You know summer is officially in full swing when Taste of Chicago gets underway! This famed Chicago event is a local favorite, and is packed with plenty of family friendly activities and events.
GETTING THERE
Taste of Chicago takes place at Grant Park, located at Michigan Ave. & Congress Dr.
If you can, avoid traffic and parking hassles and take public transportation. Call 836-7000 (any area code) to get details on CTA, RTA and Metra travel routes or visit www.transitchicago.com.
You can also park in the new Taste Parking Lots for a special discounted rate. You can park for $13 at the Waldron Deck parking garage at Soldier Field - get there by taking the exit at 18th Street from Lake Shore Drive. The free McDonalds Family Trolley runs on the North side of 18th Street and will take you to the Taste. The trolley runs roundtrip from Taste to the garage from 10:45 am - 8 pm daily, and 10:45 am - 5:30 pm on July 3rd.
GETTING IN
Taste runs June 24-July 2 from 11 am to 8:30 pm, and July 3 from 11 am to 6 pm.
Admission to Taste of Chicago is FREE.
Food and beverage tickets are sold in strips of 12 tickets for $8 (includes $2 charge for Taste amenities) Smaller “Taste of" portions are available at each food vendor and are between 2-4 tickets
Click here to see the Taste map.
FAMILY VILLAGE SCHEDULE
You'll find family fun at the Family Village, located at Columbus & Jackson. This special area features hands-on activities including arts and crafts stations led by area museums; family games; face painting; and green activities for kids.
The schedule also includes daily performances by Midnight Circus at noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Circo Urbano, their new production, features an international cast of characters performing high-flying, gravity defying acrobatics and over the top theatrics. Admission to the Midnight Circus performance is $2 in Taste tickets.
Here's the full daily schedule:
Friday, June 24
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.Make your own book beats music shaker with Chicago Public
Library (ages 3-10)
11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Create your own Butterfly Life Cycle Necklace with Peggy
Notebaert Nature Museum (age 6 -12)
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.Chicago Public Schools Community Partnership Programs (ages 0-8,
arts & crafts, face painting)
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.Chicago Department of Family & Support Services (ages 1-12, arts & crafts, face painting)
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.National Museum of Mexican Art (ages 4-12)
3:15 - 4:45 p.m.Free mini massages for mom & dad (ages 18 & up)
4 - 7 p.m.Play LaLoteria (Mexican Bingo, win prizes)
4:30 – 7 p.m.It’s U Caricatures (ages 16 & under)
5 – 7 p.m.Decorate and enjoy a free slice of Eli's Cheesecake (while supplies
last, ages 12 & under)
Saturday, June 25
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.Play Speed Chess Against the Best Youth Chess Players in Illinois
(ages 5-18)
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.FIRST Robotics: See cool robots drive around and do crazy things!
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.Illinois Wing Civil Air Patrol: Come Fly With Us - Learn Why Planes Fly
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.Play at Shedd's interactive kids station! (ages 2-12)
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.True Star's Karaoke and Dance Challenge
1 – 3 p.m.Meet the SMURFS
4 – 7 p.m.Take a fun photo using Green Screen Photography
Sunday, June 26
11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.Face Painting, Temporary Airbursh Tattoos & Henna Art for Kids
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.Chicago Philatelic Society: Free Stamps for Kids
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.FIRST Robotics: See cool robots drive around and do crazy things!
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.Illinois Wing Civil Air Patrol: Come Fly With Us - Learn Why Planes Fly
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.Organic Sock Gardening with Chicago Metro AEYC (ages 2-12)
3 – 5 p.m.Design a fuzzy flower ring or a pair of super cool fuzzy super hero
glasses with K~Fleye (ages 8-14)
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.Family Bingo (win prizes)
Monday, June 27
11a.m. – 2 p.m.Healthy Farmers Market Eating Workshop with Fresh Connections
(ages 5-12, games, activities)
11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.Be a Rocket Scientist with Adler Planetarium (ages 6-12)
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.Explore hands-on science with the Museum of Science and Industry
(ages 5-15)
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.FIRST Robotics: See cool robots drive around and do crazy things!
