Kids Events in Chicago

Check out happening kids events all around Chicago, IL

LCHC Back to School Bash 2025

 Thu, 14 Aug at 04:00 pm Harmony Community Church-Chicago

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

 Fri, 19 Sep at 06:30 pm Lincoln Park Zoo USD 20 to 42

Focus Fairies Mentoring Open House & Back-to-School Bash

 Sat, 16 Aug at 11:00 am 2150 S Canalport Ave Free

Annual Back2 School Bash (FREE event)

 Mon, 18 Aug at 12:00 pm 4534 W 63rd St

MC Magic, Baby Bash, Lil Rob in Chicago

 Sat, 30 Aug at 07:00 pm The Vic Theatre

Adults Night Out: Block Party

 Thu, 21 Aug at 06:30 pm Lincoln Park Zoo

Jerk, Seafood & Vegan Fest (JSVFest)

 Sat, 20 Sep Union Park (outside)- Chicago West Loop USD 10 to 65

2025 Air & Water Show Viewing Party - The Lakefront Green - Sunday 8/17

 Sun, 17 Aug at 11:00 am The Lakefront Green at Theater on the Lake USD 55 to 130

11th Annual Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade 2025

 Sat, 18 Oct at 06:00 pm State Street

102ND YEAR ANNIVERSARY COMMUNITY OUTREACH & BACK 2 SCHOOL RALLY

 Sun, 24 Aug at 11:00 am True Light Baptist Church Free

TLC X Little Words Project The Summer I turned Pretty Beading Experience

 Sat, 23 Aug at 06:30 pm The Last Chapter Book Shop USD 53

Tune-Up and Turnout: A Back-to-School Bike Ride

 Sun, 17 Aug at 11:00 am Stone Temple Baptist Church Free

When Boys Exhale (Chicago)

 Fri, 15 Aug at 07:00 pm Definition Theatre USD 55

September Free Day at the American Writers Museum

 Sun, 21 Sep at 10:00 am American Writers Museum Free

The Chicago Big Bus Tour and Scavenger Hunt

 Sat, 06 Sep at 12:00 pm 20 S Clark St, Ste 200, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60603

Pawlooza Chicago

 Sat, 23 Aug at 01:00 pm 1140 N Wells St Free

Back To School Block Party

 Sat, 23 Aug at 08:30 am Rainbow PUSH Headquarters

Q&A and book signing with Laura Pavlov & Kat Singleton

 Fri, 03 Oct at 07:00 pm The Last Chapter Book Shop USD 27

Deltron 3030, Kid Koala, Lealani in Chicago

 Tue, 23 Sep at 07:00 pm House of Blues Chicago

2025 Air & Water Show Viewing Party - The Lakefront Green - Saturday 8/16

 Sat, 16 Aug at 11:00 am The Lakefront Green at Theater on the Lake USD 55 to 130

Randolph Street Market

 Sat, 27 Sep at 10:00 am 1341 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607-1523, United States

Friday Night Live - Youth Edition

 Fri, 22 Aug at 06:30 pm KLEO Community Family Life Center Free

About Face Theatre Presents Life OUT Loud: Voices of Pride (Vittum Park)

 Fri, 15 Aug at 06:00 pm Vittum (Harriet Elizabeth) Park Free

Argyle Night Market - August 14th

 Thu, 14 Aug at 05:00 pm Argyle Night Market

The Mighty Ducks Meet & Greet

 Sun, 31 Aug at 02:00 pm Sluggers World Class Sports Bar and Grill & Dueling Pianos USD 208

CareFreeBlackGirl CookOut Chicago

 Sat, 30 Aug at 02:00 pm Park No. 540 USD 13 to 50

Community Day: IAM everywhere

 Sat, 23 Aug at 11:00 am Intuit Art Museum Free

Summer Dance Work Out

 Sat, 23 Aug at 11:00 am Dvorak (Anton) Park Free

Deltron 3030, Kid Koala, Lealani, Del The Funky Homosapien, Dan The Automator in Chicago

 Thu, 25 Sep at 07:00 pm House of Blues Chicago

T. Miller School Supply Giveaway

 Sat, 23 Aug at 02:00 pm 1900 S Springfield Ave Free

Free Blues Friday featuring Dave Specter

 Fri, 15 Aug at 07:30 pm 201 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607 Free

Bronzeville Jazz Music Festival

Sat, 16 Aug at 12:00 pm 51st & King Drive

Lakeview Taco Fest

 Fri, 22 Aug at 04:00 pm 3500 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657-1436, United States

Rituals of Remembering: Fall Celebration!

