Kids' Activities

Field Museum Chicago Free Every Tuesday for the Rest of the Year

Chicago museum free days are a very popular time to explore world-class museums without an admission charge. Typically, only a few days are free every month but the Field Museum has just announced free admission for Illinois residents every Tuesday through the end of 2023. Discover exciting new … [Read more...] about Field Museum Chicago Free Every Tuesday for the Rest of the Year

Jack’s Pumpkin Pop Up

Wander through pumpkin patches and corn mazes while you enjoy the season at Chicago's largest fall festival, Jack's Pumpkin Pop Up, located near Goose Island, from September 21- November 5, 2023. The large number of all-ages festivities make Jack's one of the most popular fall excursions. Besides … [Read more...] about Jack’s Pumpkin Pop Up

Free Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest

Celebrate the joys of autumn in the fun-filled setting of Lincoln Park Zoo during the ninth annual Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest, September 29-October 29, 2023. Step into the vibrant world of pumpkins, harvest mazes and fall photo ops during this family-friendly event. Admission to the zoo is always … [Read more...] about Free Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest

Free Kids Lunchabuild Adventure

The beloved children's lunch time meal, Lunchables, has been transformed into an interactive pop up game,the Lunchabuild Adventure, which will take over Millennium Park on August 10 -13, 2023. Kids can weave through a life-sized Lunchable that stands 10 feet tall and 34 feet wide. The Lunchabuild … [Read more...] about Free Kids Lunchabuild Adventure

Bud Billiken Parade

Head to Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood to witness the second largest parade in the U.S. after the Rose Bowl; the historic Bud Billiken Parade celebrates 94 years of African American music, pageantry and community on August 12, 2023. Filled with over 200 elaborate marching bands, drill teams, … [Read more...] about Bud Billiken Parade

Free Juneteenth Village Fest

A free, family-friendly celebration of Juneteenth with live performances by R&B stars Angie Stone and Marcia Ambrosius as well as hip hop MC Talib Kweli will be the highlight of Juneteenth Village Fest, on June 18, 2023, in the Douglass Park community. The festivities will also include food … [Read more...] about Free Juneteenth Village Fest

Celebrate Juneteenth at the Southside Community Art Center

The Southside Community Art Center honors the Juneteenth federal holiday with 3831 Juneteenth, an afternoon of free letterpress printmaking and art installations on June 17, 2023. Artists Eric Von Hayes and Angela Davis Fegan will guide visitors in a letterpress print activation that … [Read more...] about Celebrate Juneteenth at the Southside Community Art Center

Kids Bowl Free All Summer

Keep the kids active every day of the summer with the free Kids Bowl Free program. Roll on out to Chicago's Lawn Lanes and Waveland Bowl for free kids bowling all Summer. The Kids Bowl Free program supplies two free games for each kid every day of the Summer. The first step is to register … [Read more...] about Kids Bowl Free All Summer

View $2 Kid Flicks All Summer at Regal Cinema’s Summer Movie Express

Entertain the kiddies all summer long with budget-priced, family-friendly movies at Regal Summer Movie Express promotion, which offers $2 tickets from June 13-August 16 2023. Every Tuesday and Wednesday during the promotion, the first movie of the day will cost $2 and when you join the free Regal … [Read more...] about View $2 Kid Flicks All Summer at Regal Cinema’s Summer Movie Express

Free Lincoln Roscoe Art & Craft Fair

It's that time of year again! Chicago jumps to life with outdoor events during the spring season and one of the first events is the Lincoln Roscoe Art & Craft Fair on May 13-14, 2023 in the Lakeview neighborhood. Browse dozens of vendors selling paintings, sculptures, fiber art, … [Read more...] about Free Lincoln Roscoe Art & Craft Fair

Free CineYouth Film Fest

Check out free screenings, workshops and panel discussions from the next generation of filmmakers from around the world during the 18th annual CineYouth Film Festival from April 21-23, 2023, at Facets in the Lincoln Park neighborhood and streaming globally from April 24-30, 2023. Explore the … [Read more...] about Free CineYouth Film Fest

Hop to It! Book Your Bunny Photos!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. The content was created and paid for by one of our advertising partners. Getting photos with the Easter Bunny at the mall is easy, fun, and the perfect way to celebrate spring. No lines, no fuss. Just friendly staff, a fun Bunny, and the … [Read more...] about Hop to It! Book Your Bunny Photos!