Aquatic Show
Date: Mon., May. 20, 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
This Dr. Seuss adaptation follows two children stuck indoors during a rainy afternoon as they are introduced to the mysterious Cat in the Hat. He brings trouble... 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
Kids ages 4-9 learn bike safety and maintenance and play cycling games. Ice cream is included. READ MORE
The fourth annual benefit features a 5K run, one-mile walk and a balloon release ceremony. Caregivers, survivors and families are welcome to attend. 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
As one of Chicago's many outdoor Farmers Markets, this event takes place weekly until the end of the summer and features some of the Midwest's best fresh produc... READ MORE
As one of Chicago's many outdoor Farmers Markets, this event takes place weekly until the end of the summer and features some of the Midwest's best fresh produc... READ MORE
Watch hourly sheep shearing demonstrations and try spinning fleece into yarn with a drop spindle. READ MORE
Families can enjoy a breakfast buffet and meet-and-greet with the performers from the show, which brings 14 Dr. Seuss tales to life. Guests can watch the 10 a.m... READ MORE
Acrobats from the Chinese group tumbles, balances, juggles and more in this performance set to traditional Chinese drums. READ MORE
Celebrate Glen Ellyn's local cuisine with a festival that features food vendors, crafts, rides and live music from Hi Infidelity, Seventh Heaven, Bad Blood Blue... READ MORE