Kids events & activities in Chicago

Check out happening kids & activities events all around Chicago, IL

Chicago Oddities & Curiosities Expo 2025

 Sat, 07 Jun, 2025 at 10:00 am McCormick Place

Blue Bayou's 1st Annual Mardi Gras Party

 Sat, 01 Mar, 2025 at 08:00 pm Blue Bayou USD 56 to 62

Authors on Tap: Alex Higley and Lindsay Hunter

 Fri, 28 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm Exile in Bookville Free

Chicago Pickle Fest: Live Bands, Beer and Everything Pickle!

 Sat, 12 Apr, 2025 at 12:00 pm Wrigleyville's Best Bars TBA USD 16 to 40

Chicago Kids Company: Sleeping Beauty

 Fri, 07 Mar, 2025 at 06:00 pm Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago

KevOnStage Back Pew Kids Tour CHICAGO

 Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 07:30 pm APC Morgan Park (Apostolic Pentecostal Church) USD 42 to 55

Jim Jefferies: Give 'Em What They Want Tour *SPECIAL TAPING*

 Fri, 21 Mar, 2025 at 09:30 pm The Vic Theatre

Saturday Night at the Zoo - An Adults Only Evening at Lincoln Park Zoo

 Sat, 10 May, 2025 at 06:30 pm Lincoln Park Zoo USD 20

Chicago Chamoy Fest - $10 Early Bird Tix - Flamin' Hot, Pica, & Everything In-Between!

 Sat, 03 May, 2025 at 01:00 pm Moe's Cantina River North

iFLY Lincoln Park - STEM Open House for Educators

 Wed, 26 Feb, 2025 at 05:00 pm iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Chicago Lincoln Park Free

Gala Zafiro: Retro Prom Edition

 Sat, 08 Mar, 2025 at 07:00 pm Michelle's Ballroom

Chicago Kids Company: Chicken Little

 Fri, 25 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago

Songs 'n Swings: Music with Mr. Cole

 Sat, 22 Feb, 2025 at 10:00 am Sandbox Baby Boutique Free

Lakecia Benjamin & Phoenix

 Sat, 08 Mar, 2025 at 08:00 pm 806 South Plymouth Ct,Chicago,60605,US USD 40 to 56

Free Blues Friday featuring Dave Specter

 Fri, 28 Feb, 2025 at 07:30 pm Epiphany Center for the Arts Free

Andersonville Kids Activities Fair

 Sat, 15 Mar, 2025 at 10:00 am Rogers Park Montessori School Free

My Turn: Purposeful Play for Mamas!

 Fri, 07 Mar, 2025 at 11:00 am SPF Chicago Free

Hello Kitty Children’s Sip & Paint

 Fri, 14 Mar, 2025 at 06:00 pm Chrome Corner USD 29

Little Chef's Donut Decorating Workshop

 Sat, 08 Mar, 2025 at 10:00 am Time Out Market Chicago USD 23

Moms’ Coffee Meet-up: Let’s Chat about School Options

 Fri, 28 Feb, 2025 at 09:30 am Egg Harbor Cafe Free

2TWENTY2 DAY (9th) Annual Bash!

 Sat, 22 Feb, 2025 at 03:00 pm 222 S. Wabash, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60604

March for Kids Kickoff

 Sat, 01 Mar, 2025 at 03:00 pm Butch McGuire's

The Okee Dokee Brothers

 Sat, 22 Mar, 2025 at 10:30 am Old Town School of Folk Music

April Book Club with Three Avenues: Forest of Noise: Poems

 Sun, 06 Apr, 2025 at 05:00 pm Beermiscuous Free

Legacy of Jazz Concert & Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory

 Sun, 23 Feb, 2025 at 01:30 pm Garfield Park Conservatory Free

Kids Fashion Photography Workshop - Learn Photography (Ages 14yo to 18yo)

 Sat, 22 Feb, 2025 at 12:00 pm Water Tower Place ( Level 3 at FASHIONBAR) USD 204

Lakecia Benjamin & Phoenix

 Thu, 06 Mar, 2025 at 08:00 pm Jazz Showcase USD 35 to 51

Paint Your Pet

 Sat, 08 Mar, 2025 at 12:00 pm SPF Chicago USD 34

The Story Luck Show

 Sun, 06 Apr, 2025 at 06:30 pm Theater Wit

Corny Kids Camp - March 15th

 Sat, 15 Mar, 2025 at 10:00 am Cornservatory USD 39

Sanctuary Sessions featuring Ricardo Jimenez

 Sun, 16 Mar, 2025 at 08:00 pm Epiphany Center for the Arts Free

Little Maki, Big Beats

 Sun, 02 Mar, 2025 at 10:00 am Sushi-san USD 17

Empowering Her Path: Financial Feminism for Family Success

 Wed, 05 Mar, 2025 at 07:00 pm Joe's On Higgins USD 23

Code Together Day

 Sun, 30 Mar, 2025 at 11:30 am TeamWorking by TechNexus Free

March for Kids Post-Parade Party

 Sat, 15 Mar, 2025 at 01:30 pm Venue SIX10

Family Day: You are a Work of Art

 Sat, 01 Mar, 2025 at 01:00 pm Smart Museum of Art Free

CRAFTS AND STORY-MAKING

 Sun, 02 Mar, 2025 at 11:00 am Nomad-Chicago USD 200

South Side Unschoolers Meet-Up

 Wed, 26 Feb, 2025 at 12:00 pm 1215 E 79th St Free

It’s time to LOCK and LOAD IT!!!