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.Illinois Engineering Council: Why Things Work - Everyday Engineering
2:30 – 5 p.m.Color your favorite characters from Peter Pan & Beauty and the
Beast with Broadway in Chicago (ages 3 & up)
3 – 7 p.m."Wish you were here…" Design a postcard of your favorite Chicago
place with the Chicago History Museum (ages 4 & up)
3:30 – 7 p.m.DHS Community Alliance Team: Fingerprint ID Kit (ages 2-18)
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.Family Bingo (win prizes)
Tuesday, June 28
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.Insect Petting Zoo and Worm Composting Demo with University of
Illinois Extension (ages 2 & up)
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.Chicago Department of Family & Support Services (ages 1-12, arts & crafts, face painting)
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.Illinois Engineering Council: Why Things Work - Everyday Engineering
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.Learn about the Environment with Environmental Protection Agency
(ages 5-12)
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Stretch-n-Grow - Fun Fitness for Kids (ages 3-12)
1 – 7 p.m.Sweet & Sassy summer makeovers for girls (ages 3-13)
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Play the Giant Twister Game
5 – 7 p.m.Create your own Clay Coil Pot with Art Girl Pottery (ages 4 & up)
Wednesday, June 29
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.Food Safety at home with the Food & Drug Administration
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.Insect Petting Zoo and Worm Composting Demo with University of
Illinois Extension (ages 2 & up)
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.Make an Ape handprint with Lincoln Park Zoo (ages 2-10)
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.Chicago Department of Family & Support Services (ages 1-12, arts & crafts, face painting)
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.Illinois Engineering Council: Why Things Work - Everyday Engineering
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.Fun activities with Radio Disney AM 1300 Chicago
3:30 – 7 p.m.Learn to draw Celtic knots with the Irish American Heritage Center
3:30 – 7 p.m.Paint a refrigerator magnet with Plaster of Paradise
Thursday, June 30
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.Create a mask or headress inspired by artwork from Africa in the Art Institute of Chicago
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.Insect Petting Zoo and Worm Composting Demo with University of
Illinois Extension (ages 2 & up)
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.Chicago Department of Family & Support Services (ages 1-12, arts & crafts, facepainting)
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.Bicycling Ambassadors: Learn about bike safety & win prizes! Bring your bike helmet for a complimentary fitting!
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.Illinois Engineering Council: Why Things Work - Everyday Engineering
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.Fun activities with Radio Disney AM 1300 Chicago
3:30 – 7 p.m.Candle Art with Art Zone (ages 4-16)
Friday, July 1
11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.Paint a refrigerator magnet with Plaster of Paradise
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.Insect Petting Zoo and Worm Composting Demo with University of
Illinois Extension (ages 2 & up)
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.Chicago Department of Family & Support Services (ages 1-12, arts & crafts, facepainting)
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.Bicycling Ambassadors: Learn about bike safety & win prizes! Bring your bike helmet for a complimentary fitting!
