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Father's Day Weekend 2025 Things To Do in Chicago: Plus, Honoring Juneteenth and More

Celebrate Dad with family time this weekend. Photo courtesy of Mommy Poppins
Celebrate Dad with family time this weekend. Photo courtesy of Mommy Poppins
6/11/25 - By Siobhan Adcock

Looking for the best things to do in Chicago this Father's Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend.

Get ready for a double header of holidays this weekend as both Father's Day (Sunday) and Juneteenth (Thursday) bring lots of fun family events to Chicago. Give Dad what he wants with a Classic Car Show in Oak Brook, Music of the Grateful Dead for Kids in Evanston, mini golf in Highland Park, or a fishing derby in Busse Woods. Chicago's Juneteenth event lineup features a community celebrations in Bronzeville and Naperville, and Real Men Cook in Morgan Park.

Pride Month continues with lots of family friendly celebrations throughout the city and suburbs. And now is a great time to take in an outdoor movie or concert from our list of favorites. 

Cheers to all of our dads as we enjoy a fabulous summer weekend in Chicago!

 

 

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Things to Do Fathers Day and Juneteenth Weekend 2025

Woodridge Jubilee

Woodridge
Thursday, June 12-Sunday, June 15
The Village of Woodridge and the Woodridge Park District host their 40th annual Jubilee at the corner of Woodridge and Center Drives. The event includes live music, a carnival, bingo, a fishing derby, a magic show, inflatables, a gaming truck, face painting, air brush tattoos, food and drink vendors, and fireworks. Grown-ups can participate in the Beer & Donut Dash. READ MORE

Chicago Park District Movies in the Park

Various Chicago Parks - FREE
Thursday, June 12-Saturday, June 14
Hollywood comes to Chicago this summer with hundreds of movies throughout city parks! Bring your own blanket or chairs for retro favorites, kids' classics, and recent box office hits. READ MORE

Grant Park Music Festival

Downtown - FREE
Friday, June 13
Chicagoans of all ages can enjoy the Grant Park Music Festival, a 10-week celebration featuring world-class classical music concerts and community engagement—a Chicago tradition for more than 80 years. READ MORE

Scottish Festival and Highland Games at DuPage County Fairgrounds

Wheaton
Friday, June 13-Saturday, June 14
Illinois’ oldest non-profit is bringing back the beloved two-day Scottish extravaganza featuring  North America’s largest and most prestigious pipe band competition, the crowd-pleasing heavy athletics, The Dogs of Scotland with a rescue dog agility show, and much more. READ MORE

St. Demetrios Taste of Greece Festival

Elmhurst - FREE
Friday, June 13-Sunday, June 15
Opa! Families can taste a little Greek culture at St. Demetrios Church's annual celebration. The event includes Greek food and beverages, live music, Greek dancing, a carnival, and tours of the Greek Orthodox Church. READ MORE

Artists of the Wall Festival

Rogers Park - FREE
Saturday, June 14-Sunday, June 15
Watch as more than 150 artists paint sections of the 600-foot retaining wall along the lakefront from Farwell Avenue to Morse Avenue. Musical performances and food and drink vendors add to the family-friendly fun. READ MORE

Busse Lake Outdoors Day and Fishing Derby

Elk Grove Village - FREE
Saturday, June 14
Kids can bring their dads to explore Busse Woods and participate in a free fishing derby. Climb trees, play in nature, meet animals and more. Prizes will be awarded to fishing derby participants and local foods will be available for purchase. READ MORE

NNU Celebrates Juneteenth

Naperville - FREE
Saturday, June 14
Naperville Neighbors United celebrates Juneteenth at Rotary Hill. Families are invited to hear guest speakers. The event will also include a celebration of Naperville's rich diversity by including spoken word, musical, and dance and performances by the many African-American individuals and groups in the community. READ MORE

Bitter Jest Musical Festival

Highland Park
Friday, June 13-Sunday, June 14
Each week, a different local band and food vendor will team up to entertain Highland Park families. The series finale will feature the best bands of the fest at Navy Pier on Labor Day weekend. READ MORE

