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Live at the Second City: Comedy Dance Chicago presents HAPPY DANCE! Big Moves. Bigger Laughs

Starts in 11 hrs · Sat, May 16, 7:00 PM UTC · The Second City Chicago · 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL · Ages 5–95

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Adult Book Discussion: The Nickel Boys

Starts in 10 hrs · Sat, May 16, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Uptown · 929 W. Buena Ave., Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

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Science Club

Starts in 10 hrs · Sat, May 16, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Blackstone · 4904 S. Lake Park Ave., Chicago, IL · Ages 6–13

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Saturday Story Time

Starts in 6 hrs · Sat, May 16, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Daley, Richard J.-Bridgeport Branch · 3400 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL

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Chicago Cubs at Chicago White Sox

Sat, May 16, 11:10 PM UTC · Guaranteed Rate Field · 333 W 35th St, Chicago, IL

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Saturday Open Play

Starts in 9 hrs · Sat, May 16, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Kelly · 6151 S. Normal Blvd., Chicago, IL

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WTTW Kids Learn & Play

Starts in 8 hrs · Sat, May 16, 4:00 PM–4:45 PM UTC · Garfield Ridge · 6348 S. Archer Ave., Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

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Garfield Park Neighborhood Market - Indoor Season

Garfield Park Neighborhood Market - Indoor Season · 135 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL

Farmers Market in Chicago, IL

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Glenwood Sunday Market

Glenwood Sunday Market · Chicago, IL

Farmers Market in Chicago, IL

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Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party Packages

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese Chicago · 1830 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago, IL

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LEGO® and More Club

In 3 days · Tue, May 19, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center · 400 S. State St., Chicago, IL

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Urban Air Chicago: Save Big. Play All Year

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Chicago · 1801 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL

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Shamilton the Improvised Hip Hop American Musical

In 6 days · Sat, May 23, 1:30 AM UTC · The Second City Chicago · 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL · Ages Up to 5

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National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture

National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture · 3015 W. Division St., Chicago, IL, 60622, Chicago, IL

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Plant Chicago Farmers Market

Plant Chicago Farmers Market · 4459 S Marshfield Ave, Chicago, IL

Farmers Market in Chicago, IL

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Community Art Garden at the Elliott Donnelley Youth Center

Community Art Garden at the Elliott Donnelley Youth Center · 3947 S.Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60653, Chicago, IL

Arts Crafts in Chicago, IL

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Sky Zone Chicago Lincoln Park: Annual Pass 2026

Happening now · Mar 13 – Jun 10 · Sky Zone Chicago Lincoln Park · 1419 N. Kingsbury Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 1+

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Story Time

In 1 week · Thu, May 28, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Humboldt Park Branch · 1605 N. Troy Street, Chicago, IL

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Fun with Kids

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Lego® Club

In 3 days · Tue, May 19, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Merlo · 644 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

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Escape Room: Mystery Incorporated

In 4 days · Wed, May 20, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Rogers Park Branch · 6907 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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8/2-Butterfly Paint Party

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine North Center · 3849 N Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL

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Sew a Mini-Moon Pillow

In 3 days · Tue, May 19, 8:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Merlo Branch · 644 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL

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Get Ready for Baby

Tomorrow · Sun, May 17, 6:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center Branch · 400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL · Ages Up to 5

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Escape Room Play Test

In 2 days · Mon, May 18, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · West Pullman Branch · 830 W. 119th Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 10+

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Teen Study Hour

In 4 days · Wed, May 20, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Chicago Bee Branch · 3647 S. State Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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Teen Club @ Lincoln Park

In 5 days · Thu, May 21, 8:30 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Lincoln Park Branch · 1150 W. Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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Buttons & Beads

In 3 days · Tue, May 19, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Sulzer Regional Library · 4455 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL

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Hidden Gems

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Sunday Play Group

Tomorrow · Sun, May 17, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Northtown Branch · 6800 N. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL

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Little Black Pearl Art & Design Center

Little Black Pearl Art & Design Center · 1060 E. 47th St., Chicago, IL, 60653, Chicago, IL

Museum Exhibit in Chicago, IL

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Come, Stay, Play / Ven, Quédate, Juega

In 4 days · Wed, May 20, 3:30 PM–4:15 PM UTC · North Pulaski Branch · 4300 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL

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Mother Goose at Play: Toddler and Preschool Story and Play Time

In 4 days · Wed, May 20, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Scottsdale Branch · 4101 W. 79th Street, Chicago, IL · Ages Up to 5

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Tween Craft Night

In 5 days · Thu, May 21, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Woodson Regional Library · 9525 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL · Ages 8+

