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Events and Activities in Chicago
for Kids This Weekend
Wednesday, July 2 - Sunday, July 6
Looking for family-friendly activities in Chicago this weekend? Here are some fun events to add to your list!
Best Things To Do This Weekend In and Near Chicago With Kids
Barrington Fireworks and Fourth of July Celebrations
Barrington
Wednesday, July 2-Saturday, July 5
Kick off Independence Day with a fireworks show at Barrington High School. Musical performances will be held in the Metra parking lot throughout the weekend, while the parade will take place on Friday, July 4. Visit the website here.
Frontier Days
Arlington Heights
Wednesday, July 2-Sunday, July 6
Arlington Heights' annual Fourth of July fun fest has live entertainment, a carnival, a 5k race, food vendors, a Fourth of July parade, and fireworks. Visit the website here.
Bridgeview 3rd of July Celebration
Bridgeview
Thursday, July 3
Live music from a DJ and food trucks will precede fireworks at Commissioners Park in Bridgeview. Music starts at 5:30pm and food trucks continue throughout the night. The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be on site! Visit the website here.
Lemont July 3rd Celebration
Lemont Thursday, July 3
Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, DJs, food vendors, live music, and a KidZone at Centennial Park. The celebration concludes a week of fun activities in the southwest suburb. Visit the website here.
Taste of Oak Brook
Oak Brook Thursday, July 3
The Village of Oak Brook offers local families a taste of its cuisine and a little fun at the annual Taste of Oak Brook festival. Kids' activities include face painting, a bounce house, and a petting zoo. Fireworks will start at 9:30pm. Visit the website here.
Northwest Fourth Fest
Hoffman Estates
Friday, July 4-Saturday, July 5
Live entertainment, a carnival, a parade, kids activities, food and fireworks take over the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates for the week of the Fourth of July. Kids Zone attractions include a petting zoo, inflatables, a balloon artist, face painting, and crafts. A drone light show takes over the sky on July 4. Fireworks take place on July 5. Visit the website here.
Summer Fireworks at Navy Pier
Downtown Wednesday, July 2 & Saturday, July 5
Fireworks fans of all ages can enjoy a spectacular display, synchronized to music, for FREE every Wednesday and Saturday night at Navy Pier. Visit the website here.
Mount Prospect Lions Club Annual Fourth of July Festival
Mount Prospect
Wednesday, July 2-Sunday, July 6
A carnival, live entertainment, food, and beer & wine are available at this annual festival. Fireworks shows light up the sky on July 2 and July 4. Visit the website here.
Wheaton Fireworks, Festivities and Parade
Wheaton Thursday, July 3 and Friday, July 4
Enjoy a day of lawn games, concessions, music, and giveaways followed by fireworks at Wheaton's Graf Park. A Boy Scout troop will perform a flag ceremony before the fireworks begin at dusk. Visit the website here.
Deerfield Family Days
Deerfield
Thursday, July 4-Friday, July 5
Deerfield celebrates families and Independence Day at this annual festival. Enjoy a DJ, food vendors, carnival games, bounce houses, and fireworks on July 3, and a 5K, breakfast in the park, an arts and crafts show, a bike parade, a dog show, live music, rides, and games on July 4. Visit the website here.
Orland Park Fourth of July Celebration
Orland Park
Friday, July 4
Celebrate Independence Day with live music and fireworks at Centennial Park. The celebration is the conclusion of a weekend festival that includes a 5k run, concerts, and more. Concessions, wine, and beer are available for purchase. Visit the website here.
Westmont Independence Day Celebration
Westmont
Friday, July 4
Westmont celebrates Independence Day at this annual event featuring food trucks, concessions, beer, crafts, games, and music. The day concludes with fireworks at Ty Warner Park. Visit the website here.
Hinsdale Fourth of July Parade
Hinsdale
Friday, July 4
Hinsdale's Independence Day Parade is on Friday, July 4 this year, starting at 10am. The lineup includes nearly 60 entries including fire trucks, dancers, color guards, and local organizations & dignitaries. The West Suburban Concert Band will perform at the end of the parade route. Visit the website here.
Aurora Fourth of July Parade
Aurora
Friday, July 4
Aurora hosts its annual Fourth of July parade at 10 a.m. on the holiday. The parade steps off from Benton Street and River Street, continues east on Benton toward Broadway, north on Broadway to Downer Place and west to River Place, where it concludes. Visit the website here.
4th on 53rd Parade and Free Festival
Hyde Park
Friday, July 4
Celebrate the 4th of July in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood, with a beloved local tradition going back 30+ years - the 4th on 53rd Parade and Free Festival! The parade kicks off at 11 a.m. with marching bands, floats, community groups, and kids on decorated bikes - with a free festival after the parade from 12-3 p.m. featuring performances, games, bouncy houses, face painting, magician, and more! Visit the website here.
Fourth of July in Glen Ellyn
Glen Ellyn
Friday, July 4
Celebrate the Fourth of July in Glen Ellyn with a parade and fireworks on July 4. This year's parade grand marshal is the Glen Ellyn Historical Society's Dan Anderson. Visit the website here.
Glenview Fourth of July Celebration
Glenview
Friday, July 4
Glenview celebrates the Fourth of July with floats, a bike parade, entertainers, live music and giveaways in Gallery Park. Fireworks will go off at 9:20 p.m. Visit the website here.
Winnetka Fourth of July Celebration
Winnetka
Friday, July 4
Independence Day in Winnetka includes a celebration for families at Skokie Playfields. Activities include a giant slide, inflatables and rides, sports activities, a balloon artist, crafts, and more. A parade kicks off the activities at 10am, and the day wraps up with fireworks at 9:20pm. Visit the website here.
Elmwood Park 4th of July Celebration
Elmwood Park
Friday, July 4
Elmwood Park celebrates Independence Day with a parade, live music, and fireworks. Visit the website here.
Highland Park Independence Day
Highland Park
Thursday, July 43- Friday, July 4
Highland Park's Independence Day festivities will begin on July 3 with the Park District’s festival for all ages. The City’s “Dream Team”-themed parade, which includes entertainment coordinated by the Park District, will bring vibrant community spirit to Downtown Highland Park when it steps off at 11:00 AM on July 4. Cognizant of the importance of dedicating time for reflection and support, the City will also coordinate a remembrance in the morning. Visit the website here.
Elmhurst 4 on the 4th and Kids 1K
Elmhurst
Friday, July 4
Run four miles to celebrate the Fourth of July! Kids ages 5-12 can participate in a 1K kids' dash. No strollers will be allowed in the 4-mile. Visit the website here.
Rockin' in the Park in Rosemont
Rosemont
Thursday, July 3
Listen to a different local band every Thursday and select holidays throughout the summer at Parkway Bank Park in Rosemont. Fireworks follow select shows. Visit the website here.
Live on the Lake!
Downtown
Saturday, July 5 and Sunday, July 6
Every Saturday and Sunday afternoon and evening, Navy Pier presents local musical acts performing live for families. From cover bands to jazz to DJs to country music—there is something for everyone at the Navy Pier Beer Garden. Visit the website here.
Mundelein Community Days
Mundelein
Thursday, July 3-Sunday, July 6
Mundelein's annual community festival includes fireworks, a carnival, a parade, music, food, contests and games and lots of kids activities. This year, the festival has been moved to Village Hall Plaza. Visit the website here.
Cantigny Outdoor Concerts
Wheaton
Saturday, July 5
Families can enjoy a series of tribute bands, military music, and bluegrass groups at the bandshell at Cantigny every Sunday at 3pm. Visit the website here.