Kids Events in Chicago

Check out happening kids events all around Chicago, IL

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

The Chicago Cookie Market

 Sun, 14 Dec at 11:00 am Christmas Club Pop-Up Bar

Balloon Animal Twisting Class

 Fri, 19 Dec at 05:30 pm The Insect Asylum USD 32 to 61

Ugly Sweater Disco Bingo

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

Free: Bollywood Groove Winter Celebration!

 Sat, 13 Dec at 01:00 pm Chicago Cultural Center Free

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

 Sun, 07 Dec at 05:00 pm Beermiscuous Free

Share the Love WinterFest

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

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

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

FAME Center Coding Workshop

 Sat, 06 Dec at 10:00 am 1319 S State St USD 18

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

WINTER WALK ON WILSON

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

DILF: Feliz Navi-Daddy: Toys For Tots Drive

 Sat, 06 Dec at 09:00 pm The SoFo Tap 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

ELF -- The Musical -- Dubuque - Galena - Stockton departure

 Sat, 06 Dec at 02:00 pm Auditorium Theatre

KATCH Holiday Party

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

Santa Story Time with Miss Beth!

 Sat, 13 Dec at 09:00 am Loews Chicago Hotel USD 29

Randolph Street Market

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

Krampusnacht at DMen Tap!

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm 2849 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL

2025 CHICAGO WINTER WONDERLAND CRAFT AND VENDOR SHOW

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

Mata Traders Holiday Local Maker Mini-Market

 Sat, 13 Dec at 10:00 am 5112 N Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60640

Hyde Park Holly-Day 2025

 Sat, 06 Dec at 10:00 am Harper Court

Ravenswood Light Up Nights Festival + Holiday Market

 Sat, 06 Dec at 03:00 pm Ravenswood, Chicago

Christkindlmarket Family Outing

 Sat, 06 Dec at 11:00 am Gallagher Way

JG Shadid + Nicole Miglis

 Thu, 11 Dec at 08:30 pm 3111 N Western Ave Chicago IL 60618

CBA Presents: Walk For me Wednesday’s Frost & Flare

 Wed, 10 Dec at 07:00 pm Hue Chicago

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

Parents' Night Out

 Fri, 19 Dec at 06:00 pm First Free Church Chicago Free

The Dog Stop - Santa & Sleighs

 Sun, 07 Dec at 09:30 am 2627 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60647

Pictures with Santa Claus!

 Thu, 11 Dec at 04:00 pm 2326 W Belmont Ave Free

Ramova Community Market

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

Self Love In Nature: Music

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

WPB Winter Wonderland & Tree Lighting

 Sat, 06 Dec at 01:00 pm Wicker Park Bucktown Free

Santa Hustle Chicago 5K, 10K, Kids Dash

 Sat, 06 Dec at 08:00 am Soldier Field

Kids Cooking Club

 Sun, 07 Dec at 03:30 pm 615 W. Wellington ave., Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60613

Family Day: Community Ties

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

Southside Blooms' Englewood Holiday Event

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

Kids Christmas Party

Sun, 07 Dec at 12:00 pm Park and Field

Tax Fairy’s Holiday Festival

 Sat, 06 Dec at 12:00 pm 4056 W Division St Free

HORROR HOUSE HOLIDAY MARKET 2025

 Sat, 20 Dec at 12:00 pm Revolution Brewing

Party For A Cause

 Fri, 05 Dec at 05:00 pm Rooselevt Collections Shops suite (150 WEST) next to Ulta USD 29

Centennial

 Sun, 07 Dec at 07:30 pm The CheckOut

Kids Christmas Party

Sun, 14 Dec at 03:30 pm Park and Field

The Market Shop Holiday Event

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

Chili Cookoff Fundraiser

 Sun, 07 Dec at 12:00 pm The Village Bar 4035 S Wallace Chicago Il 60609

Southside Blooms' North Lawndale Holiday Event

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

New Year’s Eve: A Celebration at Terrace 16

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

Workshop Weekends at FAME Center!