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Kids Night Out

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Oak Park · 124 N Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL

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HERITAGE Museum of Asian Art

HERITAGE Museum of Asian Art · 3500 S. Morgan St., Chicago, IL, 60609, Chicago, IL

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Teen Game Night

In 2 days · Mon, May 18, 1:00 PM–2:00 PM UTC · Clearing Branch · 6423 W. 63rd Place, Chicago, IL · Ages 13–19

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch

Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch · 3436 South King Drive, Chicago, IL

Library Program in Chicago, IL

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Free Things to Do

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West Loop Branch

West Loop Branch · 122 North Aberdeen Street, Chicago, IL

Library Program in Chicago, IL

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Near North Branch

Near North Branch · 310 West Division Street, Chicago, IL

Library Program in Chicago, IL

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Teen Zone

In 3 days · Tue, May 19, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Dunning Branch · 7455 W. Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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Tales, Tunes and Play Time for Babies

In 5 days · Thu, May 21, 3:30 PM–4:15 PM UTC · Edgebrook · 5331 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL

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Tales for Twos and Threes

In 5 days · Thu, May 21, 3:30 PM–4:15 PM UTC · Mayfair Branch · 4400 W. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL

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Teen Game Night

In 2 days · Mon, May 18, 1:00 PM–2:00 PM UTC · Clearing · 6423 W. 63rd Pl., Chicago, IL · Ages 13–19

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Board Game Night

In 3 days · Tue, May 19, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · South Chicago Branch · 9055 S. Houston Avenue, Chicago, IL

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YOUmedia Open Shop

In 3 days · Tue, May 19, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Whitney M. Young, Jr. · 415 East 79th St., Chicago, IL

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LEGO® Night

In 2 days · Mon, May 18, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Blackstone Branch · 4904 S. Lake Park Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages 4–12

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WTTW Kids Learn & Play

In 5 days · Thu, May 21, 3:30 PM–4:15 PM UTC · Budlong Woods Branch · 5630 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

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Opera Cat's Playhouse Story Time

In 6 days · Fri, May 22, 3:00 PM–3:45 PM UTC · Walker · 11071 S. Hoyne Ave., Chicago, IL

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Drop-In Gaming Hours

In 6 days · Fri, May 22, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Chicago Bee · 3647 S. State St., Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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Buttons & Beads

In 3 days · Tue, May 19, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Sulzer Regional · 4455 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL

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Sunday Play Group

Tomorrow · Sun, May 17, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Northtown · 6800 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL

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Hands-on STEAM

In 5 days · Thu, May 21, 11:00 PM–12:15 AM UTC · Jefferson Park · 5363 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago, IL

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Teen Zone

In 5 days · Thu, May 21, 7:45 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Near North Branch · 310 W. Division Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 13–18

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Game On!

In 5 days · Thu, May 21, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · West Lawn · 4020 W. 63rd St., Chicago, IL · Ages 10–19

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Live at the Second City: Comedy Dance Chicago presents HAPPY DANCE! Big Moves. Bigger Laughs

Adult Book Discussion: The Nickel Boys

Science Club

Saturday Story Time

Chicago Cubs at Chicago White Sox

Saturday Open Play

WTTW Kids Learn & Play

Garfield Park Neighborhood Market - Indoor Season

Glenwood Sunday Market

Near You

Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party Packages

LEGO® and More Club

Urban Air Chicago: Save Big. Play All Year

Shamilton the Improvised Hip Hop American Musical

National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture

Plant Chicago Farmers Market

Community Art Garden at the Elliott Donnelley Youth Center

Sky Zone Chicago Lincoln Park: Annual Pass 2026

Story Time

Fun with Kids

Lego® Club

Escape Room: Mystery Incorporated

8/2-Butterfly Paint Party

Sew a Mini-Moon Pillow

Get Ready for Baby

Escape Room Play Test

Teen Study Hour

Teen Club @ Lincoln Park

Buttons & Beads

Hidden Gems

Sunday Play Group

Little Black Pearl Art & Design Center

Come, Stay, Play / Ven, Quédate, Juega

Mother Goose at Play: Toddler and Preschool Story and Play Time

Tween Craft Night

Kids Night Out

HERITAGE Museum of Asian Art

Teen Game Night

Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch

Free Things to Do

West Loop Branch

Near North Branch

Teen Zone

Tales, Tunes and Play Time for Babies

Tales for Twos and Threes

Teen Game Night

Board Game Night

YOUmedia Open Shop

LEGO® Night

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Opera Cat's Playhouse Story Time

Drop-In Gaming Hours

Buttons & Beads

Sunday Play Group

Hands-on STEAM

Teen Zone

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