Things to do this weekend in and around Chicago

Friendly fun in Chicago for Friday, June 5, 2026 through Sunday, June 7, 2026. Check out these highlights!

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Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - Chicago - Chicago. Celebrate your family moments with a free 30-minute outdoor photo session and only pay for the photos you choose.

Falconry at the Forge - Lemont. Learn about falconry, raptor ecology, and conservation with hands-on experience for ages 9 and up.

Friday Night Playroom at Milwaukee Yard - Oak Creek. Kids can burn off energy with an evening play session in the indoor sports complex.

WPB First Friday in June - Chicago. Stop by the neighborhood celebration for an easygoing evening outing in Wicker Park-Bucktown.

Budding Botanists at the Garfield Conservatory - Chicago. This hands-on nature program invites young visitors to explore plants and gardening at Garfield Park Conservatory.

Register Today for Science Snoozeum at Museum of Science Industry - Chicago. Spend the night at the museum for a special family sleepover experience.

Morning Glories at the Garfield Conservatory - Chicago. Enjoy a morning visit at the conservatory, with time set aside for early-day family exploration.

Falconry at the Forge - Lemont. The Forge’s falconry sessions continue on Saturday for families interested in birds of prey and conservation.

Budding Botanists at the Garfield Conservatory - Chicago. Return for another chance to join the nature-focused program at Garfield Park Conservatory.

Morning Glories at the Garfield Conservatory - Chicago. Sunday offers another morning session for families who want a calm start to the day at the conservatory.

Dinos at the Brookfield Zoo! - Brookfield. Explore dinosaur-themed fun during regular zoo hours while the seasonal exhibit is open.

Falconry at the Forge - Lemont. Sunday wraps up the weekend with one more chance to see falconry in action at The Forge.

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