Aquatic Show
Date: Fri., May. 24, 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
The 4th annual fest includes art activities for kids, local food and live music. 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
The MCA closes at 8 p.m. Tuesdays. READ MORE
Sean Masterson recreates the late 19th-century Chicago matinees of French magician Herrmann the Great. The show includes sleight-of-hand tricks, illusions and i... READ MORE
The race through the parking lot also features a half-mile kids run. 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
Learn quirky facts and folklore about two of BIC's three playhouses in the theater district: Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre; Cadillac Pal... 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
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
Experience the beach in the middle of down town at Tradwinds' summer kickoff party. Iced tea is available. Tickets include live music, iced tea, a sand sculptin... READ MORE
Acrobats from the Chinese group tumbles, balances, juggles and more in this performance set to traditional Chinese drums. READ MORE
The first 250 kids receive a free kite kit and a demonstration on how to assemble it. READ MORE