Bronzeville's 2025 Juneteenth Celebration: Honoring the Legacy of Freedom

Bronzeville - FREE
Saturday, June 14
Bronzeville's annual Juneteenth celebration is sponsored by The Black Star Project, FAM Entertainment Theater Company, The Bud Billiken Parade, and the Office of State Representative Kam Buckner This year's theme — Honoring the Legacy of Freedom: Remembering the Past, Inspiring the Future — calls on our community to come together like never before. Whether you stay for the entire event or stop by for just a moment, your presence matters. Juneteenth is more than a celebration — it's a living legacy of resilience, resistance, and rising above. READ MORE

Franklin Park Fest

Franklin Park
Thursday, June 12- Sunday, June 15
Franklin Park closes its downtown streets for live entertainment, food vendors, and a beer and wine garden from June 12-15. The event includes a carnival and five live bands throughout Friday and Saturday. Railroad Day will be on Saturday, June 14, and feature train-themed activities. READ MORE

Midsommarfest

Andersonville - FREE
Friday, June 13- Sunday, June 15
Visitors to traditionally Swedish Andersonville can enjoy Swedish traditions such as dancing around the May Pole, making floral crowns, and wearing Viking hats. Kids can visit the Kids and Family area at Clark and Summerdale to enjoy activities such as coloring, dancing, music, and art. READ MORE

Deerfield Library Pride Family Storytime

Deerfield - FREE
Saturday, June 14
Join Deerfield Library in celebrating Pride Month with family friendly books, songs and fun! This event is appropriate for all ages. READ MORE

Take Me Fishing!

Westmont
Saturday, June 14
Teach a kid to fish at Bernas Park in Westmont for a special Father's Day weekend outing. Prizes and giveaways available while supplies last. READ MORE

Real Men Cook- Chicago

Marquette Park
Sunday, June 15
Celebrate the bond between fathers and their families as men cook delicious dishes and enjoy music together with their families. This event is meant to promote a positive images of men in relationship to their families and communities. READ MORE

Music of The Grateful Dead for Kids Father's Day and Juneteenth Celebration

Evanston
Saturday, June 14
Dads and kids alike can enjoy the music of Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia as performed by The Rock and Roll Playhouse at Thalia Hall. The Rock and Roll Playhouse combines games, movement, stories, and rock and roll to create a fun family experience. They know that little ears can be sensitive so they keep the volume down at their shows. Some children still feel more comfortable with ear protection so use your best judgement. READ MORE

Father's Day Classic Car Show at Oakbrook Center

Oak Brook - FREE
Sunday, June 15
More than 80 antique, vintage, and unique cars will be on display in this annual show at Oakbrook Center for Father's Day. Cars date back from the early 1900s and come from all over the world. READ MORE

Fiestas Patronales Puertorriquenas

Humboldt Park
Thursday, June 12- Sunday, June 15
Celebrate Puerto Rican art, culture, community, and food at this annual festival in Humboldt Park. The fest will include a kids area, live music, carnival rides and games, a dominoes tournament, live art in the park and cultural performances. The Puerto Rican Day Parade will take place on June 14 beginning at Division and Campbell and proceeding into Humboldt Park. READ MORE

Highland Park Father's Day Miniature Golf

Highland Park
Sunday, June 15
Dads receive a free round of miniature golf. Enjoy a relaxing, fun round of golf. READ MORE

Soundwalks: Guided Listening in Chicago Parks

Palmer Square - FREE
Saturday, June 14
Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology (MSAE) is excited to announce the 2025 Summer Soundwalks schedule, in partnership with Night Out In The Parks and Chicago Parks District.Throughout the summer, everyone is invited to explore soundwalking in 6 different public parks. Led by teaching artists and special guests, these soundwalks will guide our listening awareness across the natural and cultural dimensions of Chicago landscapes READ MORE

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