Kids Events in Chicago

Check out happening kids events all around Chicago, IL

Disney On Ice presents Jump In!

 Sat, 14 Feb at 10:30 am United Center

First Bites Bash 2026

 Thu, 22 Jan at 06:00 pm Field Museum USD 130 to 167

Disney On Ice: Jump In at United Center

 Thu, 12 Feb at 07:00 pm United Center

Blippi Live (not feat. Stevin John) - Chicago

 Sat, 28 Feb at 08:00 pm The Chicago Theatre

Chicago Oddities & Curiosities Expo 2026

 Sat, 06 Jun at 10:00 am McCormick Place Chicago Convention Center/Chicago ILL.

Junior Council's 37th Annual Snowball Gala

 Sat, 28 Feb at 08:00 pm Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel Free

Sesame Street Live - Chicago

 Sat, 09 May at 07:00 pm The Chicago Theatre

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

Blippi at Chicago Theatre

 Sat, 28 Feb at 02:00 pm Chicago Theatre

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

 Sat, 10 Jan at 10:00 am Chicago Symphony Center

Mother Goose & the Cabinet of Wonder

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

Run for the Zoo 2026

 Sun, 31 May at 06:00 am N Cannon Dr at W Fullerton Pkwy, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60614

Tigers Jaw with Pool Kids @ Thalia Hall

 Sun, 21 Jun at 07:00 pm Thalia Hall

Michelada Fest Chicago

 Fri, 26 Jun at 05:00 pm Chicago USD 39 to 322

Vivian Tu aka Your Rich BFF "Well Endowed" Book Launch

 Fri, 06 Feb at 07:00 pm Everybody's Coffee (Wilson Abbey) USD 45

Adult Easter Egg Hunt Bar Hop - Includes Buffet, Bunny Ears & Gift Cards!

 Sat, 04 Apr at 11:00 am Wrigleyville's Best Bars TBA USD 10 to 28

Aon Step Up for Kids

 Sun, 01 Feb at 08:00 am 200 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601-6400, United States

PAW PATROL X CAMP

 Thu, 04 Dec at 10:00 am CAMP, A Family Experience Store

Molina in Chicago

 Sun, 22 Mar at 08:00 pm Schubas Tavern

Gold Coast Art Fair (68th annual)

 Sat, 20 Jun at 10:00 am Grant Park

Millennium Art Festival

 Sat, 27 Jun at 10:00 am Michigan Ave & E Lake St, Chicago

Once Upon a Symphony: The Ugly Duckling

 Sat, 31 Jan at 10:00 am 220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60604

January Free Day at the American Writers Museum

 Sun, 18 Jan at 10:00 am American Writers Museum Free

2026 - Black Men's Wellness Day - Chicago

 Sat, 20 Jun at 07:00 am Washington Park USD 0 to 162

Saturdays are for the Kids!

 Sat, 17 Jan at 10:30 am Time Out Market Chicago Free

Fairy Brunch at Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk

 Sun, 15 Feb at 11:00 am Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk USD 0 to 71

Sushi Making With Chef Janet at a Local Distillery - Sushi Making Cooking Class in Chicago | Classpop!™

 Thu, 05 Mar at 05:30 pm Wolf Point Distilling USD 74

Valentine's Day "Dirty Dancing" Class 2026 - Chicago

 Fri, 13 Feb at 06:00 pm Duet Dance Studio USD 130

Make Potstickers From Scratch - Cooking Class in Chicago | Classpop!™

 Mon, 16 Mar at 07:00 pm Illuminated Brew Works USD 74

$5.29 Family Day with the Bright Start 529 College Savings Plan

 Sun, 25 Jan at 10:00 am 700 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60611

Thrifting Market - Support Ukraine and help the planet

 Sat, 07 Feb at 01:00 pm 2848 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622-4409, United States

Kid's Kitchen: Hands-On Pizza-Making 101

 Sat, 31 Jan at 01:00 pm Eataly Chicago USD 108

Learn the Essentials of Homemade Sushi - Sushi Making Cooking Class in Chicago | Classpop!™

 Mon, 02 Mar at 07:00 pm Illuminated Brew Works USD 74

Perfecting the Preparation of Pasta - Pasta Making Cooking Class in Chicago | Classpop!™

 Mon, 09 Mar at 07:00 pm Illuminated Brew Works USD 74

Pasta Making With Chef Janet at a Local Distillery - Pasta Making Cooking Class in Chicago | Classpop!™

 Thu, 12 Mar at 05:30 pm Wolf Point Distilling USD 74

HER HEAD'S ON FIRE, DEATH POSE, AND YOU DIED!

