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' Activities
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
Chicago Children’s Theatre Spring Pop Up
Welcome the fun and creativity of spring at the Chicago Children's Theatre's free Spring Pop-Up event on April 1, 2023. Families can enjoy story time, crafts and more at the West Loop space. Chicago author Vanessa Rodriquez will read from her book, Chicago Loves Me, activities with … [Read more...] about Chicago Children’s Theatre Spring Pop Up
Chicago Children’s Museum Free Family Days
Enjoy fun-filled days of free family activities at the Chicago Children's Museum on the last Thursday of every month, January through May, as well as September and October in 2023. Bring kids under 10 years old to Navy Pier for engaging events at the Chicago Children's Museum during free … [Read more...] about Chicago Children’s Museum Free Family Days
Winter Bryn Market
Stock up on handmade beauty goods, art, apparel and more at the Winter Bryn Mawrket in the Edgewater neighborhood. This creative pop-up market will open every weekend through February 12, 2023. Visit the Winter Bryn Mawrket to shop artisan products, view art installations, and participate … [Read more...] about Winter Bryn Market
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
Glide under the sparkling beauty of the Chicago skyline at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. The free rink is open through March 5, 2023, weather permitting. Whirling around the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink under the city's official Christmas tree is a holiday … [Read more...] about McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
Free POP! Heights Park Grand Opening Celebration
Celebrate Chicago's newest park and public outdoor plaza (POP!) at Pop! Heights Park on October 29, 2022, in the Roseland neighborhood. Enjoy a day of festivities including live music, family fall-themed family activities, basketball, food from local restaurants and more at this grand opening … [Read more...] about Free POP! Heights Park Grand Opening Celebration
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
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