and under will receive a free scoop of ice cream with any purchase.
🍦Build-Your-Own Sundae Bar (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM): Drop by during lunch hours to let the kids become the chefs! They can upgrade their free scoop at our special kid-friendly sundae topping bar.
🍦Games & Giveaways: Keep the creativity flowing with free coloring sheets, fun stickers, and simple in-store activities perfect for all ages.
It’s the perfect way to create a special family moment and celebrate the amazing kids in our community. Stop by, grab a scoop, and join the fun!
Things to Do with Kids This Weekend: Western Suburbs
Please check the details before you go to these events to ensure you know about registration requirements and additional info to maximize your family’s fun. While we do our best to keep the most up-to-date information in our calendar, last minute location or time changes do happen. Want to find “weekend events near me”? We have you covered!
Friday
We’re loving all of the options on Friday! Block 59 in Naperville is running Tim, That’s Amazing! Family Show and Kline Creek Farm is hosting their Ice Cream Social. Jojo’s Backyard Bash in Aurora (hosted by Jewel-Osco), will be full of family-friendly fun, too.
Saturday
Summer festivals are everywhere on Saturday. Scottish Festival and Highland Games at DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton, Piyesta Pinoy in Bolingbrook, and Old Canal Days in Lockport are a small sampling of options.
Sunday
It’s Eldridge Adventure Day in Elmhurst! Our readers will also love Brookfield Zoo’s Hamill Family Play Zoo Anniversary Celebration and Kites and Kicks in Villa Park.
Things to Do with Kids This Weekend: Northwest Suburbs
We strive to answer the question “Where can I find weekend events near me?” Our team takes care to stock the calendar full of kid-friendly fun, but please keep in mind that last minute changes to events do happen. We recommend clicking through to the event details to double check if there has been a change in registration requirements and to get additional information before you go. Have fun!
Friday
Join the fun at Streamwood’s Summer Kick Off, Elmwood Park’s Circle Car Show, or the Theme Night at Woodland Trails Pool in Mount Prospect.
Saturday
Bloomingdale’s Statewide Kite Fly, Touch-A-Truck and Car Show is an annual favorite. Lord Park Zoo is hosting Uncaged in the Zoo, or make a mess at Des Plaines Public Library’s Mud Day.
Sunday
Join Buffalo Grove’s Flag Day Celebration, Volo Museum’s Live Reptile Meet and Greet Sunday, or the Summer Entertainment in Wheeling.
Want to look ahead to next week?
Check out all the family-friendly events happening in your neighborhood and beyond on our events calendar. You can filter the calendar by day by clicking the date on top, so if you are looking for things to do on a specific day, it’s easy to find!
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We hope you found some family-friendly fun in our list of things to do with kids this weekend in the west and northwest suburbs of Chicago! This list is updated every week and sent out in the Kidlist emails. (Click here to sign up if you haven’t already.)
We love local businesses, libraries, park districts, villages, and organizations — they plan great events for all of us to enjoy. If you are hosting an event or know of an event that should be on our list, click here to submit it to the Kidlist calendar!
We strive to be the most comprehensive source for family fun, which is why you’ll always see so many weekend events listed. It would definitely be easier to just list the details for a few events and call them “the best weekend events for families”, but we recognize that everyone has different interests. Not to mention, sometimes I’m in the mood to go to a huge festival, and sometimes I’d rather go to a low-key storytime at the library. I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels that way. That’s why we work hard and spend a lot of time to find everything going on in our area so you don’t have to!
We hope you find it helpful and we are open to suggestions. The Kidlist Team always talks about how we can improve and evolve to meet your needs, so let us know!
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This is a wonderful site. Thank you.
Love this Katie! Good job! Always looking for different healthy activities for the kiddos!
Awesome job, we struggle each week to find things to do with our grandchildren. Thank you so much.