 Sat, 17 Jan at 08:00 pm Liar's Club

Dreamfest 2026

 Mon, 19 Jan at 11:00 am 1250 W 119th St USD 0 to 7

Homemade Chocolate Confections - Cooking Class in Chicago | Classpop!™

 Thu, 26 Mar at 05:30 pm Wolf Point Distilling USD 74

Lunar New Year with Jewel-Osco!

 Fri, 06 Feb at 01:00 pm Jewel-Osco (1340 S Canal St, Chicago)

Kids/Parents Night Out

 Fri, 30 Jan at 05:30 pm Cuddle Bunny - Club, Care & Community USD 55

LOTUSCHICAGO.ORG: The Wiz Interactive Viewing Groove!

 Sat, 28 Feb at 06:00 pm NEIU Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies (CCICS), East Oakwood Boulevard, Chicago, IL, USA USD 50

Windy City Camp Fair at Loyola University Chicago

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

Cosplay Figure Drawing with Eli Estrella Perez at Dark Tower Comics

 Sat, 24 Jan at 05:00 pm 2641 N Kedzie Ave Free

2026 Cubs Con Meet & Greet with Ian Happ

 Sat, 17 Jan at 10:00 am Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk

Family Day: Rooted in Clay

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

Apocalypse Confidential presents: Poltergeist

 Thu, 22 Jan at 07:30 pm The Understudy Coffee and Books Free

Mommy and Me Yoga

 Sat, 24 Jan at 10:00 am The Learning Experience - Sauganash Free

March Free Day at the American Writers Museum

 Mon, 16 Mar at 10:00 am American Writers Museum Free

The Rock and Roll Playhouse plays Music of Fleetwood Mac + More for Kids @ Thalia Hall

 Sat, 17 Jan at 11:00 am 1807 S Allport St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60608

Sound Healing

 Sun, 25 Jan at 06:00 pm Northshore Healing Centre USD 23

April Free Day at the American Writers Museum

 Sun, 19 Apr at 10:00 am American Writers Museum Free

AeroStar Aviation Exploration Spring 2026 Session (Feb 9th - April 11th)

 Mon, 09 Feb at 09:00 am Olive Harvey College - TDL Evolution Center Building USD 100

I Know You Got Soul Exhibition Closing

 Sun, 18 Jan at 06:00 pm Wax Vinyl Bar and Ramen Shop Free

Noon Years Eve Party - Champagne Bottle Paint & Sip

 Sat, 31 Jan at 10:30 am Wild Blossom Meadery and Winery USD 34 to 77

Back in Chi-Town Joslieto the Puppet

 Fri, 13 Mar at 08:30 pm 1113 W Belmont Ave USD 34 to 45

Chef Jr Crazy Pancake Lab

 Sat, 24 Jan at 12:30 pm 1119 W Cullerton St USD 39

Saturdays are for the Kids! Storytime Edition

 Sat, 24 Jan at 10:30 am Time Out Market Chicago Free

Rush University PA Program Annual Silent Auction Fundraiser

 Fri, 30 Jan at 05:00 pm Park Tavern Free

BrightPath Kids Edison Park: Hot Cocoa Social

 Sat, 24 Jan at 10:00 am 6701 N Northwest Hwy Free

At the NHM: Junior Archaeology Hosted w/ ISAC Museum

 Sat, 21 Feb at 01:00 pm National Hellenic Museum USD 7 to 13

Bloomstock Kids Fest

 Sun, 25 Jan at 10:00 am Bloom Events USD 39

2026 Argyle Lunar New Year Celebration

 Sat, 21 Feb at 10:30 am 1000 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60640-3755, United States

Bear in Mind- Valentine’s Day Fundraiser

 Sat, 07 Feb at 12:00 pm Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Roller Skating and Bowling Center USD 39

Chef Jr Cupid’s Cupcake Party

 Sat, 07 Feb at 12:30 pm 1119 W Cullerton St USD 45

Girls in Business Camp Chicago 2026

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

2nd Anniversary Sale & Party

 Sun, 01 Feb at 10:00 am 5454 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60640

Disney On Ice presents Jump In!

