Kids' Activities

Free outdoor movies Lincoln Park

Free outdoor movies Lincoln Park. The Chicago Park District will be screening movies in Lincoln Park (the actual park) or various parks in Lincoln Park (the neighborhood) . When: July 8, 12, 23,25, August 13, 18, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 2017 Movies start at dusk Where: In Lincoln Park or Parks … [Read more...] about Free outdoor movies Lincoln Park

4th on 53rd Parade Hyde Park

4th on 53rd Parade Hyde Park. When: Tuesday July 4, 2017 11AM-4PM Where: 54th and Lake Park (Hyde Park Bank), goes south on Lake Park, east on 55th, north on S. Hyde Park Blvd. and west on 53rd into Nichols Park. This old fashioned neighborhood parade includes decorated floats, marching … [Read more...] about 4th on 53rd Parade Hyde Park

Free Days at Brookfield Zoo

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Free Days at Brookfield Zoo. Where: Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Rd; Brookfield, 708-688-8000. When: March 1-September 30, 2017 No free days. General zoo admission is free on Tuesdays and Thursdays from October 1 through December 31, 2017; January-February, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturday and … [Read more...] about Free Days at Brookfield Zoo

Free movie Lakeshore East Park

Free movie Lakeshore East Park. Grab a chair or blanket and come out to Chicago's best "hidden" park for a free movie Where: Lakeshore East Park, 450 E Benton Pl, (312) 742-7529. Entrance on the left off of upper Randolph Drive just east of Columbus Drive. Event at Children's Play … [Read more...] about Free movie Lakeshore East Park

Free Fireworks Wednesday nights at Navy Pier

Free Fireworks Wednesday nights at Navy Pier. Navy Pier is the destination for spectacular FREE Chicago fireworks synchronized to blasting music on Lake Michigan. The twice weekly fireworks shows are all summer long from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Be sure to check the schedule for … [Read more...] about Free Fireworks Wednesday nights at Navy Pier

Kids bowl free this summer

Kids bowl FREE this summer at participating lanes around the nation. The Kids Bowl Free program requires parents to sign up online to receive printable coupons for free games of bowling via email. While the bowling action is FREE — two games per youngster per day — shoe rental is usually not … [Read more...] about Kids bowl free this summer

Wicker Park Fest July 29-30

Wicker Park Fest July 29-30. When: Saturday-Sunday, July 29-30, 2017, 12noon-10PM Where: On Milwaukee Ave., from North Ave. to Paulina St. Admission: $5 donation benefits the local community. Divvy Valet Sat. and Sun. 12pm – 10:30pm at Wood St & Milwaukee Ave. Attend one of Chicago's … [Read more...] about Wicker Park Fest July 29-30

Run through Foam at Navy Pier

Run through Foam at Navy Pier. Free and open to the public. When: June 21-October 1, 2017, Mondays-Fridays at noon and Saturdays and Sundays at noon and 4 p.m Where: Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand, Polk Bros Park Map It's an art installation Head over to Polk Bros Park for this new public art … [Read more...] about Run through Foam at Navy Pier

Free Apple Camp for kids

Free Apple Camp for kids. Lights! Camera! Fun! If your kid has a director’s eye, or is just brimming with creativity, you may want to sign him or her up for Apple Camp. Registration has opened. Register here. It fills up quickly. These FREE three-day camps (most in mid-July to early August) … [Read more...] about Free Apple Camp for kids

Davis Theater’s Camp Hollywood

Davis Theater's Camp Hollywood offers great, cheap kids' movies. When: June 27-Aug 23, 2017. Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:00 am Where: Davis Theater, 4614 N. Lincoln Avenue, 773-784-0893 Admission is just $3.00 and a $4.00 kids' combo special, if you want to have lunch and a … [Read more...] about Davis Theater’s Camp Hollywood

$1 kid flicks this summer at Regal Cinemas

When school's out, there's nothing better than a morning at the movies to keep the kids entertained. Regal Entertainment Group has scheduled nine weeks of family-friendly movies at select theaters. During its Summer Movie Express, selected G- or PG-rated movies show at 10 a.m. every Tuesday and … [Read more...] about $1 kid flicks this summer at Regal Cinemas

Free Concert The Shops at Roosevelt Collection

Free Concert The Shops at Roosevelt Collection. When: Every Thursday, June 1-August 31, 2017 6:30PM-8PM Where: The Shops at Roosevelt Collection, 150 W Roosevelt Road (just west of Clark) The Sounds of Summer Concert Series offers a variety of solo artists, duets, and bands performing on the … [Read more...] about Free Concert The Shops at Roosevelt Collection