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
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
This downtown farmers market takes place weekly until the end of the summer and features some of the Midwest's best fresh produce including flowers, fruit and v... READ MORE
The Theatre School at DePaul University's Chicago Playworks for Families and Young Audiences performs an original fairy tale about mermaids, a blue cat, an acro... 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
The arboretum celebrates the holiday with a southern BBQ featuring ribs, brisket, pulled pork and more. After eating, families can explore the Tree House Tales ... READ MORE
Families with children ages 2 and up bring a tent to stay in the arboretum overnight. The evening includes activities, snacks, a night hike, storytelling and br... READ MORE
Learn about ladybugs, create a ladybug craft and take part in a ladybug release. Food is provided, though families are encouraged to bring their own blankets. READ MORE
Learn more about (and look at) cockroaches, praying mantises and tarantulas and create a bug craft to take home. READ MORE
Children ages 3-5 learn about different scents through games, stories and crafts. READ MORE
Children ages 18-35 months and their parents explore the children's garden using their different senses. READ MORE
Celebrate the longest day of the year by touring the arboretum, taking a ride on the Acorn Express tram, listening to songs, learning about nature and making s'... READ MORE
Take your photo with ladybug girl while enjoying a craft and a treat. READ MORE
The annual 5-day festival features hot air balloon releases and balloon glows, as well as children's activities, a craft fair, fireworks, live music, food and c... READ MORE
Explore the universe and its toughest questions with this interactive exhibit showing the universe's evolution during the past 13.7 billion years. READ MORE
Walk along with the action of Alexandre Dumas tale of heroism, treachery, close escapes and honor. READ MORE
Kids ages 3-5 and an adult can play snail games and wade in the Children's Garden Wonder Pond. READ MORE
Families do activities, take a hike and listen to bedtime stories at night, then have breakfast and tour the Children's Garden before it opens. Bring a tent. READ MORE
Kids view and learn about local spiders, praying mantises and tarantulas and make a craft. READ MORE