 Sat, 22 Mar, 2025 at 01:00 pm Leif Erickson Park USD 8 to 10

Family Fun Day! A Black History Month Celebration

 Sat, 22 Feb, 2025 at 11:00 am 808 E 63rd St Free

Kids Activity Open House

 Sat, 01 Mar, 2025 at 10:00 am Broadway Armory Park Free

Anjali x Chicago: Launch Party with Children's Book Author Sheetal Sheth

 Sun, 16 Mar, 2025 at 11:00 am Three Avenues Bookshop Free

Windy City Camp Fair at Lake View High School, Chicago

 Sat, 08 Mar, 2025 at 12:00 pm Lake View High School Free

Comeback Kid "Wake The Dead" 20 Year Anniversary

 Tue, 25 Feb, 2025 at 06:00 pm Bottom Lounge

Rude Girl | Contemporary German Graphic Novel Book Club

 Wed, 09 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm Goethe-Institut Chicago Free

Lakecia Benjamin & Phoenix

 Fri, 07 Mar, 2025 at 08:00 pm Jazz Showcase USD 40 to 56

BROSKIS.CLUB

 Sun, 23 Feb, 2025 at 10:00 am Sunny Village Cafe USD 14

Cooking From The Heart- Heart Healthy Foods Community Demonstration

 Sat, 22 Feb, 2025 at 01:00 pm MetroSquash Free

Rhythm and Roots: A Celebration of Black History & Artistry

 Sat, 08 Mar, 2025 at 06:00 pm 1319 S State St USD 135 to 2,136

Kids Craft Workshop

 Sun, 09 Mar, 2025 at 12:00 pm 4595 N Elston Ave USD 14

Chicago Artisan Market in Fulton Market - Sun, Mar 9th (Spring Forward)

 Sun, 09 Mar, 2025 at 11:00 am Chicago Artisan Market

Run for the Zoo 2025

 Sun, 08 Jun, 2025 at 06:00 am N Cannon Dr at W Fullerton Pkwy, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60614

Chicago Artisan Market in Ravenswood - Sat-Sun, Apr 12-13 (Spring)

 Sat, 12 Apr, 2025 at 11:00 am 4325 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, United States

Dog Day at the Music Box Theatre

 Sat, 22 Feb, 2025 at 01:30 pm Music Box Theatre

Lakecia Benjamin & Phoenix

 Sun, 09 Mar, 2025 at 08:00 pm 806 South Plymouth Ct,Chicago,60605,US USD 40 to 56

Charity Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Class

 Sat, 01 Mar, 2025 at 01:30 pm Taylor Biagi Jiu Jitsu

Kids Magician

 Thu, 27 Feb, 2025 at 05:00 pm Ina Mae Free

“AIDONIA LIVE IN CONCERT” CHI PARTY WEEKEND 2025

 Sat, 14 Jun, 2025 at 10:00 pm Bombay Hall Banquets USD 50 to 62

Bike Out Negativity 2025

 Sat, 17 May, 2025 at 12:00 pm Boulevard across from St. Agatha Catholic Church Free

Markets for Makers Chicago Spring Market

 Sat, 03 May, 2025 at 11:00 am Artifact Events

Kids Craft Workshop

 Sun, 23 Feb, 2025 at 12:00 pm 4595 N Elston Ave USD 20

St. Patrick's Fest 2025

 Sat, 15 Mar, 2025 at 01:00 pm Irish American Heritage Center USD 0 to 15

Story Time at Barnes and Noble Chicago, IL

 Mon, 31 Mar, 2025 at 11:00 am Barnes & Noble Free

The 78th Annual 57th Street Art Fair

 Sat, 07 Jun, 2025 at 11:00 am 57th Street, Between Woodlawn and Kenwood Avenues Hyde Park, IL 60637

Randolph Street Market

 Sat, 24 May, 2025 at 10:00 am 1341 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607-1523, United States

Stray Kids in Chicago

 Wed, 25 Jun, 2025 Wrigley Field

Holi

 Sat, 15 Mar, 2025 at 04:00 pm Chicago Women's Park and Gardens

Celebrate Black History Month with Jewel-Osco!

