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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• WPB First Friday in June - Chicago. Enjoy an evening neighborhood outing with live energy in Wicker Park-Bucktown.

• Kickoff to Summer Picnic at Museum of Science Industry Chicago - Chicago. Celebrate the start of summer with a family picnic at the Museum of Science and Industry.

• Summer Bash at Chasers Laser Tag - Naperville. Head out for an evening of laser tag fun and summer excitement.

• Lookingglass Theater's Ice Cream Circus at Columbus Park - Chicago. Catch a playful outdoor performance with circus-style entertainment.

• Friday Night Playroom at Milwaukee Yard - Oak Creek. Wrap up the week with an evening of active indoor play.

• Dinos at the Brookfield Zoo! - Brookfield. Explore dinosaur-themed fun during regular zoo hours.

• Budding Botanists at the Garfield Conservatory - Chicago. Join a hands-on plant-focused program at the conservatory.

• Mighty Tykes Soccer - Oak Creek. Little athletes can get moving with age-appropriate soccer activities.

• Youth Rec Soccer - Oak Creek. Older kids can stay active with recreational soccer sessions.

• Falconry at the Forge - Lemont. Learn about raptors and falconry with hands-on experience.

• Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - Chicago - Chicago. Book a free outdoor photo session for family portraits and special memories.

• The Pokémon Fossil Museum Exhibition at the Field Museum - Chicago. Visit the Field Museum to see this special exhibition during regular hours.

• Morning Glories at the Garfield Conservatory - Chicago. Enjoy a morning visit with this seasonal conservatory program.

• Kids Bowl Free Register Your Kids Summer Fun Bowling Pass Today - Find a participating bowling center near you. Set up a summer of free bowling for kids at locations across the region.

• College students can participate in bicultural identity study - Online only. Share a research opportunity for eligible college students to complete a survey.

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