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.Illinois Engineering Council: Why Things Work - Everyday Engineering
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.Fun activities with Radio Disney AM 1300 Chicago
3 – 7 p.m.Sweet & Sassy summer makeovers for girls (ages 3-13)
Saturday, July 2
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.Japanese Culture Center: Aikido demonstration/Japanese martial
arts (ages 5 & up)
11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.Face Painting, Temporary Airbursh Tattoos & Henna Art for Kids
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.Action Booth Photos
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.Illinois Wing Civil Air Patrol: Come Fly With Us - Learn Why Planes Fly
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.True Star's Karaoke and Dance Challenge
1:30 - 4:30 p.m.Design masks inspired by African motifs with DuSable Museum of
African American History (ages 5-12)
3 – 6 p.m.Candle Art with Art Zone (ages 4-16)
5 – 7 p.m.Free mini massages for mom & dad (ages 18 & up)
Sunday, July 3
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.Free mini massages for mom & dad (ages 18 & up)
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.Design your own patriotic crafts with the Bronzeville Children's
Museum (ages 3-9)
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.Face Painting, Temporary Airbursh Tattoos & Henna Art for Kids
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.Illinois Wing Civil Air Patrol: Come Fly With Us - Learn Why Planes Fly
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.True Star's Karaoke and Dance Challenge
1:30 - 4:30 p.m.It’s U Caricatures
2:30 – 5 p.m.Paint a refrigerator magnet with Plaster of Paradise
Family fun, events and activities for Chicago kids and moms from Sue Zeiler, founder of ChicagoKids.com
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Thursday, June 23, 2011
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Chicago Botanic Gardens' Dancin' Sprouts
The Botanic Gardens is the beautiful setting this summer for lively family entertainment this summer. Dancin' Sprouts takes place every Wednesday from June 8 - August 31 on the Esplanade. For these special evenings, families are allowed to picnic on the Esplanade. The event is free, but parking is $20 per car.
Here's the fantastic 2011 Performance Schedule:
June 8
Buck Howdy
Whether performing a solo campfire-style show or a rollicking full-band hoedown, Buck's twinkly charm and zany sense of humor come shining through.
June 15
Miss Aimee Leigh
Aimee gets the crowd moving with her American folk/roots, jazz, and bluegrass music, and she has a huge repertoire of original and traditional children's music that will have the whole family dancing and singing along!
June 22
Mr. Singer & the Sharp Cookies
On this evening, Dancin' Sprouts will be held in Burnstein Hall in the Regenstein Center, rain or shine. Please plan accordingly.
Their repertoire includes outstanding originals and a trove of classic tunes, bridging genres from swing to rock to samba. Be prepared for memorable sing-a-longs, thumping rhythms, and high-energy call and response!
June 29
Karen Jordan
Much of Karen's music was inspired by ten years of teaching Wiggleworms for the Old Town School of Folk Music. Karen will be joined by jazz/bluegrass mandolinist Colby Maddox and bassist Jim Cox.
July 6
Super Stolie & the Rockstars
Super Stolie and the Rockstars bring a mix of catchy original songs and popular favorites while encouraging everyone to be silly, sing along, freeze dance, play instruments, pop bubbles, and go on your merry way with a "Rockstar jump" and a "high-ten."
July 13
Scribblemonster
ScribbleMonster's “draw outside the lines” approach to music for the family has earned the band raves ranging from parents to Parenting magazine. Come sing, think, play, dance, and get creative with ScribbleMonster.
July 20
Leonardo
Leonardo is a Parents' Choice Award winning family musician writing and performing original songs and traditional favorites that entertain, educate and empower audiences of all ages and abilities.
July 27
Laura Doherty
Laura Doherty will acoustically rocks your kid’s world with her breezy folk-pop tunes for the whole family. Using the Windy City as her inspiration, Doherty writes about the El train, skyscrapers, the farmers' market, the zoo, and all the wonders of the city, as seen through a child’s eyes.
August 3
Macaroni Soup!
Macaroni Soup with Miss Carole! has been entertaining and educating young children and their families for over 20 years. It's fun, participatory music that gets everybody singing and dancing from "Hello!" to "So Long!"
August 10
Tisa & the Flower Song Ensemble
Every member of the Flower Song Ensemble is a teacher at Chicago's venerable Old Town School of Folk Music, and the band creates original, traditional, and soul music that celebrates life, love, and the natural world.
August 17
Karen Jordan
Karen Jordan will be returning for another Dancin' Sprouts family concert with jazz/bluegrass mandolinist Don Stiernberg and bassist Jim Cox for a performance you won’t want to miss.
