Chicago family events
25 upcoming. Family-friendly events in Chicago and suburbs: kids, theater, festivals, museums, zoos.
WednesdayNovember 25
10am to 5pm, through Nov 29Free
Garfield Park ConservatoryThe conservatory's winter floral display, free with admission Wednesdays through Sundays (open till 8pm Wednesdays). Reservation encouraged.
1pm, one of 10 dates
CIBC TheatreBlue Man Group's holiday edition at the CIBC Theatre: the 1pm matinees are recommended for ages 3 and up, about 90 minutes. Tickets from about $53.
ThursdayNovember 26
8 to 11amFree
State StreetChicago's Thanksgiving morning parade down State Street with giant balloons, floats, and marching bands, roughly 8 to 11am from Ida B. Wells Drive to Randolph. Free.
FridayNovember 27
10am, through Nov 29
Navy PierNavy Pier's indoor holiday playground: rides, an ice rink, visits with Santa, and thousands of holiday lights, all indoors in the Festival Hall. $27 in advance, $32 at the door; ages 2 and under free.
SaturdayDecember 19
5pm
Griffin Museum of Science and IndustryFamily-friendly after-hours at the museum: face painting, Santa meet-and-greet, the Grinch, and holiday cheer, all starting at 5pm. Included with general admission.
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