Aquatic Show
Date: Thu., May. 23, 10 a.m.The newest permanent Oceanarium show features sea lions, penguins, dolphins, beluga whales and other aquatic life. Show times vary. READ MORE
The newest permanent Oceanarium show features sea lions, penguins, dolphins, beluga whales and other aquatic life. Show times vary. READ MORE
Meet in the Randolph Street lobby for a guided tour of the historic building, unveiled in 1897 as the Chicago Public Library, which offers a glimpse of the wor... READ MORE
Follow guides through Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie-style house, completed in 1910, during this 45-60 minute narrated tour with hourly or half-hourly departures ... READ MORE
Schedule note: Shows generally take place Thursdays through Sundays. There are occasional Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday performances as well. ("See more dates a... READ MORE
In celebration of National Fitness Month, businesses throughout Highland Park offer a series of free classes and workshops - such as yoga, kung fu, and hip hop ... READ MORE
Kids can design, build and test customized flying machines, create a sidekick and complete challenges to acquire and wield superpowers. READ MORE
The new permanent exhibit lets kids use tools like hammers, power drills and screwdrivers along with exploring cause and effect by manipulating gears, balls and... READ MORE
Ride the arboretum's tram and create a craft every Wednesday and Friday (11 to 11:45 a.m.) until October. READ MORE
Explore the recently revamped Grainger Sky Theater during a 25-minute show written by science fiction author Nick Sagan, which takes the audience on a journey t... READ MORE
Chicago Kids Company Theatre presents a musical adaptation of the story of a bird that believes the sky is falling for kids ages 2-12. READ MORE
The exhibit uses 24 life-size, animatronic dinosaurs and a display of fossilized bones, skulls, eggs and teeth to teach about the similarities between dinosaurs... READ MORE
Parents and kids under age 10 take a hike, roast marshmallows and go on a silent tram ride through the woods. READ MORE
Guides discuss more than 40 historic buildings along the Chicago River during this hour-long tour. Boats depart every 45 minutes. READ MORE
The musical production brings 14 Dr. Seuss tales to life, including The Grinch, Yertle The Turtle, The Cat In The Hat, and more. READ MORE
Release a live butterfly at the 10th annual event, which also includes crafts, snacks and a self-guided hike. READ MORE
Children create and wear capes that express their own "superhero" identity. READ MORE
Children interested in superheroes and comics take a pledge to have fun and do good and receive an "Official Superhero" sticker. READ MORE
Children explore how objects fly, sail and crash with a tinkerer-in-residence. READ MORE
Kids and families interact with the 3-D world around them in this workshop that encourages design, building, testing and exploration with real tools and materia... READ MORE