Chicago Kids Summer Guide: 413 Best Festivals, Deals, Activities & Free Things to Do
Welcome to our Chicago Summer Guide! Mommy Poppins is a team of parents across the country out there every day checking out all the stuff to do with our own families so we can give you the inside scoop.
This summer guide is the accumulation of all our years of exploring all the area beaches, splash pads, museums, festivals, amusement & water parks, rainy day activities, and so much more!
In our Chicago Summer Guide you will find:
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Chicago Summer Fun Activities for Kids
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Summer Savings!
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The Best Ways to Get Wet & Keep Cool
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Chicago Family Summer Travel
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At Home Activity Ideas
Not seeing what you're looking for? DM us on social media or email me (National Editor) through our contact form. I'm happy to help!


Bucket Lists for Summer Fun
Chicago Guides
Activity Guides
- Beaches & Lakes
- Best Of Lists
- Birthday Parties
- Boats
- Boredom Busters
- Camps
- Childcare
- Christmas/Hanukkah
- City Guides
- City Hacks
- Classes & Enrichment
- Community
- Crafts & Recipes
- Earth Kids
- Easter
- Fairs & Festivals
- Fall Activities
- Family Travel
- Farms & U-Pick
- Free Activities
- GoList
- Halloween
- Holidays
- Hotels & Resorts
- Indoor Activities
- Museums
- News & Openings
- Outdoors
- Parent Talk
- Parks & Playgrounds
- Play Gyms & Sports Centers
- Pools & Spray Parks
- Preschools & Schools
- Restaurants
- Shows
- Skiing & Winter Sports
- Special Needs
- Special Occasions
- Sports
- Spring Activities
- STEM
- Stores & Services
- Summer Activities
- Theme & Water Parks
- Trains, Dinos & Heroes
- TV, Film & Movies
- Virtual
- Visitors Guide
- Weekend Events
- Weekend Trips
- Winter Activities
- Zoos & Gardens
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