Parks, trails, outdoor events, and nature activities in Chicago. Get outside and explore.
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This event is an in-person screening of the Grow-It-Together Garden Program. This online garden club is for adults 50 years and older who are interested in hydroponic gardening. Join others to learn tips from a Mather coach who will discuss a variety of garden topics and answer any questions that...
Fun Pass membership starting at $7.99/month. Bronze: 40 games/visit + 20% food discount. Silver: 100 games/visit + 30% food discount. Gold: 250 games/visit + 50% food discount. One pass covers up to 6 family members with unlimited visits.
Join us and celebrate Spring's arrival by painting and assembling your own wooden bird! Materials will be provided. For children of all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult during the program. Únete a nosotros y celebra la llegada de la primavera pintando y montando tu propio pájaro...
Adler Planetarium in Chicago, IL presents The Universe: A Walk Through Space and Time.
The “First Fridays Art Walk,” organized by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, welcomes art enthusiasts to explore the neighborhoods’ vibrant arts scene. All galleries, pop-up galleries, artistic spaces, and more will open their doors for guests to explore the exhibits, admire unique...
“No preguntarme nada” is a 90-minute bilingual (ENG/SP) poetry-writing workshop responding to the work of poet, playwright, and theater director Federico García Lorca. Participants will discuss source materials, respond to timed prompts, and share their work. Prompts will explore themes of...
Join us for a day of volunteering at Gage Park! If you need service/volunteer hours for school or are simply looking to help out your community, stop by the branch to do some volunteering. Materials will be provided, but make sure you bring your timesheets! For teens age 13 to 19. Club de...
Join Ms. Rachel in the Library’s Reading Garden for a 15-minute, all-ages spring story time before the annual egg hunt hosted by McKinley Community Play Garden! Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email...
I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit explores the flora and fauna of six different habitats, including the Desert, Ocean, Rainforest, Sky, Woods and City. The exhibit invites children and families to discover the diversity and interdependency of life in the natural world, fostering an appreciation...
A shaggy dog story is a meandering, gloriously digressive journey through a cascade of events that builds expectation with great care — only to land, deliberately and beautifully, on a disappointing anti-climax. It is storytelling for the sheer pleasure of storytelling. The great American...
Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass is part of the collection at Adler Planetarium in Chicago, IL. Highlights include rare and spectacular and rare books.
See Historic Atwood Sphere at Adler Planetarium in Chicago, IL. Features oldest planetarium.
Get 4 visits of 120-minute jump sessions for one guest. Includes 20% off Fuel Zone, access to Members Only Events, and party discounts. Sessions must be used within 60 days of purchase. SkySocks sold separately.
Community Design Labs is part of the collection at Adler Planetarium in Chicago, IL. Suitable for all ages.
Clark Family Welcome Gallery is part of the collection at Adler Planetarium in Chicago, IL. Suitable for all ages.
“Open Your Eyes: Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop” is a 2‑hour, mostly indoor walking tour that uncovers Chicago’s hidden underground passages system, bringing guests to surprising building interiors accessible from underground, and filling in with lesser‑known stories and...
Whether gaming, learning new tech, or just vibing, we’ve got you covered. Join us Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 3D Printer Silhouette Vinyl Cutter Nintendo Switch DSLR Camera, Green Screen + Studio Lights Laptops + Headphones Button Maker Embroidery + Jewelry Kit Air-Dry Clay, Acrylic..
Imagine golfing on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan with the spectacular Chicago skyline as a backdrop. Two of the Chicago Park District's nine-hole golf...
Jombriel is scheduled to perform in Chicago at Park West on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
The Lincoln Park Farmers Market is a farmers market in Chicago, IL.
Humboldt Park is one of three parks established in 1869 with the West Park Commission. Originally landscaped by William Le Baron Jenney and later re-designed...
🎨🍕 Kids Night Out! 🍕🎨 Enjoy a night out while your kids enjoy a night of creativity, fun, and friends at our studio! At Kids Night Out , children will: Paint a ceramic piece of their choice Enjoy pizza and games Create, laugh, and have fun in a safe, supervised environment ✨ Event Details Cost: $4
Come find what’s yours! Get assistance searching for missing money and help filling out the initial claim form. I-Cash is a searchable database where Illinois residents can search for unclaimed funds. Property is returned at no cost with the proper identification. Accessibility Need sign language...
Altitude Trampoline Park is an indoor trampoline and adventure park with wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pits, dodgeball, rock climbing, and birthday parties.
Centrally located in downtown Chicago along the Chicago River, 10pin redefines the bowling experience by combining a retro sport and a hip, upscale lounge into...
Wicker Park Farmers Market is a farmers market in Chicago, IL.
This Bronzeville Chicago Youth Center facility hosts what is perhaps the preeminent collection of public community art in the city. In 1991, encouraged by the...
Come join us in Nature Club as we dig for dinos! This week we will explore Geology through interactive STEM activities: Dinosaur fossil site dig Excavate dinosaur bones from a "dino egg" Handle real bones, fossils and gems For kids 7 to 13 and their guardians. How to Attend Register by noon...
Home of the Chicago City Amateur. Located 15 minutes south of downtown, this historic 18-hole course is the pride of the Chicago Park District. Mature...
Bring in a completed coloring sheet on your next visit and earn free play points that can be converted into arcade prizes. Download coloring sheets from the Chuck E. Cheese website.
Escape room World City Trail by World City Trail in Chicago on worldofescapes.com. Description, photos, reviews, contacts, schedule and online booking. Groups of 1-5 players.
Green City Market Lincoln Park is a farmers market in Chicago, IL. The market is located in Lincoln Park, at the intersection of Clark St. and Lincoln Ave. Products: Organic (USDA Certified). Accepts: WIC; Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program; SNAP; Accept EBT at a central location.
Megaformer Pilates in River North. Intense slow-burn resistance training.
Chicago Curry House is conveniently located just a quick drive/walk away from conventions center, millennium park, and field museums on South loop Chicago. Chicago Curry...
The last day of frost has passed ! Come plant a garden with us with the seedlings that we've been growing in the teen area all month! For ages 13-18. If it rains, we may have to cancel the program. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event?...
Kayak and SUP rentals on the Chicago River. Architecture tours and sunset paddles.
Park Manor Wine Bar is a neighborhood-rooted wine bar and lounge offering a thoughtfully curated selection of wines, craft cocktails, and elevated small bites in...
295.4 acres · playground, dog friendly, tennis, skate park, garden
This remarkable group of buildings created as a harmonious street wall by Marshall & Fox is one of the few lakefront stretches with no recent...
Located in the new 54-story skyscraper on the edge of the Chicago River, Porter Kitchen & Deck features classic American cuisine in an elegant and...