 Sat, 22 Feb, 2025 at 12:00 pm Jewel-Osco Free

This Wild Life

 Fri, 07 Mar, 2025 at 06:30 pm Metro

Scavenger Hunt Chicago

 Sat, 28 May, 2022 at 10:00 am Chicago USD 28

No Less Strange or Wonderful: Essays in Curiosity by A. Kendra Greene

 Thu, 06 Mar, 2025 at 07:00 pm Women & Children First Free

Stray Kids World Tour [dominATE CHICAGO] - Official Platinum

 Thu, 26 Jun, 2025 at 07:00 pm Wrigley Field

Lakecia Benjamin & Phoenix

 Sun, 09 Mar, 2025 at 04:00 pm Jazz Showcase USD 40 to 56

Toddler Sports Classes - Beverly

 Mon, 07 Apr, 2025 at 09:00 am Crescent Park Free

Healthy Eating for Your Child

 Thu, 27 Feb, 2025 at 08:30 am Daniel Webster Elementary School Free

Camp Shabonna Woods- Family Bike Camping Overnight

 Fri, 18 Jul, 2025 at 10:00 am Buckingham Fountain USD 7 to 97

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

 Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 10:00 am Shabbona Park Fieldhouse USD 7

Problem Solving Seminar for dogs & owners with Jeff & Joelle/ Chicago

 Sat, 17 May, 2025 at 10:00 am to be announced 1-2 weeks before seminar USD 313 to 676

First Responders Recipe Challenge

 Sun, 09 Mar, 2025 at 01:00 pm Rizzo's Bar & Inn

Dandara Ainda Vive - Batizado & Troca de Cordas 2025

 Thu, 22 May, 2025 at 05:00 pm 1802 W Berteau Ave, Chicago, IL

Bike Camping in the City - Family Bike Camping Overnight

 Fri, 01 Aug, 2025 at 03:30 pm Gompers (Samuel) Park USD 8 to 107

At NHM: Picture Perfect: A Photography Workshop with Diane Alexander White

 Sat, 24 May, 2025 at 10:30 am National Hellenic Museum Free

Eastside Chicago Exploration Game

 Sat, 01 Mar, 2025 The Art Institute of Chicago USD 8

Camp Dan Beard - Family Bike Camping Overnight

 Sat, 28 Jun, 2025 at 10:00 am TBD USD 8 to 95

3 Day Scrimmage Fundraiser: Kickboxing and BJJ

 Thu, 26 Jun, 2025 at 06:00 pm Mission MMA & Fitness USD 0 to 109

Camp Sullivan - Family Bike Camping Overnight

 Fri, 20 Jun, 2025 at 10:00 am Brainerd Park USD 8 to 109

Stray Kids at Wrigley Field

 Thu, 26 Jun, 2025 at 07:30 pm Wrigley Field

The Rock and Roll Playhouse plays Music of Talking Heads + More for Kids

 Sat, 22 Feb, 2025 at 11:30 am Thalia Hall

Ghosts of Chicago: City Exploration Game

 Sat, 01 Mar, 2025 Chicago History Museum

Parachute Day (Album Release Show) * When We Was Kids * Rotundos * Griefeater

 Fri, 28 Mar, 2025 at 07:00 pm GMan Tavern

BUREAU BAR FRIDAYS R&B VIBES

 Fri, 12 Jan, 2024 at 08:00 pm Bureau Bar and Restaurant Free

March Handmade Market

 Sat, 08 Mar, 2025 at 12:00 pm Empty Bottle

Kids Fashion Photography Workshop - Learn Photography (Ages 14yo to 18yo)

 Sat, 21 Jun, 2025 at 12:00 pm Water Tower Place ( Level 3 at FASHIONBAR) USD 204

Kids Fashion Photography Workshop - Learn Photography (Ages 14yo to 18yo)

 Sat, 17 May, 2025 at 12:00 pm Water Tower Place ( Level 3 at FASHIONBAR) USD 204

Stray Kids Chicago Tickets

 Thu, 26 Jun, 2025 Wrigley Field EUR 165

Children's Show at Muse Coffee Studio

 Sun, 25 Aug, 2024 at 01:00 pm Muse Coffee Studio Free

Matt Bennett

 Fri, 28 Feb, 2025 at 09:30 pm Tin Roof Chicago

Kids Fashion Photography Workshop - Learn Photography (Ages 14yo to 18yo)

 Sat, 15 Mar, 2025 at 12:00 pm Water Tower Place ( Level 3 at FASHIONBAR) USD 204

The Rock and Roll Playhouse plays Music of Grateful Dead + More for Kids

 Sun, 30 Mar, 2025 at 11:30 am Thalia Hall

Engineering Explorers Summer Camp 2025 - UTP

 Mon, 23 Jun, 2025 at 09:00 am University Technology Park USD 0 to 109