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Here are the results found for 8/9/2026.
Note: Always call your destination ahead of time to verify availability. Ongoing or weekly events and attractions may also be closed or have special holiday hours, or may occur on certain days during an extended run.
Note: Always call your destination ahead of time to verify availability. Ongoing or weekly events and attractions may also be closed or have special holiday hours, or may occur on certain days during an extended run.
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Activity
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1-4pm Age: All ages Bugapalooza Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Get ready for a creepy-crawly afternoon at Bugapalooza, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum’s... See more |
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9:30 AM – 12:30 PM Age: All ages Butterfly Encounter Kohl Children's Museum of Greater Chicago Wander among native Illinois butterflies and observe their behavior up close. Discover butterfly... See more |
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3:00PM – 4:00PM Age: Ages 6 and up Family Fun with Origami and Paper Crafts Uptown Public Library Join Miss My for a Chicago-themed paper-folding celebration! From cranes to pop-up flowers to... See more |
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Choose your entry time Age: All ages Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue EXP Rosemont An in-person, immersive, interactive Minecraft quest spawning now in Chicago at EXP Rosemont for... See more |
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9:00-10:00 am Age: All ages Sensory Friendly Play Session Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn This hour low sensory play session is for families with children who would benefit from a more... See more |
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12-8pm Age: Ages 3 and up Summer Skate at Navy Pier Navy Pier Glide across the rink made for skating, photo ops, and nonstop summer fun. Beyond the rink... See more |
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9am - 9pm Age: All Ages The Big Bounce America Cantigny Park Get ready, Chicagoland—because The Big Bounce America is about to blow up (literally!) at... See more |
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During regular hours Age: Ages 0-6 WhirlWind Kohl Children's Museum of Greater Chicago Explore the capabilities of wind and air with our all-new WhirlWind exhibit, designed to promote... See more |
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10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily Age: Ages 4 and up Wonder Woods Mini Golf Morton Arboretum The Morton Arboretum is teeing up again for a summertime experience—mini golf! Wonder Woods Mini... See more |
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Concert
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See web site for schedule Age: All ages Grant Park Music Festival Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park Select dates June 10 - August 15. The Grant Park Music Festival is a ten-week classical music... See more |
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Entertainment
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See web site for schedule Age: Recommend for 5+ Champions Of Magic Studebaker Theater The phenomenal Champions Of Magic bring their acclaimed illusion spectacular to Chicago for a... See more |
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During regular hours Age: All ages Dinos! Brookfield Zoo Chicago Come face-to-face with life-size dinosaurs throughout the Zoo. Journey through a massive... See more |
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Fair/Festival
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10am-5pm both days Age: All Ages Burr Ridge Art Fair Burr Ridge Village Center Burr Ridge Village Center plays host to a perfect summer day! Start with breakfast at the Center... See more |
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Times vary, see schedule online Age: All ages Latinxt Festival Navy Pier Celebrate Latin culture at Navy Pier with a two-day, free festival featuring vibrant rhythms... See more |
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Ongoing Exhibits
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During regular hours Age: All Ages After the Age of Dinosaurs The Field Museum Discover how a colossal asteroid ended the dinosaurs' reign and paved the way for life’s... See more |
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During regular hours Age: Ages 8 and up Bug Squad Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum In the imaginative world of Bug Squad, insects don’t just have super abilities, they are real... See more |
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During regular hours Age: All ages Castle Chicago Children's Museum Don your armor, pull out your spellbooks, and straighten your crown; Castle, presented by... See more |
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During regular hours Age: All ages Pokémon Fossil Museum The Field Museum This one-of-a-kind experience brings together the worlds of Pokémon and paleontology, inviting... See more |
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During regular hours Age: Ages 10 and up US at 250: Civic Action in Chicago Chicago History Museum On the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we’re asking questions about our... See more |
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Performance Audition
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6:30pm-7:30pm Age: 5-18 Audition for the National Children’s Chorus Chicago Chapter Virtual Auditions are OPEN NOW for Fall 2026 at the National Children’s Chorus Chicago... See more |
