Outdoor Festivals and 20+ More Things to Do with Kids in Chicago This Weekend

Looking for the best things to do in Chicago this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend.
It's not even Memorial Day, but outdoor festivals are officially back up and running this weekend in Chicago. Music lovers can get their fill of tunes at the Bitter Jest Musical Festival in Highland Park, Mayfest in Lincoln Park, or the BBQ and Blues Fundraiser in Villa Park. Artsy families might like to take a look at the Spring Renegade Craft Fair in Andersonville or the Spring Roscoe Village Art and Craft Festival. And gardener families will flourish at Blooming Fest in West Chicago or What's Blooming on Harrison in Oak Park.
Drive-in movies are also back up and running, so check out one from our list of outdoor movie theaters in the Çhicago area. Green City Market is also happening this weekend in Chicago, so now is a great time to check out our newest neighborhood guide on Lincoln Park. And start looking out for reservations at a restaurant along the Chicago River.
Here are our top picks for events to attend with your kids this weekend!
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Places featured in this article:
Port Clinton Square
Downtown Long Grove
Downtown Glen Ellyn
Armitage and Sheffield
Andersonville
Oakton Park
Downtown West Chicago
Springbrook Nature Center
Ravenswood and Lincoln Square
Summerlakes Park
Roscoe Village
Heller Woods Nature Center
Ross Ferraro Town Center
Lincoln Yards Lawn
Oak Park Arts District
Humboldt Park
Fuel Villa Park
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Greenhouse Theater Center
Green City Market Lincoln Park
Eiffel Waffle
Pequod's
The Wiener's Circle
Homeslice
R.J. Grunts
Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company
Nookies Too
The Pasta Bowl
Molly's Cupcakes
Sweet Mandy B's
Tiny Tapp & Cafe
Chicago Brewhouse
Island Party Hut Tiki Bar and Grill
The Northman
Porter Kitchen & Deck
Beat Kitchen on the Riverwalk
River Roast
City Winery on the Riverwalk
Lawrence's Fish & Shrimp
South Branch Tavern & Grill
320 RiverBar
Santa's Village
Pirate's Cove
Sugar Grove Family Fun Center
Six Flags Great America Kidzopolis
Bensenville Water Park
Safari Land
Cypress Cove Aquatic Center