Held every fall, NPN’s Annual Preschool & Elementary School Fair has been the No. 1 resource for school-searching parents for over 20 years!
 
At the 2026 fair, your family will enjoy free entry to the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, a musical performance, pizza lunch for kids and adults, and the opportunity to talk with and hear from over thirty Chicago preschools and elementary schools!
 
MUST KNOW INFO
➤ Special features and perks for attendees
➤ Event schedule
➤ List of participating schools
➤ 2026 event program book
 
TICKETS REQUIRED
➤ Click the green button to secure your spot. Mobile users scroll down.
 
PRICING
➤ FREE for NPN Parent Members: with ticket. ($15 donation recommended). 
➤ $15 for everyone else in advance. 
➤ $25 at the door
 
DATE, TIME, PARKING
Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL 60614
Parking: Limited free street parking is available, as well as a flat-rate lot nearby at the zoo. For more info, visit this link, then scroll down and click on "Directions"
 
➤By registering for this event, you agree that NPN may share your name and email address with our sponsors and the nature museum.
➤Photos will be taken at this event. By registering for this event, you agree that your photo may be taken and used in NPN materials, both print and online
➤Questions? Email amy@npnparents.org.
 
Schools: Register here.
 
Thank you to our Sponsors

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