# Things to do with kids at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

> 5 upcoming family events and 1 ongoing programs and visits at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637, in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area. Dates and times are Central Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Griffin MSI Curiosity Day Camps (School Days Off)](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/griffin-msi-curiosity-day-camps-school-days-off--listing-bb3a6f053257783c90b10863) — Mon, Nov 2 (+3 more dates) · 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Griffin Museum of Science and Industry · From $100 · checked Oct 16. On selected Chicago Public Schools days off, Griffin MSI runs single-day STE(A)M camps from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each day has its own theme, mixing hands-on building with time in the…
- [Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light 2026](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/christmas-around-the-world-and-holidays-of-light-2026--listing-e3480e2fa5b45d2c4b1f06e8) — Nov 7 – Jan 3 · Griffin Museum of Science and Industry · All ages · checked Oct 16. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry's 84th annual holiday exhibit fills the museum with a forest of more than 50 trees, each decorated by community volunteers to share their…
- [Griffin MSI Fall Break Camps](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/griffin-msi-fall-break-camps--listing-4112d941903182c135a8fc24) — Mon, Nov 23 (+2 more dates) · 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Griffin Museum of Science and Industry · From $300 · checked Oct 16. Griffin MSI's three-day fall break camp runs Monday to Wednesday of Thanksgiving week, November 23–25, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Two tracks are offered: Mini Fall Makers for…
- [Naughty or Nice: All Ages Edition at Griffin MSI](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/naughty-or-nice-all-ages-edition-at-griffin-msi--listing-e74c3343a208c609551d99ca) — Sat, Dec 19 · 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Griffin Museum of Science and Industry · All ages · checked Oct 16. New in 2026, Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is running a family-friendly version of its after-hours holiday party on Saturday, December 19 from 6 to 10 p.m. Families can…
- [Griffin MSI Winter Break Camps](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/griffin-msi-winter-break-camps--listing-e0452bd9459bfd3700399db1) — Mon, Dec 21 (+5 more dates) · 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Griffin Museum of Science and Industry · Paid · checked Oct 16. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry's education team runs three-day Winter Break Camps inspired by the Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light exhibit for students in…

## Ongoing programs and visits

- [Griffin Museum of Science and Industry — Family Science Visit](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/griffin-museum-of-science-and-industry-family-science-visit--listing-39a3de47ba45044c69683d1d) — Check the official visitor page before travelling. · Griffin Museum of Science and Industry · Paid · checked Oct 11. Explore permanent science exhibits and choose additional tours or theatre experiences at Chicago's science museum. The official pricing page lists resident discounts and selected…

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