Kids Events in Chicago

Check out happening kids events all around Chicago, IL

This Is Life Chicago: Day of Giving & Coat Distribution

 Sat, 15 Nov at 12:00 pm Hamilton Park Free

Breakfast with Santa Chicago Neiman Marcus Saturday, December 13, 8:30am

 Sat, 13 Dec at 08:30 am 737 N Michigan Ave USD 67 to 85

November Free Day at the American Writers Museum

 Sun, 16 Nov at 10:00 am American Writers Museum Free

Pink Floyd Concert in the Dark with Award Winning Violinist and Vocalist

 Sun, 16 Nov at 07:00 pm Secret Location in Chicago USD 0 to 322

Holiday Banned Book Drive

 Sat, 22 Nov at 06:00 pm Jamii Center for Arts and Media Free

Songs 'n Swings: Music with Mr. Patrick Martin

 Sat, 15 Nov at 10:00 am Sandbox Baby Boutique Free

Boogie Down Broadway | Joe's on W**d Street | Chicago

 Sat, 27 Dec at 06:00 pm Joe's on Weed St. USD 29 to 45

Ugly Sweater Disco Bingo

 Sat, 20 Dec at 06:00 pm Edison Park Inn Free

IMSS Germ Party!

 Sat, 22 Nov at 06:00 pm International Museum of Surgical Science USD 13 to 21

DePaul University Kids Spirit Clinic - Dance & Cheer

 Sun, 23 Nov at 09:00 am McGrath-Phillips Arena USD 66

KATCH Holiday Party

 Sat, 06 Dec at 07:00 pm HAIBAYÔ USD 18

At the Museum - Saturday Family Story Time & Craft

 Sat, 22 Nov at 11:00 am National Hellenic Museum Free

Yngstr Exchange Kids' Clothing Swap

 Sun, 16 Nov at 12:00 pm Monday Coffee Co. Free

Songs 'n Swings: Music with Mr. Ray

 Sun, 16 Nov at 11:00 am 3409 W Cortland St Free

Author Story Time with Clothilde Ewing

 Sat, 15 Nov at 10:30 am Three Avenues Bookshop USD 0 to 24

Randolph Street Market

 Sat, 13 Dec at 10:00 am 1341 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607-1523, United States

Listos para el museo: Arte Amate

 Sat, 15 Nov at 12:30 pm 1852 W 19th St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60608

Children Open Play

 Sat, 15 Nov at 03:00 pm Chrome Corner USD 23

Randolph Street Market

 Sat, 15 Nov at 10:00 am 1341 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607-1523, United States

Wicked Part One Movie Party at Lola and The Boys

 Fri, 21 Nov at 03:30 pm 919 N Larrabee St USD 34

Family Day: In with the Old

 Sat, 10 Jan at 10:00 am Smart Museum of Art Free

Southside Blooms' North Lawndale Holiday Event

 Sun, 14 Dec at 11:00 am 4100 W Fillmore St Free

Friends Giving Paint & Sip Party

 Wed, 19 Nov at 05:00 pm Privilege Restaurant Bar USD 29 to 39

WINTER WALK ON WILSON

Fri, 05 Dec at 05:00 pm 4618 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640-5012, United States

Dizgo and Space Bacon at Garcia's | 12/5

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm 1001 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607

The Market Shop Holiday Event

 Sat, 13 Dec at 10:00 am Chez Event Venue USD 7

Beatles Concert in the Dark w Award Winning Violinist WAITLIST EVENT

 Tue, 06 Jan at 08:00 pm Secret Location in Chicago Free

Miss Nancy's Musical Storytime!

 Sat, 15 Nov at 10:00 am The World Music Foundation Listening Room Free

Bedtime Stories with Chicago Public Library

 Fri, 21 Nov at 04:30 pm Smart Museum of Art Free

Latin Dance Revue 2025

 Sun, 07 Dec at 03:00 pm Athenaeum Theatre

THE MALOES SHOW — CHICAGO

Sun, 04 Jan at 02:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge Theater

25th Anniversary Celebration

 Thu, 13 Nov at 05:30 pm 3701 N. Recreation Drive, Suite 2, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60613

