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Category: Family Events

Spring Break Programs at Navy Pier

Navy Pier is transforming into the ultimate Spring Break destination for Chicagoans this March. The Pier will be hosting a full week of fun starting on Monday, March 23 with Spring Break at the Pier. Families can experience programs from local organizations and Navy Pier partners such as The Butterfly House, Victoria Djembe Academy, Somos Arte Chicago,…
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March 18, 2026
Get Ready to ShamRock at Navy Pier

Navy Pier welcomes back ‘Shamrockin’ at the Pier’, the ultimate 21+ indoor St. Patrick’s Day pub crawl experience through six of the Pier’s most popular restaurant partners, as well as the Spirit of Chicago cruise ship. On Saturday, March 14, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., each stop along Navy Pier will roll out the green carpet…
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March 9, 2026
Free Admission for Locals to 360 CHICAGO to Celebrate Chicago’s 189th Birthday

360 CHICAGO, the iconic 94th floor observation deck at 875 N. Michigan Ave, will celebrate the City of Chicago’s 189th birthday on Wednesday, March 4 by once again granting free general admission to Chicago residents from Saturday, Feb. 28 through Friday, March 6. The observation deck’s CloudBar will also put a birthday twist on their…
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February 27, 2026
Champions of Magic comes to Chicago

The internationally acclaimed Champions Of Magic will bring their blockbuster illusion spectacular to Chicago for a limited engagement this summer, beginning June 6 at the intimate, beautifully restored Studebaker Theater (410 South Michigan Avenue). Described as “two hours of mind-twisting, logic-defying entertainment,” by the London Review, Champions Of Magic features the production’s largest and most ambitious illusions ever, combining cutting-edge visual…
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February 20, 2026
The Last Stronghold added to EXP Rosemont Experiences

Last September, my son and I were able to experience the opening of EXP Rosemont. The experience was so amazing that we told all our friends about it. Now, a new experience has been added for families to check out! Infinity Experiences is taking audiences on an epic new adventure at EXP Rosemont with the…
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February 13, 2026
Monster Jam Returns to Allstate Arena

Get ready for the event that will change everything you thought you knew about freestyle – Monster Jam Freestyle Mania™, where Monster Jam® trucks team up with Freestyle Motocross (FMX) bikes to deliver gravity-defying skills and thrills. Cheer for your favorite team at Allstate Arena from February 27-March 1, 2026 as they pull off stunts…
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January 25, 2026
First Gundam Store in the U.S. will be in Chicago

The first U.S. based Gundam store will open this December!
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December 2, 2025
Indoor Farmers Market begins in Wicker Park on December 7th.

The Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, the economic development organization for the neighborhoods’ commercial districts, announces that the 2025–2026 Wicker Park Farmers Market will move indoors for the winter season. Formerly held at The Robey, the market will now take place at Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club (1750 N. Milwaukee Ave.) for the first time. Beginning Sunday, Dec.…
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December 1, 2025
Halloween Weekend in Wicker Park

The Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, the economic entity of theneighborhoods’ commercial districts, announces the 2025 summer schedule for the Wicker Park Farmers Market. Kicking off the 25th anniversary season on Sunday, May 4, the outdoor market will be held at Wicker Park (1425 N. Damen Ave) from 8a.m. – 2p.m., continuing on Sundays…
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October 22, 2025
Santa Returns to the Fashion Outlets of Chicago!

Santa returns with fun activities for the entire family.
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October 10, 2025