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GENUINE is looking for: All ethnicities, genders, and abilities ages 18+ People who are in the midst of being an active caregiver and are responsible for making decisions for their senior loved one. This can include people who: Moved their loved one into senior living or hired home care in past year. Are actively looking for senior living or home care for their loved one. Are not ready to pursue care yet, but are planning to. If selected for the final project, you will receive $500 for participation in a photo shoot project about being a family caregiver and receive $1,500 for usage. No RSVP is necessary, but please go here for details. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: kourtny@genuinerp.com.

Inspired by its current exhibition Rory McEwen: A New Perspective on Nature exploring the trailblazing career and legacy of Scottish artist Rory McEwen (on view through August 17, 2025), the Driehaus Museum invites families to a joyful celebration of storytelling, creativity, and community with author and artist Laura Smetana, who will create a series of hands-on demonstrations based on her book My Love for You is Like a Garden. The family-friendly programming is offered during the Driehaus Museum’s Free Community Day. This is a free event, but RSVP is required. Please go here to register. Paid street parking available. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: katy@silvermangroupchicago.com.

Celebrate the 4th of July in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood, with a beloved local tradition going back 30+ years - the 4th on 53rd Parade and Free Festival! The parade kicks off at 11 a.m. with marching bands, floats, community groups, and kids on decorated bikes - with a free festival after the parade from 12-3 p.m. featuring performances, games, bouncy houses, face painting, magician, and more! This is a free event, and no RSVP is required, but you can go here for more information. Paid street parking and garages are available. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: acsrodon@uchicago.edu.

Step into the extraordinary world of comics and creativity at A Night with Alex Ross—an exclusive VIP evening with one of the most legendary comic book artists of our time. Be among the first to experience Alex Ross: Heroes & Villains before this special exhibition opens to the public! Known for his realistic style, Alex Ross has transformed the comic world into fine art. Using gouache paints, Ross brings classic comic book heroes and villains from the Marvel and DC universes to life. The exhibition features 100 portraits, each capturing a character’s individual attitude. Immersive, larger-than-life murals invite visitors to strike a pose with their favorite superhero or villain. Tickets are $125 each and are available at LCFPD.org/AlexRoss. Free lot parking available. Alex Ross: Heroes and Villains will be the inaugural exhibition to be held in the newly expanded 3,000-square-foot East gallery space of the Dunn Museum, located approximately 30 miles North of Chicago, and will be on view from June 29, 2025 through February 16, 2026. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: 847-968-3400.

The Printers Row Lit Fest will celebrate its 40th anniversary on Saturday, September 6, and Sunday, September 7 in Chicago's historic Printers Row neighborhood. The event will feature Sandra Cisneros, writer and author of "House on Mango Street" as the headliner and keynote speaker, more than 70 live programs on six indoor and outdoor stages, over 100 independent booksellers, children's storytelling, authors, publishers, literary organizations, educational institutions, food vendors, and more. The two-day event is the largest literary festival in the Midwest. Admission to the book fair and literary programs is free. For additional and updated information, visit www.printersrowlitfest.org. Again, this is a two day event, and takes place both Saturday, September 6, and Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 10A - 6P. This is a free event, and no RSVP is required, but you can go here for more information. Meter and garage parking available. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: bberg0023@gmail.com.

Tuesday's Child is partnering with Erin Ross, Founder and Owner of The AT Tutor, to present this free webinar for parents to learn how to increase their child's engagement with reading. Parents will learn how to make reading more fun while decreasing their child's resistance to working on literacy skills. This is a free event, but RSVP is required. Please go here to register. This event is online and you will receive the login information upon registration. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: ewinsor@tuesdayschildchicago.org.

Expand your families and children minds by exposing them to our amazing professional WNBA athletes by watching a Indiana Fever game!

Expand your families and children minds by exposing them to our amazing professional WNBA athletes by watching a Chicago Sky game!

Do you want to learn how to play in a band or learn to write songs? School of Rock Chicago West offers a wide variety of music camps and workshops that cover topics such as these. Our local music camps are perfect for musicians of various skill levels who want to play guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, or vocals.

Do you want to learn how to play in a band or learn to write songs? School of Rock Chicago West offers a wide variety of music camps and workshops that cover topics such as these. Our local music camps are perfect for musicians of various skill levels who want to play guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, or vocals.

Join us for a magical morning of discovery and play at Baker Demonstration School’s ‘Bloom & Grow: Spring Playdate Adventure.’ Your child will explore our thoughtfully designed early childhood spaces, plant flowers to nurture at home, play in our garden playground, and experience the joy of learning through play—the Baker way! This special event is designed for families with children ages 3-5 (by September 1st) who are curious about our early childhood program. While children engage in guided exploration, parents will have the opportunity to observe our child-centered approach in action and chat with our experienced educators. This is a free event, but RSVP is required. Please go here to register. Ample parking in the school parking lot This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: skinser@bakerdemschool.org.

The third annual Double Good Days is a free event that provides all-abilities fun for children with special needs, along with their families and caregivers. Created by the Double Good Kids Foundation, the event aims to provide a special day filled with interactive, sensory-friendly activities while fostering meaningful social opportunities for kids. This is a free event, but RSVP is required. Please go here to register. Onsite parking lot available at Kohl Children's Museum. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: alexa.durkin@doublegood.com.

Get ready for an awesome interactive storytime with author Rachel R. Adler! Rachel will be reading their new book, Tiger Tuffy and the Awesome Birthday Bike and sharing some related activities. This is a free event and no RSVP is required. But please go here for more information. Street parking available. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: thehatchcomic@gmail.com.

Join Bubbles for this Mother's Day event for the whole family and for a great cause! Your little ones will enjoy open play, an interactive concert, make an art project and bouquet for mom or special caregiver. Light snacks provided and coffee sponsored by Werewolf Coffee Bar. Plus, meet the team behind Chamber of Mothers and learn more about their efforts to advocate for maternal rights in the US. They focus on 3 core areas: paid family leave, affordable childcare and maternal health. https://chamberofmothers.com/ Entry is $10. The proceeds from this event will be donated to Chamber of Mothers non-profit. RSVP is required. Please go here to register. Onsite parking lot available. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: bigbubble@bubblesacademy.com.

Gather with Chatham Hall, Dana Hall School, Emma Willard School, The Ethel Walker School, Miss Porter’s School, and Westover School for a panel facilitated by local educator and Head of Sacred Heart Schools Meg Steele. Join us at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! For a lively discussion about the value of girls’ education, followed by an informal dinner reception. This is a free event, but RSVP is required. Please RSVP by Wednesday, April 23, 2025. On street parking available. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: Apaul@ethelwalker.org.