Kids' Activities

Free fishing Chicago Riverwalk

Free fishing Chicago Riverwalk. When: noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays starting June 25, 2022. Rain or shine through mid-August. Where: Riverwalk, at at the Jetty south side of river between Franklin and Wells. The Chicago Park … [Read more...] about Free fishing Chicago Riverwalk

Free Tuesdays at Museum of Contemporary Art

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Free Tuesdays at the Museum of Contemporary Art for Illinois residents. Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave., 312-397-4010 When: 10am to 9pm Tuesdays; 10am to 5pm Wednesdays-Sundays; Closed Mondays. Free Tuesdays for Illinois residents with proof of residency are back … [Read more...] about Free Tuesdays at Museum of Contemporary Art

Barrio Arts Festival

The signature festival of the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture, the Barrio Arts Fest, returns to Humboldt Park on July 9-10,2022. Immerse yourself in the richness of Puerto Rican culture during this highly anticipated free festival on the grounds of the museum. Dance … [Read more...] about Barrio Arts Festival

Free Chicago Juneteenth events

This weekend, the city celebrates Juneteenth, a federal holiday that recognizes the oldest nationally celebrated day for the ending of slavery in the U.S. June 19, 2022, is the official holiday but celebrations take place all weekend. Juneteenth is traced back to Galveston, Texas in 1865 when the … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Juneteenth events

Celebrate Juneteenth with music, comedy and art at the Southside Community Art Center

The Southside Community Art Center honors the Juneteenth federal holiday with Juneteenth at the House, an afternoon of music, comedy, poetry and art making on June 18, 2022. DJ Duane Powell, comedians Arlieta Hall and Max Thomas, poet Resita Cox and artist Cecil McDonald are some of the … [Read more...] about Celebrate Juneteenth with music, comedy and art at the Southside Community Art Center

Free Comic Book Day

Comic book nerds rejoice! The annual celebration of comic book culture and artistry arrives every first Saturday in May, so May 7, 2022, is officially Free Comic Book Day. Participating comic book shops across North America will give away free comics to any visitor throughout the day. Over 2,000 … [Read more...] about Free Comic Book Day

Hyde Park Art Center Open Arts Event

Explore studios, exhibits and class demonstrations in celebration of the Hyde Park Art Center's new Open Arts Program, which accepts students on a pay what you can basis. The free event kicks off on April 23, 2022, from 1-4 pm. The family-friendly activities include art-making with paper cranes … [Read more...] about Hyde Park Art Center Open Arts Event

Eggventures in Wonderland

Experience the joy of Easter with a creative take on Alice in Wonderland characters and traditional holiday activities in Eggventures in Wonderland, on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at New City. The family fun runs from 2-5 pm and features face painting, music and prizes for a 3,000 egg … [Read more...] about Eggventures in Wonderland

Easter Egg-Stravaganza at Lincoln Park Zoo

Celebrate Easter and spring at Lincoln Park Zoo for the annual Easter Egg-Stravaganza on Saturday, April 16, 2022, from 8 am-noon. The exciting activities include multiple egg hunts for different age groups, photos with the Easter Bunny and other characters, free rides on the endangered … [Read more...] about Easter Egg-Stravaganza at Lincoln Park Zoo

Bunnies, Burgers and Brews

Head out to the beloved neighborhood diner Wonderburger for an afternoon of burgers, games and Easter Bunny photos on Sunday, April 10. 2022, from 11:30 am-3:30 pm. Choose from a wonderburger, cheeseburger, grilled cheese, wonderdog or chili wonderdog with a side of curly q fries, pop, rootbeer … [Read more...] about Bunnies, Burgers and Brews

Norwood Park Egg Hunt

Put on your super-sleuth gear for this popular annual event that scatters 10k eggs for participants to discover. The Norwood Park Egg Hunt kicks off on Saturday, April 2, 2022, from 10 am to 12:30 pm at Norwood Park School grounds. This free event features live music, face painting, balloon … [Read more...] about Norwood Park Egg Hunt

Lithuanian Easter Egg Etching Workshop

Discover the beauty of traditional Lithuanian Easter egg etching at a workshop on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture. The workshop runs from 2-4 pm and each participant should bring six hardboiled and dyed eggs to the session. Tools for the folk tradition … [Read more...] about Lithuanian Easter Egg Etching Workshop