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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.

Experience one of the reasons Families Together is such a great place to learn and grow – messy sensory play! You and your child are invited to make some beautiful messes with playdough, paint, glue, water, and more. Learn about the benefits of sensory play and how our play-based, emergent curriculum supports children’s development starting at age 2 ½. Meet Families Together teachers and director Ann Gadzikowski (author of Creating a Beautiful Mess: Ten Essential Play Experiences for a Joyous Childhood). Join us for snacks, parenting resources, and fun give-aways! Messy Morning PlayTime is for children ages 2-3 (age 2 by 3/1/25) and their adult caregiver(s). This is a free event and no RSVP is required. Street parking available. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: businessmanager@ftcns.org.

At Chicago Signs & Screen Printing we focus on delivering a top notch customer experience by offering a versatile line of high quality custom printed goods, comprehensive account management, and competitive pricing. We strive to make your ordering process of custom apparel, custom signage, and promotional items the most satisfactory in Chicagoland. If your search started with screen printing chicago, custom embroidery chicago, or custom signage chicago, you’ve ended up at the right place! Explore Our Range of Custom Print Services!

Learn more about Special Olympics programs offered in your community with our presenter Michelle Mark, the Director of Athlete Leadership and Family Initiatives. Special Olympics Illinois (SOILL) provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities as well as health education, leadership and personal development. SOILL is divided into 11 regions throughout the state and is fully integrated into the community in order to transform the lives of people with intellectual disabilities, allowing them to realize their full potential in sports and in life. Special Olympics programs enhance physical fitness, motor skills, self-confidence, social skills and encourage family and community support. ~ Services for People with Disabilities (SFPD) ~ Presents a free Community Education Workshop Continuing education credits are available for QIDP's. Session may be recorded This event is free and open to the public, but RSVP is required. Please go here to register. or call Kathryn Dougherty at 773-765-3158 to register. You will receive a ZOOM link to participate via email the day prior to the session. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: kathryndougherty@jcfs.org.

Incredible India Adventure: Bollywood Dance, Folk art, Hindi! Ultimate cultural immersion with Bollywood Dance, Indian Folk art, and Hindi! Students will learn about the magical state of Rajasthan with deserts and camels, learn a dance from there, and also learn about Holi, the festival of colors, from our Maya/Neel Holi book. This is a free trial class for an 8-week session. 10 to 10:45 am - Ages 3 to 5 years 11 to Noon - Ages 6 to 8 years This is a free event, but RSVP is required. Please go here to register. Lot parking available. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: ajanta@bollygroove.com.

Ultimate cultural immersion with Bollywood Dance, Indian Folk art, and Hindi! Students will learn about the magical state of Rajasthan with deserts and camels, learn a dance from there, and also learn about Holi, the festival of colors, from our Maya/Neel Holi book. This is a free trial class for an 8-week session. Ages 3 to 5 - full Ages 6 to 8 - 11 am to Noon Ages 9 to 12 - Noon to 1 pm This is a free event, but RSVP is required. Please go here to register. The facility has a small parking lot. Street parking otherwise. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: ajanta@bollygroove.com.

Come curious. Come ready to inspire and be inspired. Come be part of the shift. How can stories lead to transformation in Chicago and beyond? Film has the power to help us imagine, dream, and open our minds to a world that reflects our deepest hopes and humanity. Join a panel of storytellers, visionaries, and changemakers who stutter who are using the art of film to address challenges and opportunities to make change in our communities. During our time together, we will hear and see glimpses of projects from the following panelists: Maya Chupkov, founder and executive director of Proud Stutter Reveca Torres, filmmaker and disability advocate The panel will be moderated by Danielle Scruggs, the founder of Black Women Directors. Remarks will be given by Northwestern faculty: Elisha Boxer Magnifico from CSD, David Catlin from the Department of Theatre, and Catherine Carrigan from RTVF. Because Chicago has a rich and diverse community with deep historical roots, and the program will lift up topics that touch different issues, the event brings together distinct but intersectional communities: stuttering, journalism, film, disability, speech-language pathologists, and justice-impacted. Space is limited! This is a free event, but RSVP is required. Please go here to register. Campus parking lot or street parking available. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: mcsharone@gmail.com.

Peer support, educational, and activity-based groups via Zoom for kids who have a brother or sister with a disability or chronic condition. This is a free, online event. RSVP is required. Please email ahren.hoffman@aah.org to RSVP This is a repeating event with additional dates on May 17, & June 21, 2025, from 10 - 11:30am This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: ahren.hoffman@aah.org.

At Fit Body Boot Camp, we offer specialized 45-minute boot camp classes that challenge your body and deliver transformative results in a positive, supportive atmosphere. Our fitness classes in Chicago combine the power of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) with active rest, ensuring maximum fat burn and muscle toning in every session.

The Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel invites guests to relax in its stylishly renovated accommodations in Northbrook. The hotel offers easy access to dining, shopping, Ravinia Park, the Chicago Botanic Garden, and several Fortune 500 companies. A perfect choice for both leisure and business travelers, visitors can enjoy modern amenities, including a fitness center and exceptional dining options at Pancetta Regional Kitchen + Bar or =Ruth’s Chris Steak House.

Join The Museum of Contemporary Art for Family Day! This month see if you can hear echoes of the future or the past in Wafaa Bilal: Indulge Me. ASL interpretation is provided at this event. This is a free event, but RSVP is required. Please go here to register. Lot parking available. The parking garage is located on Chicago Avenue just west of Fairbanks Court and adjacent to the museum. The garage does not provide direct access to the museum. When you exit the garage, simply turn right and walk west up Chicago Avenue. Our entrances face Mies Van Der Rohe Way. This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: sypervaiz@mcachicago.org.