Share the Love WinterFest

 Sat, 13 Dec at 01:00 pm 6402 S Honore St Free

Santa Hustle Chicago 5K, 10K, Kids Dash

 Sat, 06 Dec at 08:00 am Soldier Field

Family Day: Community Ties

 Sat, 13 Dec at 10:00 am Smart Museum of Art Free

Hyde Park Holly-Day 2025

 Sat, 06 Dec at 10:00 am Harper Court

PlayStation Gaming Party

 Fri, 21 Nov at 05:00 pm Chrome Corner USD 23

Self Love In Nature: Music

 Sat, 06 Dec at 01:00 pm Dan Ryan Woods Event Pavilion Free

New Year’s Eve: A Celebration at Terrace 16

 Wed, 31 Dec at 06:00 pm Terrace 16 USD 29 to 375

Southside Blooms' Englewood Holiday Event

 Sat, 13 Dec at 11:00 am 6250 S Morgan St Free

Tony P's Ugly Sweater Holiday Party @ The Scout: Wednesday December 10th

 Wed, 10 Dec at 06:00 pm The Scout Waterhouse + Kitchen USD 24 to 30

2025 CHICAGO WINTER WONDERLAND CRAFT AND VENDOR SHOW

 Fri, 12 Dec at 10:00 am 4325 N Ravenswood Ave Free

Dozin' with the Dinos

 Sat, 22 Nov at 05:30 pm Field Museum

December Book Club w/ Three Avenues: Grace & Henry's Holiday Movie Marathon

 Sun, 07 Dec at 05:00 pm Beermiscuous Free

Frozen in Flight- Kids Winter Fundraiser Showcase

 Wed, 03 Dec at 03:30 pm Chicago Aerial Arts USD 29

The Critter Cabaret: Puppet Zoo

 Sun, 16 Nov at 02:00 pm The Insect Asylum USD 37 to 55

Chicago Artisan Market in Ravenswood (Sat-Sun, Nov 29-30) - "Small Shop Saturday" & Sunday

 Sun, 30 Nov at 11:00 am 4325 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, United States

Gabby's Dollhouse Live! Presented by Walmart

 Sun, 16 Nov at 04:00 pm The Chicago Theatre

Justin Roberts - Which Instrument Should I Play?

 Sat, 15 Nov at 05:00 pm Chicago Symphony Center

Gabby's Dollhouse Live!

 Sat, 15 Nov at 06:00 pm The Chicago Theatre

RAVAGERS, CRIMINAL KIDS, AND VANG!

 Tue, 11 Nov at 07:00 pm Liar's Club

Adults Night Out: Holidaze Presented by Grey Goose Vodka and Patrón Tequila

 Thu, 11 Dec at 06:30 pm Lincoln Park Zoo

Miss Elli Groovy Kid's Brunch

 Sat, 22 Nov at 06:00 pm City Winery - Chicago

Radiohead Concert in the Dark w Live Strings WAITLIST ONLY – DATE PENDING

 Thu, 01 Jan at 07:00 pm Secret Location in Chicago USD 0 to 322

Mother Goose & the Cabinet of Wonder

 Sat, 09 May at 11:00 am 220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60604

Family & Friendsgiving Paint Party

 Sun, 23 Nov at 01:00 pm Lux Accents Studios USD 0 to 20

The Official BAD SANTA Christmas Bar Crawl – Chicago

 Sat, 20 Dec at 03:00 pm West Hubbard Street USD 23 to 45

Queering Chaos Conversations: Queering Family and Community

 Tue, 18 Nov at 07:00 pm Dorothy USD 14 to 26

Dozin' with the Dinos

 Sat, 17 Jan at 05:30 pm 1400 S. Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Drive , Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60605

Fashion Photography Workshop - Learn Fashion Design (FOR KIDS 14 to 18YO)

 Sat, 04 Apr at 12:00 pm Water Tower Place ( Level 3 at FASHIONBAR) USD 342

GUMMO 35mm screening presented by Metal Movie Night

Tue, 02 Dec at 07:15 pm Music Box Theatre

4th: Annual A Week Before Christmas Experience

 Sat, 20 Dec at 01:00 pm 1240 S Pulaski Rd USD 0 to 29

Family Day: Rooted in Clay

 Sat, 14 Feb at 11:00 am Hyde Park Art Center Free

Cafe Prague Thanksgiving Buffet

 Thu, 27 Nov at 01:00 pm Cafe Prague USD 0 to 61

Santa's Secret Immersive Holiday Experience

 Fri, 28 Nov at 08:00 pm Santa's Secret Tent at Pioneer Court USD 45 to 95

IL BOYS FOOTBALL/GIRLS FLAG WINTER MEGA COLLEGE PROSPECT CAMP JAN 4TH 2026

 Sun, 04 Jan at 08:00 am Pullman Community Center USD 82

Windy City Camp Fair at Loyola University Chicago

 Sun, 15 Mar at 12:00 pm Loyola University Chicago, JoAnn Rooney Hall Free

The Magic Gateway: A Magic Show for the Family

 Sat, 22 Nov at 11:00 am The Den Theatre USD 22 to 45

Rock and Roll Playhouse - Music of Chappell Roan for Kids

 Sat, 22 Nov at 06:00 pm Thalia Hall

LSDREAM NYE at Aon Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier | Chicago, IL

