As always with summer, there are plenty of great summer concerts for kids and families to enjoy. See our picks below for some of the best family friendly summer concert taking place in and around Chicago. And visit our Calendar of Events to find even more summer concerts.

Little Beans Deck Concerts
1809 W Webster Ave., Chicago,
July 11 and August 8
Little Beans is one of Chicago's best indoor play spaces, and they're hosting some of the hottest Chicago kids' bands for a couple of great concerts! On July 11, it's a Mr. Singer concert, and on August 8 kids can jam to Little Miss Ann. Concerts are from 5-7pm and feature music and dancing outside, play in te playspace, and pizza and ice cream. $25 for one child, and $10 per additional child.

Dancin' Sprouts at the Chicago Botanic Gardens
1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe
Delight in the beauty of the Chicago Botanic Garden, then have a family picnic in this idyllic setting. Dancin' Sprouts takes place Wednesday evenings from 5:30 - 7:30 through August 27. Bring your chairs and blankets, and picnic on your own fare or the food available for purchase.

June 25: Mr. Singer & the Sharp Cookies
July: 2: Karen Banks-Lubicz
July 9: Human-Tim + Robot-Tim
July 16: Rolie Polie Guacamole
July 23: The Swingset
July 30: Leonardo and the Makin' Waves Band
August 6: Karen K and the Jitterbugs
August 13: Wendy, DB and the Band
August 20: Super Stolie & The Rockstars
August 27: Little Miss Ann

Millennium Park - Downtown Sound
Michigan Avenue between Randolph and Monroe, Chicago
The popular series, Downtown Sound, returns to Millennium Park for a sixth summer, featuring an eclectic mix of music discoveries, cutting-edge indie rock, pop bands and rock veterans. Make a day of it - splash around in the Crown Fountain, visit the Bean, and then have a picnic dinner with a backdrop of the city. All concerts take place at 6:30pm. The remaining schedule:

June 2: Robbie Fulks + Funeral Bonsai Wedding
June 9: Omar Souleyman + Joshua Abrams' Natural Information Society
June 16: Richard Thompson and his Electric Trio
June 23: Bob Mould + Split Single
June 30: My Brightest Diamond + White Mystery
July 7: Joe Pug + Hurray for the Riff Raff
July 14: Noura Mint Seymali + Ted Sirota's Heavyweight Dub
July 21: The Both + Pillars & Tongues
August 4: Maps & Atlases + Wooden Shjips
August 11: Russian Circles + Colin Stetson

Ravinia Kids Concerts
Lake Cook Rd. & Green Bay Rd., Highland Park
Ravinia is the ideal setting for a summer family concert, whether you're in the pavilion or enjoying a picnic on the lawn. This summer's family concerts feature some of Chicago's best kids' music talent. Times and admission vary per concert.

July 5: Justin Roberts & The Not Ready for Naptime Players, 11am, Reserved $15 Lawn $5
July 12: Tom Chapin, 11am, Seats $15, Lawn $5
July 19: Ralph's World, 11am, Seats $15, Lawn $5
August 2: Classical Kids LIVE! presents Mozart's Magnificent Voyage, 11am, Reserved $10 Lawn $5
August 15: Young Musician Concert, 1pm, FREE.

Welles Park Concerts in the Park
2333 W. Sunnyside, Chicago
6:30 Tuesdays June 17 - August 26
Bring your family and friends and grab a picnic, and enjoy an evening of music at the park. Concerts take place every Tuesday.

June 24: Clay Productions [showtunes and dance]
July 1: Western Elstons [Country/Western Swing/Rockabilly]
July 8: Chicago City-Wide Symphony Orchestra
July 15: Nelson Gill [children's music]
July 22: Four Star Brass Band [New Orleans Style Brass Band]
July 29: Liam Davis and Steve Frisbie [Acoustic Pop Duo]
August 5: Sean Cleland and Friends [Irish Traditional Music - Chicago Style]
August 12: Corrientes [traditional Mexican]
August 19: Dill Costa Quintet [Brazillian Jazz, Bossa Nova]
August 26: Jane Baxter Miller [Acoustic Country]