 Sat, 25 Oct at 12:00 pm 4910 W Quincy St Free

Rituals of Remembering: Staying in Touch

 Sat, 23 Aug at 12:00 pm 4910 W Quincy St Free

28th Annual Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade

 Fri, 31 Oct at 06:00 pm Northalsted

Story Time with Dr. Kay!

 Sat, 16 Aug at 11:00 am Call & Response Books USD 0 to 25

Children's Storytime: HILWA'S GIFTS by Safa Suleiman

 Sat, 13 Sep at 10:30 am Women & Children First Free

Vaccine Clinic

 Fri, 15 Aug at 11:00 am 7621 S Dorchester Ave Free

Booth Battle of the Bands

 Wed, 13 Aug at 07:30 pm Buddy Guy's Legends Free

Wild Hare Music Presents BABY J

 Sun, 31 Aug at 08:00 pm The Wild Hare & Singing Armadillo Frog Sanctuary USD 13

South Loop Block Party

 Sat, 06 Sep at 11:00 am 1811 S State St Free

61st Street Farmers Market

 Sat, 16 Aug at 09:00 am 6100 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60637

Dance on Broadway - Open House

 Sun, 17 Aug at 10:00 am Dance On Broadway Free

Thirsty Ears Festival 10th Anniversary

 Sat, 23 Aug at 02:00 pm 1758 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60640

KIDS ZONE @ AWAKENS SOUTH LOOP BLOCK PARTY

 Sat, 06 Sep at 11:00 am Awaken Chicago Church Free

Black Wall Street Chicago Festival 2025 "A Tribute to the Youth"

 Sat, 13 Sep at 11:00 am E 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60637, United States Free

Guardians of the Earth and Sky at the Garden of the Phoenix

 Sun, 17 Aug at 02:00 pm Garden of the Phoenix Free

Rituals of Remembering: Living Altars

 Sat, 20 Sep at 12:00 pm 4910 W Quincy St Free

Christmas Wonderland Mini Photoshoots | Chicago, IL

 Sat, 27 Sep at 10:00 am Chicago, IL

Best in Show Benefit Screening

 Thu, 28 Aug at 07:00 pm Music Box Theatre

YOLO Bingo! Chicago

 Fri, 22 Aug at 07:00 pm Moxy Chicago Downtown USD 53

Brick Screenprinting with Carolyn (All Ages Class)

 Sat, 30 Aug at 12:00 pm Hey, I Thought Of You USD 40

White Pony at The Dock at Montrose Beach (Free show / All Ages)

 Sun, 24 Aug at 07:00 pm The Dock at Montrose Beach

Vienna Boys Choir: Christmas in Vienna

 Sat, 29 Nov at 01:30 pm 220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60604

Madison Row Fest

 Sat, 06 Sep at 11:00 am 1100 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607-2012, United States

1900-2100 STRONG BLOCK CLUB 2025

 Sat, 23 Aug at 12:00 pm 1900 S Springfield Ave Free

DIY Resin Jewelry Dish

 Fri, 05 Sep at 03:30 pm Building Blocks Toy Store, Lakeview USD 20

HANDMAKERS POP UP

 Sat, 16 Aug at 12:00 pm SO HAPPY YOU'RE HERE Free

Lazy River Social Club featuring Kimski

 Wed, 08 Oct at 06:00 pm Goose Island Salt Shed Pub Free

Flow Fest Chicago 2025

 Sat, 30 Aug at 10:00 am Ping Tom Memorial Park

BABY ON BOARD: Infant Car Seat Safety - WEISSBLUTH PEDIATRICS (BUCKTOWN)

 Tue, 26 Aug at 06:00 pm Weissbluth Pediatrics Free

*FREE Suzuki Violin Open House in Lincoln Park*

 Fri, 15 Aug at 01:30 pm 2257 N Lincoln Ave Free

Chicago Kid Fest

Sun, 14 Sep at 09:00 am 1018 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60622-3408, United States

Kroc Family Fall Class Expo

 Tue, 19 Aug at 04:00 pm The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Chicago Free

