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Events and Activities in Chicago
for Kids This Weekend
Thursday, June 12 - Sunday, June 15
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
Woodridge Jubilee
Woodridge
Thursday, June 12-Sunday, June 15
The Village of Woodridge and the Woodridge Park District host their 40th annual Jubilee at the corner of Woodridge and Center Drives. The event includes live music, a carnival, bingo, a fishing derby, a magic show, inflatables, a gaming truck, face painting, air brush tattoos, food and drink vendors, and fireworks. Grown-ups can participate in the Beer & Donut Dash. Visit the website here.
Chicago Park District Movies in the Park
Various Chicago Parks - FREE
Thursday, June 12-Saturday, June 14
Hollywood comes to Chicago this summer with hundreds of movies throughout city parks! Bring your own blanket or chairs for retro favorites, kids' classics, and recent box office hits. Visit the website here.
Grant Park Music Festival
Downtown - FREE
Friday, June 13
Chicagoans of all ages can enjoy the Grant Park Music Festival, a 10-week celebration featuring world-class classical music concerts and community engagement—a Chicago tradition for more than 80 years. Visit the website here.
Scottish Festival and Highland Games at DuPage County Fairgrounds
Wheaton
Friday, June 13-Saturday, June 14
Illinois’ oldest non-profit is bringing back the beloved two-day Scottish extravaganza featuring North America’s largest and most prestigious pipe band competition, the crowd-pleasing heavy athletics, The Dogs of Scotland with a rescue dog agility show, and much more. Visit the website here.
St. Demetrios Taste of Greece Festival
Elmhurst - FREE
Friday, June 13-Sunday, June 15
Opa! Families can taste a little Greek culture at St. Demetrios Church's annual celebration. The event includes Greek food and beverages, live music, Greek dancing, a carnival, and tours of the Greek Orthodox Church. Visit the website here.
Artists of the Wall Festival
Rogers Park - FREE
Saturday, June 14-Sunday, June 15
Watch as more than 150 artists paint sections of the 600-foot retaining wall along the lakefront from Farwell Avenue to Morse Avenue. Musical performances and food and drink vendors add to the family-friendly fun. Visit the website here.
Busse Lake Outdoors Day and Fishing Derby
Elk Grove Village - FREE
Saturday, June 14
Kids can bring their dads to explore Busse Woods and participate in a free fishing derby. Climb trees, play in nature, meet animals and more. Prizes will be awarded to fishing derby participants and local foods will be available for purchase. Visit the website here.
Naperville Neighbors United Celebrates Juneteenth
Naperville - FREE
Saturday, June 14
Naperville Neighbors United celebrates Juneteenth at Rotary Hill. Families are invited to hear guest speakers. The event will also include a celebration of Naperville's rich diversity by including spoken word, musical, and dance and performances by the many African-American individuals and groups in the community. Visit the website here.
Bitter Jest Musical Festival
Highland Park
Friday, June 13-Sunday, June 14
Each week, a different local band and food vendor will team up to entertain Highland Park families. The series finale will feature the best bands of the fest at Navy Pier on Labor Day weekend. Visit the website here.
Bronzeville's 2025 Juneteenth Celebration: Honoring the Legacy of Freedom
Bronzeville - FREE
Saturday, June 14
Bronzeville's annual Juneteenth celebration is sponsored by The Black Star Project, FAM Entertainment Theater Company, The Bud Billiken Parade, and the Office of State Representative Kam Buckner This year's theme — Honoring the Legacy of Freedom: Remembering the Past, Inspiring the Future — calls on our community to come together like never before. Whether you stay for the entire event or stop by for just a moment, your presence matters. Juneteenth is more than a celebration — it's a living legacy of resilience, resistance, and rising above. Visit the website here.
Franklin Park Fest
Franklin Park
Thursday, June 12- Sunday, June 15
Franklin Park closes its downtown streets for live entertainment, food vendors, and a beer and wine garden from June 12-15. The event includes a carnival and five live bands throughout Friday and Saturday. Railroad Day will be on Saturday, June 14, and feature train-themed activities. Visit the website here.
Midsommarfest
Andersonville - FREE
Friday, June 13- Sunday, June 15
Visitors to traditionally Swedish Andersonville can enjoy Swedish traditions such as dancing around the May Pole, making floral crowns, and wearing Viking hats. Kids can visit the Kids and Family area at Clark and Summerdale to enjoy activities such as coloring, dancing, music, and art. Visit the website here.
Deerfield Library Pride Family Storytime
Deerfield - FREE
Saturday, June 14
Join Deerfield Library in celebrating Pride Month with family friendly books, songs and fun! This event is appropriate for all ages. Visit the website here.
Take Me Fishing!
Westmont
Saturday, June 14
Teach a kid to fish at Bernas Park in Westmont for a special Father's Day weekend outing. Prizes and giveaways available while supplies last. Visit the website here.
Real Men Cook- Chicago
Marquette Park
Sunday, June 15
Celebrate the bond between fathers and their families as men cook delicious dishes and enjoy music together with their families. This event is meant to promote a positive images of men in relationship to their families and communities. Visit the website here.
Music of The Grateful Dead for Kids Father's Day and Juneteenth Celebration
Evanston
Saturday, June 14
Dads and kids alike can enjoy the music of Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia as performed by The Rock and Roll Playhouse at Thalia Hall. The Rock and Roll Playhouse combines games, movement, stories, and rock and roll to create a fun family experience. They know that little ears can be sensitive so they keep the volume down at their shows. Some children still feel more comfortable with ear protection so use your best judgement. Visit the website here.
Father's Day Classic Car Show at Oakbrook Center
Oak Brook - FREE
Sunday, June 15
More than 80 antique, vintage, and unique cars will be on display in this annual show at Oakbrook Center for Father's Day. Cars date back from the early 1900s and come from all over the world. Visit the website here.
Fiestas Patronales Puertorriquenas
Humboldt Park
Thursday, June 12- Sunday, June 15
Celebrate Puerto Rican art, culture, community, and food at this annual festival in Humboldt Park. The fest will include a kids area, live music, carnival rides and games, a dominoes tournament, live art in the park and cultural performances. The Puerto Rican Day Parade will take place on June 14 beginning at Division and Campbell and proceeding into Humboldt Park. Visit the website here.
Highland Park Father's Day Miniature Golf
Highland Park
Sunday, June 15
Dads receive a free round of miniature golf. Enjoy a relaxing, fun round of golf. Visit the website here.
Soundwalks: Guided Listening in Chicago Parks
Palmer Square - FREE
Saturday, June 14
Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology (MSAE) is excited to announce the 2025 Summer Soundwalks schedule, in partnership with Night Out In The Parks and Chicago Parks District.Throughout the summer, everyone is invited to explore soundwalking in 6 different public parks. Led by teaching artists and special guests, these soundwalks will guide our listening awareness across the natural and cultural dimensions of Chicago landscapes. Visit the website here.