Category: Family Events

  • Global Connection Series at Navy Pier

    Navy Pier, in partnership with ComEd, is bringing back its popular Global Connections Series. Cultural celebrations will include Lunar New Year, International Carnival, and Holi. This free event series is set to take place in the Aon Grand Ballroom. Kicking off Navy Pier’s Global Connections series, the Aon Grand Ballroom will be transformed into a…

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  • Celebrate your Valentine at Navy Pier

    Cupid’s bow is aimed squarely at Navy Pier as the city’s most storied waterfront destination prepares for its biggest Valentine’s celebration to-date. Kicking into high gear with the Pier’s first-ever Valentine’s themed fireworks display on Feb. 10, Navy Pier and its partners are spreading the love over two full weeks of one-of-a-kind experiences, romantic photo ops, and…

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  • Navy Pier Commemorates Black History Month with a Spotlight on Black Art and Artisans

    Navy Pier will celebrate Black History Month with a rich tapestry of free programming showcasing the artistic and cultural vibrancy of the Black community in Chicago and beyond. Plans call for the month-long return of Navy Pier’s Black Makers Market, an extension of the groundbreaking PERSPECTIVE fine art exhibition, and interactive workshops hosted by guest artists from Women’s Live Artist…

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  • Indie Comics Creator Con

    Indie Comics Creator Con

    As we ring in the new year, we look ahead to March for the first-ever Indie Comics Creator Con (IC3). It’s a meeting of the minds as a new international indie scene gathers in person for the first time, offering attendees a selection of the best of a new crop of artisanal comics, all available…

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  • Groundhog Day Movie Cast Reunion

    Groundhog Day Movie Cast Reunion

    Fans are invited to join in the celebration of Harold Ramis’ extraordinary life and career with an official Groundhog Day Celebration on Feb. 2 at 3:00 p.m. CST, the 10th anniversary of Harold’s passing, at Harry Caray’s Tavern Navy Pier. (Harold was a partner in the restaurant.) To commemorate Chicago’s officially declared Harold Ramis Day,…

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  • SPARKLE LIGHT FESTIVAL RETURNS TO ROSEMONT’S IMPACT FIELD

    SPARKLE LIGHT FESTIVAL RETURNS TO ROSEMONT’S IMPACT FIELD

    Friends, The Fandads have experienced the Sparkle Light Festival a few times and it is always a blast going! Get ready to make plans and have fun with your family! The Village of Rosemont is thrilled to announce the return of Sparkle Light Festival at Impact Field, the premier holiday destination for family fun. This…

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  • Chance the Rapper X WNDR Museum

    Chance the Rapper X WNDR Museum

    Celebrated global hip-hop artist Chance the Rapper today announced he will launch The Chance Store, a special retail pop-up at WNDR Museum Chicago, in celebration of his sold-out Acid Rap Ten Year Anniversary Show at the United Center on August 19. Running August 16 – 20, The Chance Store will feature a limited supply of exclusive merchandise, apparel and…

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  • Things To Do At FANEXPO Chicago

    Things To Do At FANEXPO Chicago

    Attending FAN EXPO Chicago, the region’s longest-running comic and pop culture convention, may seem overwhelming for the first-time guest. With so much to see and do over the four-day Expo, we’ve compiled some of the top highlights to help fans plan their visit to this year’s show, running August 10 – 13, 2023 at the…

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  • Chicago, Get Ready to CAMP!

    Chicago, Get Ready to CAMP!

    CAMP, The Family Experience Company, is bringing its beloved shop-and-play retail experience to the Midwest this summer with a 7,500-square-foot Chicago location at 651 W. North Avenue. CAMP is part toy store, part party venue, part immersive theater space — behind CAMP’s signature Magic Door, a speakeasy-style pivoting wall leads to interactive family experiences that…

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  • Blue Man Group is getting a Pretty Damn Sweet Upgrade this Summer

    Blue Man Group is getting a Pretty Damn Sweet Upgrade this Summer

    We have been lucky to attend the Blue Man Group a few times. The second time we attended was my son’s first visit and he had a blast. The show is so visually entertaining and I am excited about their new upgrades. Check out the teaser video below and read about the Blue Man Group…

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