 Sat, 06 Dec at 10:00 am 1319 S State St USD 18

Family Day: In with the Old

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

Stranger Things Trivia Night - Snakes & Lattes Chicago

 Sun, 07 Dec at 07:00 pm 1965 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60647

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

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

Beatles Concert in the Dark w Award Winning Violinist WAITLIST EVENT

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

Free: Winter Celebration & Showcase!

 Sat, 13 Dec at 01:00 pm Chicago Cultural Center

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

Windy City Camp Fair at Loyola University Chicago

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

Mr. Dave Plays Happy's Holiday Bar

 Sun, 14 Dec at 11:00 am Chicago Athletic Association USD 17

THE MALOES SHOW — CHICAGO

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

Junior Council's 37th Annual Snowball Gala

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

Candlelight Carols 2025 at Moody Bible Institute

 Fri, 05 Dec at 12:00 pm 820 N La Salle Drive, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60610

Pages & Pour: A Fireside Chat with Disruptors

 Wed, 17 Dec at 05:00 pm Da Book Joint Free

The Official BAD SANTA Christmas Bar Crawl – Chicago

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

4th: Annual A Week Before Christmas Experience

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

Jewel-Osco Hosts “Hot Holidays”- A Festive Tropical Takeover at Water Tower Place

 Sat, 13 Dec at 11:00 am Water Tower Place

Books and Brunch for Kids

 Sun, 07 Dec at 12:00 pm Da Book Joint USD 11 to 17

Aon Step Up for Kids

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

Christmas Toy Giveaway

Sat, 13 Dec at 03:00 pm Humboldt Park Field House

Modern Calligraphy for Beginners at The Gwen Chicago

 Mon, 08 Dec at 06:30 pm The Gwen, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Chicago

Sunday Funday @ Begyle

 Sun, 07 Dec at 12:00 pm 1800 W Cuyler Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60613

Family Day: Rooted in Clay

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

Calling all Crafters! Damn the Man, Save the People

 Thu, 11 Dec at 05:30 pm Restoried Bookshop USD 18

Mother Goose & the Cabinet of Wonder

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

Brunch with Santa

 Sun, 07 Dec at 09:00 am Eden in Chicago

CHICAGO IL SOCCER BOYS / GIRLS MEGA COLLEGE PROSPECT CAMP JAN 3RD

 Sat, 03 Jan at 02:30 pm Pullman Community Center USD 82

Noon Year's Eve 2025

 Wed, 31 Dec at 11:00 am Artifact Events USD 14 to 26

Chicago Artisan Market in Fulton Market - Sun, Dec 14th (Holiday Market)

 Sun, 14 Dec at 11:00 am Chicago Artisan Market

Santa in Pajamas @ Play Street Museum

Sun, 14 Dec at 10:30 am 1119 S Delano Ct E Space F124, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60605

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

Disney On Ice: Jump In at United Center

 Thu, 12 Feb at 07:00 pm United Center

The Magic Gateway: A Neon Portal Magic Show for Kids

 Sat, 13 Dec at 11:00 am The Den Theatre USD 24 to 96

Fashion Photography Workshop - Learn Fashion Design (FOR KIDS)

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

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

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

Lincoln Park Preschool Fair

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

Girls in Business Camp Chicago 2026

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

Christmas Eve Buffet with Santa at I|O Godfrey

 Wed, 24 Dec at 11:00 am IO Godfrey Rooftop Lounge

Noon Year's Eve Concert

 Wed, 31 Dec at 10:30 am Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Next date at The Jazz Showcase - January 13, 2026!

 Tue, 13 Jan at 12:00 am Jazz Showcase

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

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

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

Winter Weekends

 Sat, 10 Jan at 09:00 am 2101 N Fremont St Free

Portage Park Merry Market – Holiday Shopping & Local Vendors

 Sat, 06 Dec at 11:00 am 4842 W Irving Park Rd Free

Monthly Group Ukulele Lessons in Pilsen. FREE Ukulele Giveaway!

 Sun, 12 Oct at 12:00 pm 1637 W 18th St Free

PAW PATROL X CAMP

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

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

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

Saturday Kids Dance Academy Uptown w/ Desiree

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

Friday Night Kid Drop Off

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