Top 10 Kids Attractions in Chicago (2026)

Updated August 2026 — Explore 10 must-visit kids attractions in Chicago, including Griffin Museum of Science and and The Field Museum, and more.

Updated August 2026

Kids activities in Chicago

• "Unicorn" Spinosaurus Discovered! — 1 Mar 2026 · Chicago Children’s Museum · Ages 0-5, 6-11, 12-16, all-ages
• After the Age of Dinosaurs — 29 Aug 2025 · Field Musem · Ages 6-11, 12-16, all-ages
• The Changing Face of Science: Meet Sara Ruane — 2 Apr 2026 · Field Musem · Ages 6-11, 12-16, all-ages
• Second Saturday Garden Tours — 11 Apr 2026 · Lincoln Park Zoo · Free · Ages all-ages
• The Changing Face of Science: Lesley de Souza — 11 Apr 2026 · Field Musem · Ages 6-11, 12-16, all-ages
• Early Bird Member Mornings — 14 Mar 2026 · Lincoln Park Zoo · Free · Ages 0-5, 6-11, 12-16, all-ages