Chicago family weekend planner
A timeline weekend guide to family-friendly events in Chicago from Saturday, June 27 through Sunday, June 28: 100 events with times, venues, details, and official links. Build a 3-stop plan with FamHop.
From Saturday, June 27 through Sunday, June 28, FamHop found 100 dated family events across Chicago. The biggest clusters are ticketed (57), library (20), outdoors (18), museum (4), with options in Chicago, Elk Grove Village, Northbrook, Schaumburg, River Forest. Use the timeline below to compare times, venues, costs, age fit, and official event links before building a plan.
Elk Grove Village Public Library · Elk Grove Village · Free · Ages: toddler, preschool, school-age, tween
Eggers Grove · Chicago · Free · Ages: preschool, school-age
Field Museum Events · Chicago · Free · Ages: school-age
Jefferson · Chicago · Free · Ages: school-age
Crabtree Nature Center · Barrington Hills · Free · Ages: school-age
Robert Crown Branch Library · Evanston · Ages: school-age, tween
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Drop-in making, painting, drawing, and creative studio time.
Zoos, farms, gardens, and wildlife walks to get up close with the outdoors.
Read-alouds, story hours, rhyme times, author visits, and book clubs.
Sports, playgrounds, swimming, biking, and run-around energy burners.
Science, coding, robotics, building, and other hands-on, curious-kid programs.
Concerts, recitals, dance, theater, sing-alongs, and live shows.
Fairs, parades, seasonal celebrations, and big community gatherings.
Farmers markets, food trucks, tastings, and cooking fun.
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Generated June 26, 2026 from official event sources
65 events ordered by start time.
For adults, families, and teens We’re teaming up with the Friends of Cycling in Elk Grove to encourage you to add more biking to your summer. Sign up for the “I Can Bike There!” Summer Challenge for a chance…
Families with children of all ages Adopt a dinosaur to join your family this summer! Search the department for a photo of a prehistoric pal, then check-in at the reference desk to meet your newfound friend. …
Children of all ages Put your “eagle eyes” to the test with this seek-and-find. Finish the search and get a ticket to enter a raffle for a Squishmallow Bald Eagle! Children may work independently or with the…
Children of all ages Stop by each week to cast your vote and cheer on your favorite reptile relic to victory. Dinosaurs will face off in this fun, showdown to see who’s the ultimate fan favorite!
Children of all ages Kids from birth through 8th grade are invited to dig into our exciting reading program this summer! Join us to discover dinosaurs, explore the underground world of plants and animals, un…
Guess how much candy is in the container, closest guess will win all the candy! In case of multiple correct guesses, winner will be drawn at random from those entries.
Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. All levels of birding skills welcome!
Explore the forest and learn about local nature in this accessibility-focused walk.
Contribute to conservation as you help restore Sagawau’s diverse ecosystems by removing invasive plants species.
Cynthia Weill is a renowned author of many award-winning bilingual children's books in English and Spanish. These books for young children, known as the First Concepts in Mexican Folk Art series (Cinco Punto…
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Join us on 10-person voyager canoes for a fascinating tale of the hundreds -perhaps thousands- of escaped slaves / “Freedom Seekers” that came through this region prior to the Civil War, who often found refu…
Dress for a mess as you splash and squish in the mud! Presented with Hive Center for the Book Arts and Niles-Maine Library.
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Discover the diets and habitats of our ambassador animals and watch an engaging feeding demonstration.
Enjoy a 1-hour yoga class. Dress in active wear and bring a yoga mat. Grove 10.
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Children of all ages Drop by the library to make a simple craft on your own or with the help of a parent/caregiver. The craft will be available in Youth Services, while supplies last.
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Join us for picture books, songs, and activities to promote early literacy and vocabulary skills. All ages with an adult caregiver. Contact the Kids Room Desk at [email protected] or (630) 960–120…
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Join us for an acoustic ecology hike led by the Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology.
Saturday, June 27 on June 27, 2026 , 1:00pm – 3:00pm 1:00pm to 3:00pm
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Families with children ages 2–6 are invited to a free, drop-in PlayDate to celebrate Mexican folk art and Oaxacan culture with author Cynthia Weill. During this cultural storytime, Cynthia will read &i…
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Join us at feeding time as we give our outdoor Ambassador Animals their dinner.
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Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
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Drop-in with plastic water bottles and turn them into fun rainbow twirlers for your garden. Reduce, reuse, and recycle plastic water bottles by creating rainbow twirlers. Drop in with clear plastic water bot…
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Entering Grades K-3 Get ready for a roaring good time! Kids will play fun dino-themed bingo, win prizes, and enjoy a tasty snack along the way. Required registration is limited to EGVPL cardholders and begin…
9-12 years Ages: 9-12 years Test your coding skills with Dash: The Coding Robot. Work in pairs or small groups to complete various challenges. Test your coding skills with Dash: The Coding Robot. Work in pai…
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35 events ordered by start time.
For adults, families, and teens We’re teaming up with the Friends of Cycling in Elk Grove to encourage you to add more biking to your summer. Sign up for the “I Can Bike There!” Summer Challenge for a chance…
Families with children of all ages Adopt a dinosaur to join your family this summer! Search the department for a photo of a prehistoric pal, then check-in at the reference desk to meet your newfound friend. …
Children of all ages Put your “eagle eyes” to the test with this seek-and-find. Finish the search and get a ticket to enter a raffle for a Squishmallow Bald Eagle! Children may work independently or with the…
Children of all ages Stop by each week to cast your vote and cheer on your favorite reptile relic to victory. Dinosaurs will face off in this fun, showdown to see who’s the ultimate fan favorite!
Children of all ages Kids from birth through 8th grade are invited to dig into our exciting reading program this summer! Join us to discover dinosaurs, explore the underground world of plants and animals, un…
Guess how much candy is in the container, closest guess will win all the candy! In case of multiple correct guesses, winner will be drawn at random from those entries.
Kayak 3 miles from Schuth’s Grove to Plank Road Meadow. Equipment and shuttle provided. Beginners welcome.
Help us improve our wildlife habitat by cutting and removing invasive species. Ages 12 & up.
Open community paddle on 10-person canoes. Registration opens one month prior to event date.
Join us in the Crown Family PlayLab for a free, drop-in PlayDate honoring Pride Month and Stonewall Day! Families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free, drop-in, storytime session hosted by the PlayLab . …
Play and create with mud! Please dress for a muddy experience.
In the short documentary, Sueños De Una Monarca (Dreams of a Monarch), Director Julián Trejo Bax follows environmental activist Claudia Galeno-Sánchez as she turns her Chicago home into …
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Learn the art of cutting designs into linoleum blocks and inking prints. All skill levels welcomed. Ages 16 & up.
Presented in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension: Turn your smartphone into a powerful nature tool and learn how to identify plants with confidence using popular apps.
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Get your helmet fit, tires inflated, bike checked and learn about trail safety. Presented by Ride Illinois. Grove 4.
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Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
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9-12 years Ages: 9-12 Discuss kindness, self-growth, and resilience. Then, create a collaborative bulletin board filled with positive messages and creative artwork. Discuss kindness, self-growth, and resilie…
An Illustrated Lecture by Laura Keyes The “Mothers” of America aren’t often mentioned – the women whose influence on the early years of the United States reverberated for centuries afterwards. While many of …
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