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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. Filter & Sort
- Kid-Friendly Attractions & Museums
- Kid-Friendly Outdoor Activities
- Kid-Friendly Experiences
- Kid-Friendly Theatre
Lincoln Park Zoo Free to the public, this is one of the nation’s oldest zoos. Kids love the old-school carousel, locomotive rides, and the Pritzker Family Children’s Zoo, a kid-friendly home for North American animals. Just next door is the Farm-in-the-Zoo, which gives kids the chance to pet goats, cows, and ponies, and experience a little country ...
Maggie Daley Park Maggie Daley Parkis a magical place where you’ll find a Skating Ribbon, a 3-acre Play Garden created in the spirit of Alice in Wonderland and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, a mini golf course that takes you through Chicago-themed obstacles (like a mini Willis Tower), and a climbing wall right on the lakefront. Bike tours Sign ...
American Girl Place For little kids with big imaginations, a visit to Chicago would not be complete without a trip to American Girl Place, the first store of its kind in the United States. Consider making a reservation for the café at the downtown doll mecca, which serves brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner. American Girl is located in Water T...
PlayMakers Laboratory PlayMakers Laboratoryhas been celebrating the power of children’s imaginations since 1997, with arts programs that focus on storytelling, theatre, and social-emotional skills. In fact, the professional actors perform material written by Chicago Public School students, providing a unique outlet for their creative works. Blue Ma...
Dec 22, 2022 · Families can head to downtown Hyde Park and family-fun activities such as holiday crafts, ice carving demos and sculpture stroll, family photos with Soul Santa and Mrs. Claus, dance performances, meet and greets with costumed characters, live reindeer and Buddy the Elf.
4 days ago · The best things to do with kids in Chicago, from incredible parks and museums, to kid-friendly camps, classes, indoor activities, and restaurants.
Oct 18, 2017 · Whether you’re a local or a first-time visitor, here are the 26 best places in Chicago for families and kids. Please note that the map points are ordered from north to south, not in any...
Sep 13, 2024 · We gathered some of our favorite free things to do in Chicago with kids — both indoor and outdoor! And if you’re looking for more budget-friendly ideas, find free local events in our online calendar and save the dates for these upcoming free museum days .
May 23, 2024 · The city is packed with plenty of kid-friendly things to do, like swimming in a public pool or visiting a children's museum, and many can be experienced for free. Some of the most notable...
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