 Wed, 31 Dec at 07:00 pm Navy Pier Event Center

CHICAGO IL VOLLEYBALL BOYS/GIRLS MEGA COLLEGE PROSPECT CAMP JAN 4TH

 Sun, 04 Jan at 11:30 am Pullman Community Center USD 82

Fashion Photography Workshop - Learn Fashion Design (FOR KIDS)

 Sat, 21 Feb at 12:00 pm Water Tower Place ( Level 3 at FASHIONBAR) USD 342

Disney On Ice: Jump In at United Center

 Thu, 12 Feb at 07:00 pm United Center

2025 Post-Thanksgiving Holiday Extravaganza featuring Pearljam (tentative, not confirmed)

 Sat, 29 Nov at 06:00 pm 1530 S State St., Chicago, IL - 11th Floor Community Room

Friday Night Kid Drop Off

 Fri, 14 Nov at 06:00 pm Chrome Corner USD 5 to 23

Girls in Business Camp Chicago 2026

 Sun, 29 Mar at 08:00 am 8101 W Higgins Rd USD 141

Chicago Conspiracy Game: The Outdoor Escape

 Fri, 13 Jun at 03:00 pm 1762 N Wells St USD 10 to 30

Ghosts of Chicago: City Exploration Game

 Thu, 18 Jan Chicago History Museum

Gabbys Dollhouse Live at Chicago Theatre

 Sun, 16 Nov Chicago Theatre

Eastside Chicago Exploration Game

 Fri, 19 Jan The Art Institute of Chicago USD 8

CHICAGO HOLIDAY CARD KIDS OR FAMILY MINI PHOTO SESSIONS - NOV & DEC DATES

 Sun, 09 Nov at 12:00 pm 435 W Diversey Ave #1E 60614 USD 275

No Excuse Bootcamp

 Mon, 05 Jan at 02:00 pm Third Baptist Church of Chicago USD 0 to 295

Day Off School Camps at FAME Center

 Tue, 11 Nov at 09:00 am 1319 S State St Free

Community Day at The Insect Asylum: $10 Admission for Everyone

 Wed, 05 Feb at 03:00 pm The Insect Asylum USD 13

Chicago Rats! - A Cat’s Outdoor Quest Through Lincoln Park

 Mon, 28 Apr at 11:00 am 2321 N Clark St USD 9 to 40

FAMILY GROOVES, A SOULFUL DANCE AFFAIR w/ Mahogany

 Wed, 24 Sep at 06:00 pm 4755 N Sheridan Rd USD 18 to 34

Chicago Kid Quest: Superhero City Adventure for Kids (Ages 4–8)

 Sat, 28 Jun at 08:30 am North Clark Street & West Armitage Avenue USD 10 to 20

Saturday Kids Dance Academy Uptown w/ Desiree

 Sat, 27 Sep at 09:00 am 4755 N Sheridan Rd USD 82 to 242

Chicago Ghost Tour: Explore the Haunted Lincoln Park!

 Sat, 27 Sep at 03:00 pm 1601 N Clark St USD 8 to 25

Chicago's Little Detectives: Solve the Case!

 Thu, 22 May at 10:00 am North Clark Street & West Armitage Avenue USD 8 to 25

Chicago Mafia Game: Live the Story of a Gangster!

 Fri, 03 Oct at 11:00 am 226 S Wabash Ave USD 8 to 25

A NIGHT OUT (Friday's @ TRIBE)

 Fri, 03 Jan at 09:00 pm Tribe Supper Club Free

Unlock Possibilities: Tour HSA Belmont High!

 Sat, 09 Aug at 09:00 am 4434 N Laramie Ave Free

Lincoln Park Zoo-per Scavenger Hunt

 Sun, 06 Apr at 08:00 am 2000 N Stockton Dr USD 15

Game On! Basketball & Pickleball Class 4 Girls

 Sat, 06 Sep at 10:00 am Menomonee Club USD 237

Youth Art Market

 Sat, 06 Dec at 11:00 am National Museum of Mexican Art Free

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Once Upon a Symphony - The Ugly Duckling at Chicago Symphony Center

 Sat, 06 Dec at 10:00 am Chicago Symphony Center

Chicago Lucky Treasure Hunt

 Tue, 29 Apr at 11:00 am 2340 N Halsted St USD 10 to 40

Chicago Family Activity: Kid quest Adventure (Ages 4 to 8)

 Thu, 05 Jun at 08:00 am North Clark Street & West Armitage Avenue USD 8 to 30

Game On! Team Time Sports Class 4 Girls

 Sat, 06 Sep at 09:00 am Menomonee Club USD 237