Children's Museum of Oak Lawn Sensory Friendly Play Sessions
Children's Museum of Oak Lawn - 9:00 AM
Children's Museum of Oak Lawn - 9:00 AM
Take Care with Peanuts: The Exhibit
Chicago Children's Museum - 10:00 AM
Chicago Children's Museum - 10:00 AM
Take Care with Peanuts: The Exhibit
Chicago Children's Museum - 10:00 AM
Chicago Children's Museum - 10:00 AM
Thanksgiving Week of Play at Chicago Children's Museum
Chicago Children's Museum - 10:00 AM
Chicago Children's Museum - 10:00 AM
Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza
Daley Plaza - 11:00 AM
Daley Plaza - 11:00 AM
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Build a Bear Workshops Chicago area locations - 10:00 AM
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Beverly Arts Center - 10:30 AM
Beverly Arts Center - 10:30 AM
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Stahl Family Theatre - 10:30 AM
Stahl Family Theatre - 10:30 AM
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Garfield Park Conservatory - 9:00 AM
Garfield Park Conservatory - 9:00 AM
Free Days at the DuSable Museum of African American History
The DuSable Museum of African American Art - 10:00 AM
The DuSable Museum of African American Art - 10:00 AM
Chicken Little
Beverly Arts Center - 10:30 AM
Beverly Arts Center - 10:30 AM
Winter Flower Show: Merry & Bright at Garfield Park Conservatory
Garfield Park Conservatory - 9:00 AM
Garfield Park Conservatory - 9:00 AM
Take Care with Peanuts: The Exhibit
Chicago Children's Museum - 10:00 AM
Chicago Children's Museum - 10:00 AM
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Midnight Circus in the Parks
Sat Sep 6, 2025 - Sun Sep 28, 2025
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Repeating every week — Sundays, and Saturdays through September 28, 2025
Except September 7, 2025.
Also on September 12, 2025; September 26, 2025.
Except September 7, 2025.
Also on September 12, 2025; September 26, 2025.
Various times
Age: All ages
Price: $20
This small, family-run circus is as sweet as they come, bringing the circus to parks all over Chicago for a small, intimate performance! Families can grab a blanket and get cozy in their favorite park to see talented aerialists, gymnasts, tight rope walkers, clowns, and even a dog put on an energetic and awe-inspiring performance.
The Midnight Circus host 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. performances at the following parks:
September 6: Grand Crossing Park
September 12-14: Jefferson Park
September 20-21: Tallmadge Park, Evanston
September 26-28: Welles Park
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.
