Things to do with kids in Chicago — January 2027

Through Jan 3

Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light 2026

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

All ages

Sat, Nov 21 · 3:00 PM

Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago

Brookfield Zoo Chicago

From $29.95All ages

Through Jan 3

Lightscape 2026–2027 — Family Trail

Chicago Botanic Garden

Paid

Through Feb 15

Pine Whistle Railroad Model Train Exhibit

The Morton Arboretum — Firefly Pavilion

From $9All ages

Sat, Dec 19

Winter Break Wonderland at DuPage Children's Museum

DuPage Children's Museum

With admission

Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 AM

Wintrust Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier 2026–2027

Navy Pier — Festival Hall

From $27All ages

Fri, Nov 20 · 4:30 PM

ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo 2026–2027

Lincoln Park Zoo

From $7All ages

Sat, Oct 24 · 12:30 PM

Family Swim at FitNation — Gurnee

FitNation

From $8

Mon, Nov 2 · 9:00 AM

Griffin MSI Curiosity Day Camps (School Days Off)

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

From $100

Wed, Nov 25 · 10:00 AM

School Day Off Open Gym — Westmont

Westmont Community Center

Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM

Cosmic Skating at Northbrook Sports Center

Northbrook Sports Center

From $8All ages

Sat, Jan 9 · 10:00 AM

Toddler Rave — Tinley Park

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

From $15