Guardians of the Earth and Sky at Ping Tom Park

 Sat, 23 Aug at 02:00 pm Ping Tom Memorial Park Free

Hip Hop Comic Con - Meyering Park

 Fri, 22 Aug at 05:00 pm 7140 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60619-1112, United States

The Firehouse Block Party For Peace

 Sun, 24 Aug at 12:00 pm 2111 S Hamlin Ave Free

August Free Day at the American Writers Museum

 Sun, 17 Aug at 10:00 am American Writers Museum Free

FREE EVENT - Ice Cream Social

 Sun, 24 Aug at 02:00 pm 1800 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60616

Brunch and Beats with Mr. Dave

 Sat, 23 Aug at 10:00 am Parson's Chicken & Fish USD 17

Kal-El / Insomniac / Vanishing Kids / Shadow of Jupiter at Reggies

 Sat, 25 Oct at 07:30 pm Reggies

Ramova Community Market

 Sun, 14 Sep at 11:00 am 3520 S Halsted , Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60609

Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) Awareness Day

 Sun, 24 Aug at 12:00 pm Guaranteed Rate Field

Open House @ Redwood Day School!

 Fri, 15 Aug at 09:00 am 5959 N Sheridan Rd Free

Low-Sensory Mornings

 Sun, 24 Aug at 08:30 am 5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60637

HNA Presents Workshop 4200 Open House & Hermosa Children's MarketPlace

 Sat, 23 Aug at 11:00 am 4200 W Diversey Ave Free

In Person: Star Gazing, Constellation Mapping, and Greek Myths—Leo Season

 Sat, 16 Aug at 11:00 am National Hellenic Museum Free

Family Solutions Wellness Fest

 Sat, 23 Aug at 11:00 am Dvorak (Anton) Park Free

Kids Movement Mondays

 Mon, 25 Aug at 05:00 pm 3637 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60613

Back-to-School Donut Decorating Class with 2d!

 Sat, 06 Sep at 12:00 pm Time Out Market Chicago USD 28

In Person: Greek Mythology Family Trivia Event

 Sat, 30 Aug at 02:00 pm National Hellenic Museum Free

Fall Nature Fest

 Sat, 13 Sep at 12:00 pm LaBagh Woods Grove 2 Free

Kid's Kitchen: Hands-On Fresh Pasta-Making 101

 Sun, 21 Sep at 12:00 pm Eataly Chicago USD 108

Meet us at the Agora: Back to School with the NHM- Readers Theater

 Fri, 15 Aug at 11:00 am National Hellenic Museum Free

3rd Annual Learn & Grow Fest

 Sun, 17 Aug at 03:00 pm Durkin (Martin) Park Free

Mommy's Day Out

 Sun, 07 Sep at 02:00 pm Iron Lab Event Space USD 29 to 429

Pumpkin Painting Contest

 Fri, 24 Oct at 06:00 pm 5127 N Clark St USD 13

Fiesta Mexicana Family Concert (Pilsen, Chicago)

 Fri, 19 Sep at 06:00 pm Dvorak Park

Best in Show Screening with Sit Stay Read

 Thu, 28 Aug at 07:00 pm Music Box Theatre USD 29

Vision of Victory Music Academy 8th Annual Recital

 Sat, 13 Sep at 12:00 pm Old Town School of Folk Music - Lincoln Square USD 31

Retro on Roscoe

 Fri, 05 Sep at 05:00 pm 2000 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618-6202, United States

5K for Foster Youth

 Sat, 27 Sep at 08:00 am Dvorak (Anton) Park USD 45

Marwen Summer Exhibition 2025

 Sat, 27 Sep at 04:00 pm Marwen Free

Second Trimester Checklist- WEISSBLUTH PEDIATRICS (NORTHWESTERN)

 Tue, 07 Oct at 06:00 pm Weissbluth Pediatrics (Northwestern Location) Free

Gabby's Dollhouse Live!

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

Toyota Movie Night at Gallagher Way: Space Jam

 Wed, 10 Sep at 06:00 pm 3637 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60613

FREE Community Pop-up Thrift Boutique

 Sat, 27 Sep at 12:00 pm Mindy Blanco: Allstate Insurance Free

The Cinderella Escape in Chicago

 Sat, 20 Sep at 10:00 am Chicago USD 40

Dozin' with the Dinos

 Fri, 05 Sep at 05:30 pm Field Museum