Things to Do for Kids in Chicago
in June 2026

Cream of Wheaton
Wheaton - FREE
Thursday - Sunday, June 4-7
Celebrate the best parts of living in Wheaton at this annual summer festival. Enjoy live entertainment, food vendors, arts and crafts, a carnival, kids' activities, and a 5K or 10K race. Tower Mini Golf will also have buy one get one free admission. Website

Ribfest Chicago (at North Center Town Square)
North Center
Friday - Sunday, June 5-7
Barbecue-loving families can enjoy ribs, music, and a kids' play area at this North Center street festival. Kids and their grown-ups can taste and vote on many different local restaurants' rib offerings, and kids can play games, jump on inflatables, and enjoy kid-friendly entertainment. Website

Highwood Kick Off To Summer Carnival
Highwood
Friday - Sunday, June 5-7
Celebrate the end of another crazy school year with a carnival in the Highwood Metra Station parking lot. Recent graduates will receive $5 off on unlimited-ride wristbands. Website

Tom's Try-athlon
Oak Brook
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Kids ages 6-14 can participate in a triathlon at the Oak Brook Park District. The race promotes exercise in a fun and energetic way. Website

Elmhurst Cycling Classic Community & Family Fun Ride
Elmhurst- FREE
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Families of all ages are invited to join a FREE fun bike ride around the Elmhurst Cycling Classic course. Racers, bring your family! Decorate yourself or your bike as part of the America 250 theme! Regardless, you'll be cheered on by the crowds as you ride some laps around Elmhurst University. Website

Good Night Moon at Chicago Children's Theatre
West Loop
Saturday & Sunday, June 6 & 7, 2026
This musical based on Margaret Wise Brown’s beloved children’s book is drenched in primary colors that pay homage to Clement Hurd’s vivid illustrations in an all-new, immersive setting. Catchy songs, delightful dancing, a technicolor set, the quiet poetry of the original tale, and the humorous antics of one very nocturnal bunny all play a part in this fun, family-friendly celebration of one of the most iconic children’s books of all time. Website

Frontier Kite Fly Fest
Naperville- FREE
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Families can go fly a kite or watch professionals perform kite stunts at this Naperville Park District event. The event includes live music, a bounce house, crafts, giveaways, and, of course, a family kite flying area and kite demonstrations. The skate park will also be open for demos and open skating. Website

Movies at Gallagher Way
Citywide - FREE
Wednesdays, June 10 & 24, 2026
Visit Gallagher Way near Wrigley Field to see a variety of blockbusters on the big screen. Food trucks from local favorite restaurants like Big Star and West Town Bakery sell their goodies at the park. Website

Fiestas Patronales Puertorriquenas (in Humboldt Park)
Humboldt Park
Thursday - Sunday, June 11-14
Celebrate Puerto Rican art, culture, community, and food at this annual festival. 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 13 beginning at Division and Campbell and proceeding into Humboldt Park. Website

Franklin Park Fest
Franklin Park - FREE
Thursday - Sunday, June 11-14, 2026
Franklin Park closes its downtown streets for live entertainment, food vendors, and a beer and wine garden. The event includes a carnival and five live bands throughout Friday and Saturday. Railroad Day is on Saturday, June 13, and features train-themed activities. Website

Old Canal Days (in Downtown Lockport)
Lockport - FREE
Thursday - Sunday, June 11-14
Families can celebrate Lockport's past and present at this annual festival. A carnival, museum exhibits, a food court, live music, a magic show, a car show, and duck races will entertain families and bring out the region's heritage. Antique appraisers will give families a chance to find out what their antiques are worth, or families can travel on a trolley or go on a cemetery tour to learn more of the town's history. Website

Scottish Festival and Highland Games at DuPage County Fairgrounds
Wheaton
Friday & Saturday, June 12 & 13
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. This year's festival will include a parade of tartans and a watch party of one of Scotland's World Cup soccer matches. Website

Midsommarfest (in Andersonville)
Andersonville
Friday - Sunday, June 12-14
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. Website

Eldridge Adventure Day
Elmhurst - FREE
Sunday, June 14
Adventure-loving kids and their parents can participate in bug hunts, a fishing derby, nature bingo, and balloon twisting in Elmhurst's Eldridge Park. Food trucks will serve lunch and treats. Website

DuSable Museum of African American History's Juneteenth Celebrating Freedom
Bronzeville - FREE
Friday, June 19, 2026
Visit the DuSable Museum of African American History to celebrate Juneteenth with a community barbecue. Enjoy a vibrant mix of education, entertainment, food, and local vendors as the museum honors Black history, culture, and freedom. Website

Take Me Fishing! (at Bernas Park)
Westmont - FREE
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Teach a kid to fish at Bernas Park in Westmont for a special Father's Day weekend outing. Prizes and giveaways are available while supplies last. Website

Dragon Boat Race for Literacy (in Tom Ping Memorial Park)
Chinatown - FREE
Saturday, June 20
The Chicago Chinatown Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Dragon Boat Race for Literacy, featuring a lion dance opening ceremony, dragon boat races, cultural performances, exhibition booths, and children's activities. Website

DuPage Children's Museum's Mess Fest
Naperville
Saturday, June 20
Get extra messy in the parking lot of the DuPage Children's Museum! Kids can enjoy a giant paint pendulum, mud kitchen, shaving cream block building, polymer playground, slime station, body painting, and a wash station at this extra ooey gooey event. Website

Bronzeville's Annual Juneteenth Celebration
Bronzeville - FREE
Saturday, June 20, 2026
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. Families can enjoy live performances and entertainment, local vendors and small businesses, free activities for families and youth, community engagement and cultural experiences, and special recognition honoring influential fathers and father figures who strengthen our neighborhoods. Website

Artists of the Wall Festival
Rogers Park - FREE
Saturday & Sunday, June 20 & 21
Watch as more than 160 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. Website

Swedish Days (in Downtown Geneva)
Geneva - FREE
Wednesday - Sunday, June 24-28
Geneva's "Swede" annual summer festival began in 1949. It includes music, food vendors, carnival rides, and a Swedish celebration called a Vast that hosts traditions such as stories, dancing around the Maypole, and a festival queen. On Kids' Day, children can watch a parade, play in a basketball or dodgeball tournament, participate in a music contest, and visit a display of fire trucks and ladders. Website

Rotary Grove Fest
Downers Grove - FREE
Thursday - Sunday, June 25-28
Downers Grove celebrates summer with live music and entertainment, a carnival, a food and business expo, a craft beer fest, and a car show in its downtown. The festival is free, but a $5 cover charge applies to those 16 and over entering the entertainment area. Website

Long Grove Strawberry Fest
Long Grove
Friday - Sunday, June 26-28
Enjoy strawberries in a variety of recipes at this annual festival celebrating the fruit. Loads of food, live entertainment, children's games and activities, and a classic carnival complete the strawberry-themed fun. Website

Taste of Grayslake Family Picnic and Fireworks
Grayslake - FREE
Saturday, June 27
Live music, local food vendors, and carnival rides lead up to the annual fireworks display in Grayslake. This kicks off the Fourth of July fireworks season in Chicago. Website

Navy Pier Pride
Downtown - FREE
Saturday, June 27
Everyone is welcome at Navy Pier Pride, featuring family-friendly festivities in honor of the LGBTQ+ community, such as storytimes with drag queens, DJs, dancing, and of course, fireworks! Website

Things to Do for Kids in Chicago in June 2026

Things to Do for Kids in Chicago
in June 2026