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Welcome to Chicago Parent’s online calendar, your go-to guide for the best family events in Chicagoland. Search below for kid-friendly events by area, age, date range and category.
Dec 22, 2022 · Check out the Hanukkah events, Kwanzaa events, holiday events, tree lighting events and magical places to see holiday lights. Keep on scrolling to see our top picks of kid-friendly events in Chicago and the suburbs.
This September, Andersonville debuts a brand new festival! Andersonville Homecoming will gather enthusiastic Chicagoans for a weekend filled with live entertainment, local artisans and merchants, and many food and drink vendors available for enjoyment.
Dec 4, 2023 · To make things easier for you, we’ve rounded up some of the best things to do with kids in December. Be sure to check out the holiday lights and holiday tea experiences happening this month. Also, find other holiday events such as Hanukkah events, magical holiday events and Nutcracker performances.
- Attend A Spectacular Halloween Parade
- Go Trick-Or-Treating at Navy Pier
- Experience Night of 1,000 Jack-O’-Lanterns
- Enjoy Fall Fun at The Zoo
- Celebrate Day of The Dead
- Interact with Animals at The Boo-Seum Bash
- Enjoy Halloween Events in Chicago Parks
The popular Arts in the Darkparade is a one-of-a-kind Halloween celebration and the perfect family-friendly event. The artistic parade features giant puppets, whimsical floats, creative performances, and more parading down the heart of the Loop. Catch the unforgettable show on State Street every October.
Navy Pier is one of Chicago’s most family-friendly attractions, delighting visitors of all ages with rides, games, and boat cruises. Embrace the spirit of the season with Navy Pier’s Slightly Spooky Saturdayon the weekend before Halloween. Don your favorite costume and get ready for a fun-filled day of trick-or-treating, live performances, and more...
This beloved autumnal event lights up the night with hundreds of intricately hand-carved pumpkins. During Night of1,000 Jack-o’-Lanternsat the Chicago Botanic Garden, visitors can wander the gorgeous grounds at night and admire the impressive jack-o’-lanterns, each handcrafted for hours by expert artists. There will also be plenty of fall snacks an...
Fall Festis an annual highlight at the historic Lincoln Park Zoo, one of the country’s oldest free zoos. Enjoy autumnal activities as you stroll through the zoo, including live musical entertainment, a pumpkin patch, photo ops, and live pumpkin carving. Fall Fest also features ticketed attractions, including a slide, Ferris wheel, inflatable activi...
While it takes place during the Halloween season, Day of the Dead is a cultural celebration all its own. Head to the city’s Pilsen neighborhood, a hub for Hispanic history and culture, for the free annual Día de los Muertos Xicágo event with live music, art activities, and ofrendas (alters) made by locals. And make sure to head next door to check o...
Befriendfurry, feathered, and scaly creatures at the BOO-seum Bash, an afternoon celebration hosted by the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museumin Lincoln Park. Enjoymuseum exhibits, crafts, and animal encounters while wearing your favorite costume. Slither up to snakes, come face-to-face with creepy crawly bugs, and encounter animal bones at this all-ages...
Chicago’s neighborhood parks are hosting an array of spook-tacular Halloween events in Chicago parks for kids of all ages — including pumpkin patches, campfire nights, movie screenings, festivals, fun runs, haunted houses, performances, and more. Look forward to themed treats, costumes, and a variety of hands-on activities, ranging from games to ar...
Feb 3, 2022 · Highlights of the 2022 schedule include the return of the Chicago Blues Festival and Chicago Jazz Festival, both of which will take place in Millennium Park over the course of four days.
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Nov 5, 2022 · Field Museum. Free Days: November 1-2, November 8-9. Dozin’ with the Dinos: November 11. The Field Museum, Chicago’s popular natural history museum and home of Sue, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, will be FREE for Ilinois Residents on 4 different days in November.
