Chicago Lakefront (Fullerton Ave., North Ave. and Oak St. Beach)
The 47th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show is another neck-cranking world premier aviation event in the sky and on Chicago’s magnifi...
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University
Barbie Live in Fairytopia is your chance to escape to a magical world. Barbie stars as Elina, a flower fairy who wants more than anything to grow wings. S...
The Chicago Blues Festival is set to roll beginning June 8th and you are in for one great event when you attend. Celebrate the tradition of the blues and its icons as you hear music originated by Robe...
The Evolving Planet—that is what we call Earth. For more than a billion years Earth has evolved from a time of dinosaurs and unknown oceans to the time of today with seven continents and billions of p...
The State Street Halloween Happening Parade will be held on Saturday, October 22. If you are thinking about bringing the family on the 22nd of October, be sure to put the kids in their costumes becaus...
Dozin’ with the Dinos wants you and your kids to come over for a slumber party. Sue the T. Rex is having a party that lasts all night. Join in the fun for a night of family workshops and performances ...
Lakeview Mayfest is a great start to the summer season in Chicago. Taking place under the Big Top, the event offers great live music and a chance to enjoy some temptingly tasty food. Local craftsmen a...
July 4
Fourth of July Parade/Fireworks
Description: Beyond the beautiful campus of Northwestern University, Evanson sponsors a dazzling fire work presentation
Central Street and Lakefront
Time: 2P...
Champions on Ice arrives in Chicago and it’s one cool show. This is your chance to see gold, silver and bronze medal performers from the Olympics. All the stars are slated to appear, including Michell...
The Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade - has been a series of festivities in Chicago for more than 50 years. On Saturday, dyeing the Chicago River kicks off at 10:45 AM at Wacker and Columbus Drives.
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Ocean Oasis invites you to come along on a journey of exploration and wonder. You’ll follow along as a team of scientists explores the Baja California desert and the Sea of Cortes, linked forever but ...
The 6th annual Chicago River Flatwater Classic Paddle & Pedal features the best way to enjoy the authentic architecture and water fun. How many pedals and paddles does it take to go downstream from Cl...
World Music Festival is happening all around the Chicagoland area. From Grant Park to Wicker Park, there is a musical genre to appease any discerning taste. The seventh annual, heart felt show goes am...
That’s Weird, Grandma is a new evening of short plays by Chicago Public School students in grades three through six. You can surely imagine the fun that results! The plays are performed by a troupe of...
Celtic Fest Chicago 2005 is calling all brave hearts and Celtic enthusiasts to bring family and friends with or without a kilt to experience the festivities of this annual event. For the 9th year in a...
The 17th Annual ¡Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival is a wealth of Salsa and merengue. This Midwest festival is considered one of the largest events of its kind. Attendance will top over 15,000 people...
The Winter WonderFest. Come out and discover the wonderment of Winter at this event. For the fifth consecutive year this family-focused festival will add enchantment to your Chicago holiday experience...
The Chicago Summer Dance Nomadic DJ Series is about to begin and you have just got to be there to experience this popular event. A ten-week series, this roaming event celebrates the sounds of Chicago ...
Chicago Jazz Festival – is all about celebrating the workmen’s holiday on Labor Day. The compositions of jazz musicians will be featured with a rearview of Chicago’s architectural allure. It is the la...
The 7th Annual Mayor Daley’s Kids & Kites event - is calling all kite enthusiasts to flaunt your kite know-how. Both tourists and Chicago families are welcomed to innovate their kiting concepts. Use t...
Bike the Drive is your invitation from the Mayor of Chicago to join in one of the nation’s biggest bicycle rides. Hop on your cycle for a stress-free, car-free ride along Lake Shore Drive, where you c...
Chicago Children’s Museum brings us Miffy and Friends, an exhibit your kids are sure to love. This smart little bunny loves fun, adventure and learning, and brings her friends to the Children’s Museum...
The Chicago Improv Festival is back for its ninth year of free festival events that take place throughout the Chicago Cultural Center. Lunchtime programs will have everyone giggling all week long in t...
Recently, one of our Very Important Parents from Omaha, Holy, send in her experience of one of her family vacations to share with you. Holly titled it:
Our Adventures in Chicago
Our trip to Chicag...
Pumpkin (Daley) Plaza, Corner on Washington between Clark and Dearborn Streets
The 9th Annual Chicagoween is stirring up some eerie excitement again at the Pumpkin (Daley) Plaza. It’s just one of t...
Sue, the world’s largest, most complete and best preserved Tyrannosaurus Rex, has found a permanent home at Chicago’s Field Museum, where she has lived since the exhibit opened in 2000…and your family...
Chicago Places and Spaces opens the door to the city’s architecture and invites you to take a look around. Celebrating the city’s great places and spaces, the event offers programs and tours from the ...
Best things to do in Chicago with Kids.
Chicago (pronounced shi-cah-go, or shi-caw-go) is the largest city in the state of Illinois, the largest in the Midwest and, with a population of nea...
Best places to visit in Chicago with Pre-teens and Teenagers.
Chicago, the windy city, has many adventures for all family members. Here, we will focus on the pre-teens and teens in your life...
Best places to stay with teens and tweens.
Chicago has the most outstanding accommodations for teenagers. Parents will delight in the panoramas presenting the local skyline overlooking Lake Mi...
Best Hangouts for teenagers in Chicago.
Teens mimic adults, and when it comes to night life they yern to experience the latest bands and music trends.
Most night clubs serve the adult cr...
Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) brings Disney’s Aladdin, an enchanting adaptation of the 1992 animated film to the stage, continuing CST’s tradition of bringing family-friendly theater to Navy Pier ...
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