Best Kid-Friendly Activities in Chicago, IL

Film Screening: James and the Giant Peach (1996)

In 3 days · Fri, Apr 17, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center · 400 S. State St., Chicago, IL

The Chicago Neighborhoods with Steve Shanabruch Guest Host: Block Club Chicago

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center · 400 S. State St., Chicago, IL

Galewood-Mont Clare Branch

Galewood-Mont Clare Branch · 6871 W. Belden Avenue, Chicago, IL

Library Program in Chicago, IL

Film Screening: Love Jones (1999)

In 3 days · Fri, Apr 17, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Back of the Yards · 2111 W. 47th St., Chicago, IL

Teen Program: Create a Self-Care Oil Blend

Tue, Apr 14, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Toman · 2708 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

Thurgood Marshall Branch

Thurgood Marshall Branch · 7506 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL

Library Program in Chicago, IL

Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party Packages

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese Chicago · 5030 S. Kedzie, Chicago, IL

Film Screening: Captain America: Brave New World (2025)

In 5 days · Sun, Apr 19, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Toman · 2708 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL

Andersonville Farmers Market

Andersonville Farmers Market · 1500 W Catalpa Ave, Chicago, IL

Farmers Market in Chicago, IL

Meet Marjorie Stewart Joyner: Hair Ornament Workshop

Starts in 1 hr · Mon, Apr 13, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Woodson Regional Library · 9525 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL

Adult Craft Club: Spring Wall Pocket

In 5 days · Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · McKinley Park · 1915 W. 35th St., Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

Hegewisch Farmers Market

Hegewisch Farmers Market · 13323 S Green Bay Ave, Chicago, IL

Farmers Market in Chicago, IL

Nature and Garden Club

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 15, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Woodson Regional · 9525 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL

Teen Anime and Manga Club

In 5 days · Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Gage Park Branch · 2807 W. 55th Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

Garfield Park Neighborhood Market - Indoor Season

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

Farmers Market in Chicago, IL

Teen Advisory Group

In 5 days · Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · North Pulaski · 4300 W. North Ave., Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

Little Builder's Club

Happening now · Mon, Apr 13, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · South Chicago Branch · 9055 S. Houston Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages 6–12

Glenwood Sunday Market

Glenwood Sunday Market · Chicago, IL

Farmers Market in Chicago, IL

Chuck E. Cheese Fun Pass: Unlimited Visits

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese Chicago · 5030 S. Kedzie, Chicago, IL

Perler Bead Club

In 2 days · Thu, Apr 16, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Chicago Bee Branch · 3647 S. State Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

Leather Archives & Museum

Leather Archives & Museum · 6418 N. Greenview Ave., Chicago, IL, 60626, Chicago, IL

Museum Exhibit in Chicago, IL

Story Time with Mr. Bruce

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 15, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Whitney M. Young, Jr. Branch · 415 E. 79th Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 2–6

Teen Art Club: Embroidery

Happening now · Mon, Apr 13, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Humboldt Park · 1605 N. Troy St., Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago – Money Museum

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago – Money Museum · 230 S. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL, 60604, Chicago, IL

Museum Exhibit in Chicago, IL

Knight Moves: Chess Club

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 15, 10:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Avalon Branch · 8148 S. Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages 10+

Book Fiesta Story Time / Fiesta de Libros

In 6 days · Mon, Apr 20, 4:15 PM–4:45 PM UTC · Albany Park · 3401 W. Foster Ave., Chicago, IL

The Polish Museum of America

The Polish Museum of America · 984 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL, 60642, Chicago, IL

Museum Exhibit in Chicago, IL

Monday Matinee: Sarah’s Oil (2025)

Mon, Apr 13, 7:00 PM–8:45 PM UTC · Edgewater · 6000 N. Broadway St., Chicago, IL

Sunday Play Group

In 5 days · Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Northtown Branch · 6800 N. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL

The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center

The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center · 740 E. 56th Pl., Chicago, IL, 60637, Chicago, IL

Museum Exhibit in Chicago, IL

Learn Chess with Dave

In 5 days · Sun, Apr 19, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Walker Branch · 11071 S. Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages 10+

Film Screening: Nas Time is Illmatic (2014)

In 5 days · Sun, Apr 19, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Daley, Richard M. · 733 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, IL

National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture

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

Museum Exhibit in Chicago, IL

Exploring Your Roots: A Bilingual Poetry Workshop with Logan Lu

Starts in 1 hr · Mon, Apr 13, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Portage-Cragin · 5108 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL

Harold's Legacy Continues: The Power in Voting!

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 15, 10:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center Branch · 400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL

A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum

A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum · 10406 S. Maryland Ave., Chicago, IL, 60628, Chicago, IL

Museum Exhibit in Chicago, IL

Adult Book Club: Such a Fun Age /Club de Libros de Adultos: Los Mejores Anos

In 3 days · Thu, Apr 16, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Back of the Yards · 2111 W. 47th St., Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

8/2-Butterfly Paint Party

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

Plant Chicago Farmers Market

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

Farmers Market in Chicago, IL

Monday Matinee Kids' Film Screening: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (2025)

Happening now · Mon, Apr 13, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Lincoln Belmont · 1659 W. Melrose St., Chicago, IL

Teen Pop Up: Jellyfish Lanterns

In 6 days · Mon, Apr 20, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Vodak-East Side Branch · 3710 E. 106th Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

Swedish American Museum

Swedish American Museum · 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, 60640, Chicago, IL

Museum Exhibit in Chicago, IL

Game Playtest: Botanical Battle

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 15, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · West Englewood · 1745 W. 63rd St., Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

Teen Craft: Fuse Bead Art

Tue, Apr 14, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Little Italy · 1336 W. Taylor St., Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

HERITAGE Museum of Asian Art

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

Museum Exhibit in Chicago, IL

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

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 18, 7:00 PM UTC · The Second City Chicago · 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL · Ages 5–95

Urban Air Chicago: Save Big. Play All Year

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

Jane Addams Hull-House Museum

Jane Addams Hull-House Museum · 800 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, 60607, Chicago, IL

Museum Exhibit in Chicago, IL

Little Learners’ Lab

In 6 days · Mon, Apr 20, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Austin Branch · 5615 W. Race Avenue, Chicago, IL

Recording Studio Certification for Teens

Tue, Apr 14, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Merlo · 644 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL