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Free Things To Do in Chicago with Kids

Head to the free Artist's Studio on cold and rainy days. ​Photo courtesy of the Art Institute of Chicago
21 Free Things To Do in Chicago On Cold and Rainy Days: Indoor Places To Play
21 places to keep kids (and parents) happy and warm in Chicago's frigid winters.
Photo courtesy of the Museum of Science and Industry
Free Museums and Free Museum Days for Kids in Chicago
How to see Chicago's best museums and other attractions on a budget with kids.
Sledding in Caldwell Woods, photo courtesy of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Best Sledding Hills In and Near Chicago
When the snow falls, it's time to hit the hills.
How about a birthday celebration at a local park for free! Photo by Antonius Ferret vis Pexels
Free Activities, Events, Classes, and Camps for Kids
Because the best things in life are free!
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Sledding is always a fun free activity for kids in Chicago. Photo courtesy of the Forest Preserve of Cook County
40+ Free Things to Do in Chicago with Kids this Winter
Don't miss these free museums, parades, and winter activities.
Visit Joshua Tree National Park on one of the free admission days!
Visit National Parks in 2023 on Free National Park Entrance Days: Yellowstone, Zion, Acadia, and More
Get outdoors to celebrate America's natural beauty for FREE.
Photo courtesy of Kodable
Coding Programs for Kids: Free and Cheap Websites That Teach Kids Programming
These programs teach kids how to code, build websites, apps, and more.
Screen time doesn't have to be a solo activity with these fun, free online games for kids to play with friends.
20 Free Online Games For Kids to Play Together
Kids can play with friends even when they're miles apart with these fun, free online games.
High school girls interested in computer science are encouraged to apply. Photo courtesy Girls Who Code
Free STEM Summer Camp from Girls Who Code Opens Registration 2023
This FREE summer STEM program for teen girls is now accepting applications.
Make the day special by letting your kid call the shots!
30+ Free Ways to Celebrate Your Kid's Birthday at Home
Make your kid's birthday special with these creative, no-cost ideas.
Chicago SummerDance photo courtesy of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs
Free Things To Do with Chicago Kids this Fall
Fall is bursting with free festivals, performances, and harvest fairs for families all around...
Make your world more colorful with printable coloring pages from Crayola. Photo courtesy of Crayola
Free Coloring Pages for Kids to Download
Here's a list of the best resources for downloading free pages for kids to color at home.
18 Chicago Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free
18 Chicago restaurants where the grownups can have a great meal while the kids eat FREE.
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Giant List of Virtual Tours, Field Trips, and Museums with Free Educational Programming Online
From Buckingham Palace to Mt. Everest, visit some of the world's most famous landmarks from home!
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Free Activities at for Chicago Families at Home

Make your world more colorful with printable coloring pages from Crayola. Photo courtesy of Crayola
Free Coloring Pages for Kids to Download
Here's a list of the best resources for downloading free pages for kids to color at home.READ MORE 
Charades is a great pick for virtual game night with the friends or family.
Best Games Kids Can Play on Zoom Virtually with Friends
Connect and play with friends and family with these fun games perfect for virtual hangouts.READ MORE 
360 VR experience in Venice with Geneeo
Giant List of Virtual Tours, Field Trips, and Museums with Free Educational Programming Online
From Buckingham Palace to Mt. Everest, visit some of the world's most famous landmarks from home!READ MORE 
Make exercise a family affair! Photo by Mommy Poppins
Best Free Online Workouts: Sports and Fitness Classes for Kids and Families
Family-friendly yoga, dance, soccer, and more.READ MORE 

Seasonal Free Fun in Chicago

Chicago SummerDance photo courtesy of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs
Free Things To Do with Chicago Kids this Fall
Fall is bursting with free festivals, performances, and harvest fairs for families all around...READ MORE 
There are lots of free things to do in Chicago this summer. Photo courtesy of Retro on Roscoe
50+ Free Things To Do in Chicago this Summer with Kids
Keep kids entertained with fun activities that are totally free all summer long.READ MORE 
Sledding is always a fun free activity for kids in Chicago. Photo courtesy of the Forest Preserve of Cook County
40+ Free Things to Do in Chicago with Kids this Winter
Don't miss these free museums, parades, and winter activities. READ MORE 
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink photo courtesy of Millennium Park
30+ Free Holiday and Christmas Events in Chicago for Kids
Get ready for a season full of holiday fun—all of it FREE.READ MORE 

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Free STEM Summer Camp from Girls Who Code Opens Registration 2023
This FREE summer STEM program for teen girls is now accepting applications.READ MORE 
How To Get Free Stuff, Save Money, and Reduce Waste
Be kind to the Earth and your wallet with these 12 ideas for reducing waste and saving money. READ MORE 
Free Museums and Free Museum Days for Kids in Chicago
How to see Chicago's best museums and other attractions on a budget with kids.READ MORE 
21 Free Things To Do in Chicago On Cold and Rainy Days: Indoor Places To Play
21 places to keep kids (and parents) happy and warm in Chicago's frigid winters.READ MORE 
How to Get Free Baby Stuff: Free Diapers, Formula, Baby Gear, and More
There are lots of places to get free baby stuff such as diapers, formula, toys, and more. READ MORE 
Spectacular Neighborhood Holiday Lights and Christmas Lights in Chicago
Check out these neighborhoods near Chicago for the best lights displays in the area.READ MORE 
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