Farmers market: Northfield
Date: Sat., May. 25, 7:30 a.m.Shop for fresh produce, plants and flowers, cheese, baked goods, specialty foods and more. Rain or shine. READ MORE
Shop for fresh produce, plants and flowers, cheese, baked goods, specialty foods and more. Rain or shine. 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
On the 200th anniversary of his birth, Charles Dickens is tired of performing annual readings of his holiday classic and is hoping to entertain the audience wit... 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
Cooking demonstrations featuring local chefs and live music highlight this weekly market. Shop for fresh produce, flowers, crafts and more. LINK/SNAP cards are ... READ MORE
Mindy and her group perform a variety of kid-friendly rock parodies, such as "Juice Box Hero" and "Keep On Rockin' In The Pre-School." READ MORE
An annual draw, visitors can expect a variety of foods, beer, carnival rides, main stage entertainment, crafts, vendor booths and children's activities. READ MORE
Held in Chicago since 1929, the annual parade celebrates the impending start of the school year and Chicago youth. Politicians, businessmen, civic organizations... 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
Children interested in superheroes and comics take a pledge to have fun and do good and receive an "Official Superhero" sticker. READ MORE
Kids learn how dogs use their ears to communicate and make their own floppy ears to take home. READ MORE
Children of all ages and their parents can bring a picnic lunch and enjoy music from children's singer Zak Morgan. READ MORE
The Park District of Oak Park screens the 1980s classic film about a boy who finds himself face-to-face with an extraterrestrial being. READ MORE
The Berwyn Park District screens the 2012 children's movie based on the classic Dr. Seuss book. READ MORE
Manual Cinema performs a nearly dialogue-free shadow play with overhead projectors, shadow puppets, actors in silhouette and live music based on Brendan Hill's ... READ MORE
The theater entertains kids with costumed characters and games before a screening of the Dreamworks film. Doors open at 9 a.m. READ MORE