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Chicago, IL Family Guide

The best family-friendly things to do in Chicago, IL, from current activity picks to local events and city guides.

Explore top places to go, what is happening soon, and more ways to plan time with kids in Chicago, IL.

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Best Places To Start

Featured places for families in Chicago, IL right now.

What Families Can Do Here

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Current Family Events

What is happening soon in Chicago, IL.
MARCH19
Glow Wild at Brookfield Zoo
MARCH 19 · starts Mar 19
Evening lantern festival with handcrafted wildlife displays, live performances, and family-friendly experiences
Paid/Varies · Ongoing
APRIL11
MCA Family Day - Mini Mundo
APRIL 11 · starts Apr 11
Free admission with interactive art activities and movement-based workshops for families with children under 12
Free
MAY22
Pokémon Fossil Museum at Field Museum
MAY 22 · starts May 22
Interactive hands-on exhibition combining fantasy fun with real paleontology and fossil excavation techniques
Paid/Varies · Ongoing

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