 Sat, 14 Feb at 06:30 pm United Center

Parent & Child Yoga: Mindful Moments at Guidepost Montessori Old Town

 Sat, 24 Jan at 10:00 am Guidepost Montessori at Old Town Free

(CHICAGO) "For Good" - Wicked | One-Day Choir

 Tue, 27 Jan at 06:30 pm Artifact Events Free

Rise & Energize

 Sat, 17 Jan at 09:00 am Cuddle Bunny - Club, Care & Community USD 29

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

 Sat, 20 Jun at 12:00 pm Water Tower Place ( Level 3 at FASHIONBAR) USD 342

Lincoln Park Preschool Fair

 Sat, 24 Jan at 09:30 am Lincoln Park Branch, Chicago Public Library

Let's Sketch the Swedish American Museum

Sat, 17 Jan at 12:00 pm Swedish American Museum

Family Paint Party Ages 5+ at BrentArt

 Sat, 24 Jan at 11:30 am BrentArt USD 37 to 67

Community Day: IAM nourished

 Sat, 07 Feb at 11:00 am Intuit Art Museum Free

Parents and Families Meetup | Strong Towns Chicago

 Sat, 31 Jan at 09:30 am Familia Cafe Free

NPN's Winter School Fair & Summer Camp Fest

 Sat, 24 Jan at 01:00 pm 1308 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60642-2416, United States

Connections for Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

 Thu, 22 Jan at 06:00 pm Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

"Love Is In The Hair" Daddy Daughter Hair Styling Worshop

 Fri, 13 Feb at 05:30 pm 5674 S Archer Ave USD 49

Live Sloth Painting with the Flying Fox Conservation Fund

 Sat, 14 Feb at 03:00 pm Hey, I Thought Of You USD 60

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

At the ISAC: Junior Archaeology Hosted w/the National Hellenic Museum

 Sat, 24 Jan at 10:00 am 1155 E 58th St USD 0 to 12

The Belair Lip Bombs / dust

 Sat, 04 Apr at 08:00 pm Empty Bottle

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

 Mon, 02 Feb at 07:00 pm Secret Location in Chicago USD 0 to 322

CHILDISH "The Weekend": A 3-Day Entertainment Industry Experience for Kids

 Fri, 27 Feb at 07:00 pm 917 W 18th St USD 107 to 374

Blippi Live - Chicago

 Sat, 28 Feb at 08:00 pm The Chicago Theatre

Parking Blippi Live - Chicago

 Sat, 28 Feb at 08:00 pm The Chicago Theatre

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

 Sat, 16 May at 12:00 pm Water Tower Place ( Level 3 at FASHIONBAR) USD 342

FAME Center Open House: Explore Music, Art, & Theater in Chicago

 Sat, 24 Jan at 01:00 pm 1319 S State St Free

Dash and the Dance of Lights

 Sun, 01 Feb at 10:30 am Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Songs 'n Swings: My Gym Chicago

 Fri, 16 Jan at 05:30 pm My Gym Chicago Free

Family Winter Origami Workshop - Fold a Heart-Shaped Gift Box!

 Thu, 05 Feb at 05:00 pm Japanese Culture Center USD 34

Songs 'n Swings: Music with Mr. Ray

 Sat, 24 Jan at 10:00 am Sandbox Baby Boutique Free

Beatles Concert in the Dark w Award Winning Violinist WAITLIST EVENT

 Fri, 06 Mar at 08:00 pm Secret Location in Chicago Free

Meet & Greet for GTOAB - SHE Exhaled INdy to Chicago

 Sat, 16 May at 08:00 am Shore Club Chicago

Sesame Street Live! - Elmo's Got The Moves at Chicago Theatre

 Sat, 09 May at 02:00 pm Chicago Theatre

2025 Christmas of Lights Holiday Concert

 Sun, 21 Dec at 11:00 am The CityLight Church Free

Family New Year Origami Workshop - Fold Your Own Lucky Cat!

 Thu, 15 Jan at 05:00 pm Japanese Culture Center Free

Lunar New Year Celebration

 Tue, 17 Feb at 04:00 pm Building Blocks Toy Store, Lakeview Free

Animal Pillows with Ollie

 Sat, 28 Feb at 12:00 pm 1754 N Kimball Ave USD 50