What's Hot - This month's best Chicago family fun events and activities

We've picked out some of the best family fun taking place this month around Chicago. Bookmark this page to keep up with the hottest Chicago family happenings! Sign up for our monthly newsletter to get information as soon as it's available.

Find things to do with kids in Chicago. Following are highlights of activities going on in the coming days and weeks. Visit our Calendar of Events to see full listings of daily events.


A Mothers Day Adventure!
5/9/2026 to 5/9/2026
Northerly Island

Celebrate mom’s wild side and have an adventure at Northerly Island Park! Moms and their families can enjoy activities like archery, fishing, live reptile encounters, birds of prey with Wings and Things, arts & crafts, nature play, and a mom-focused nature walk. Mothers’ Day Adventure is a...



K-Pop Dance Party with Dance Center Evanston
5/23/2026 to 5/23/2026
Edgebrook Public Library

In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join Ms. Olivia from Dance Center Evanston for a family-friendly K-Pop Dance Party! Participants will learn dances inspired by K-Pop Demon Hunters, including “Golden” and “Soda Pop.” Dress up as your favorite...