35 Best Things to Do in Chicago June 2024 With Kids

Family dancing! Photo courtesy of the Grant Park Music festival

Looking for the best things to do in June 2024 in Chicago? We have a list of festivals, outdoor movies, and more things to do with kids.

Two words come to mind when looking for things to do in June in Chicago—summer festivals. They come in all colors and flavors here and dozens are happening in different neighborhoods this month. Families can choose internationally themed fests in Lincoln Square, Lincoln Park, Andersonville, Wheaton, or Chinatown.

28 Best Things to Do in Atlanta June 2024 with Kids

Parents will appreciate the activities specifically geared for children in the Kidsfest section of Virginia-Highland Summerfest. Photo by Debra Thibodeaux

Get ready for summer vacation! Things to do in Atlanta this month include Juneteenth celebrations, Father's Day, and lots of summer festivals.  

Kick off June in Atlanta with the popular Chattahoochee Nature Center Butterfly Festival, featuring food, entertainment, and of course, butterflies! As June continues, celebrate Juneteenth at the Downtown Juneteenth Parade and Music Festival, as well as more Juneteenth events. This month brings cool characters to Georgia, like CoComelon Party Time and A Day Out With Thomas, a must for fans of the beloved tank engine. And honor dad at Father's Day events in Roswell and downtown Atlanta!

Get more ideas by checking out our Ultimate Atlanta Kids Summer Vacation Guide, which includes inspiration for FREE Things to Do This Summer as well as 19 Summer Festivals and Fairs in Atlanta. 

Best Things to Do in Philadelphia June 2024 with Kids: Juneteenth, Festivals, Pride, and Art

Get farm fresh strawberries at the Strawberry Festival at Shady Brook Farms. Photo courtesy of the farm

Get ready for summer vacation! June in Philly brings festivals for Pride, Juneteenth, Father's Day, berry picking, and maybe even some early fireworks.

June is packed with fun and engaging activities for families in and around Philadelphia! Kick off the month at the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, where kids can enjoy horse competitions, guided back-barn tours, and the adorable Itty Bitty Tea Party. Head to Fairmount Park for the West Park Arts Fest and immerse your family in music and then visit Shady Brook Farms for their Strawberry Festivals. Don’t miss the Roots Picnic at Fairmount Park for a weekend filled with music, art, and culture. Celebrate the stars and stripes at Flag Fest at the Betsy Ross House with daily interactive flag raisings and family activities. Cap off your June adventures at the Manayunk Arts Festival, where you can explore art from around 300 local and nationally known artists and crafters.

Find more top fun on our lists of Free Outdoor Movies in Philly This Summer With Kids, and Best Water Parks Near Philly for Kids.

We’re adding more events to our family activity calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently. Get our picks for every weekend in your inbox—sign up for our newsletters.

29 Best Things To Do in Los Angeles With Kids June 2024

Kid enjoying the CicLAvia -South LA. Photo by Jon Endow

Get ready for Los Angeles June summer activities! A Los Angeles June brings festivals for Pride, Juneteenth, Father's Day, and maybe even some early fireworks.

When deciding what to do with kids in and around Los Angeles in June, be sure to put epic Pride celebrations like the 54th Annual LA Pride Parade with Grand Marshall George Takei on your list. Other exciting family events include everyone's favorite international cirque, Cirque du Soleil KOOZA, which returns to dazzle and amaze in Laguna Hills; CAAM has re-opened after months of storm repairs, just in time to celebrate Juneteenth, and Dad gets his day mid-month—may we suggest a classic car ride at the Zimmerman Museum?  

You can always find more great happenings this June on our event calendar, check out summer festivals and fairs in Los Angeles for families, and explore our Summer Fun Guide for Los Angeles Families.

Guide to the Best Free Summer Sports Programs in NYC for Kids

Participants in the CityParks Track & Field program can compete in local races or citywide events. Photo by Durst Breneiser/courtesy of the CityParks Foundation

The huge number of free summer sports and outdoor programs in NYC means children can enjoy a summer filled with sports and fresh air while living in the concrete jungle. New York City offers many free summer sports opportunities for kids to learn team sports and try swimming, tennis, golf, basketball, fishing, kayaking, camping, and more.

Of course, registering for these free summer sports programs takes a little legwork and (since many are first come, first served) punctuality. We've got the scoop on free summer sports in NYC and how your kids can vie for spots. You can find more no-cost activities in our Free in NYC Guide, or check out these free and inexpensive summer camp options around NYC.

Prospect Park Zoo Reopening Brings Wild Excitement to Beloved Brooklyn Spot

Greet the baboons, see the sea lions, and enjoy all the fun at the beloved Prospect Park Zoo, which reopened to guests after an 8-month closure.

Good news for Brooklyn families: The Prospect Park Zoo is open for the first time in eight months, and it’s hard to tell who’s more excited—the visitors or the animals.

From the baboon habitat to the emu enclosure, furry and feathered faces spent Memorial Day weekend peeking out at guests for the first time since September 29, 2023, when severe flooding left the beloved zoo—one of our favorite zoos in NYC—underwater, wiping out its electrical systems. No animals were harmed, but the zoo was closed to visitors while repairs were made.

My daughter and I joined the caravan of strollers rolling toward the entrance upon its reopening last weekend. Here's what you can expect during your next visit to the Prospect Park Zoo.

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