August 24
The Dreamtree Shakers
Poppy folk, folky pop, or indie alt country americana, Jeremy Babcock and The Dreamtree Shakers lay down righteous, jangly tunes, a soundtrack of sorts of their live puppetry and movement show, featuring characters and landscapes of the forest.
August 31
Mindy & the Time Outs!
This Chicago-based kiddie rock band continues to surprise kids and adults alike with their witty, catchy, and energetic rock parodies. Just think Weird Al for the diaper set. Kids and their adult counterparts will love this high-energy, on-your-feet and often hilarious live performance.
Here's the fantastic 2011 Performance Schedule:
June 8
Buck Howdy
Whether performing a solo campfire-style show or a rollicking full-band hoedown, Buck's twinkly charm and zany sense of humor come shining through.
June 15
Miss Aimee Leigh
Aimee gets the crowd moving with her American folk/roots, jazz, and bluegrass music, and she has a huge repertoire of original and traditional children's music that will have the whole family dancing and singing along!
June 22
Mr. Singer & the Sharp Cookies
On this evening, Dancin' Sprouts will be held in Burnstein Hall in the Regenstein Center, rain or shine. Please plan accordingly.
Their repertoire includes outstanding originals and a trove of classic tunes, bridging genres from swing to rock to samba. Be prepared for memorable sing-a-longs, thumping rhythms, and high-energy call and response!
June 29
Karen Jordan
Much of Karen's music was inspired by ten years of teaching Wiggleworms for the Old Town School of Folk Music. Karen will be joined by jazz/bluegrass mandolinist Colby Maddox and bassist Jim Cox.
July 6
Super Stolie & the Rockstars
Super Stolie and the Rockstars bring a mix of catchy original songs and popular favorites while encouraging everyone to be silly, sing along, freeze dance, play instruments, pop bubbles, and go on your merry way with a "Rockstar jump" and a "high-ten."
July 13
Scribblemonster
ScribbleMonster's “draw outside the lines” approach to music for the family has earned the band raves ranging from parents to Parenting magazine. Come sing, think, play, dance, and get creative with ScribbleMonster.
July 20
Leonardo
Leonardo is a Parents' Choice Award winning family musician writing and performing original songs and traditional favorites that entertain, educate and empower audiences of all ages and abilities.
July 27
Laura Doherty
Laura Doherty will acoustically rocks your kid’s world with her breezy folk-pop tunes for the whole family. Using the Windy City as her inspiration, Doherty writes about the El train, skyscrapers, the farmers' market, the zoo, and all the wonders of the city, as seen through a child’s eyes.
August 3
Macaroni Soup!
Macaroni Soup with Miss Carole! has been entertaining and educating young children and their families for over 20 years. It's fun, participatory music that gets everybody singing and dancing from "Hello!" to "So Long!"
August 10
Tisa & the Flower Song Ensemble
Every member of the Flower Song Ensemble is a teacher at Chicago's venerable Old Town School of Folk Music, and the band creates original, traditional, and soul music that celebrates life, love, and the natural world.
August 17
Karen Jordan
Karen Jordan will be returning for another Dancin' Sprouts family concert with jazz/bluegrass mandolinist Don Stiernberg and bassist Jim Cox for a performance you won’t want to miss.
August 24
The Dreamtree Shakers
Poppy folk, folky pop, or indie alt country americana, Jeremy Babcock and The Dreamtree Shakers lay down righteous, jangly tunes, a soundtrack of sorts of their live puppetry and movement show, featuring characters and landscapes of the forest.
August 31
Mindy & the Time Outs!
This Chicago-based kiddie rock band continues to surprise kids and adults alike with their witty, catchy, and energetic rock parodies. Just think Weird Al for the diaper set. Kids and their adult counterparts will love this high-energy, on-your-feet and often hilarious live performance.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Millennium Park Family Fun Festival Returns
It's back! In my opinion, this is one of the city's best free family activities of the summer. Millennium Park's Family Fun Festival takes place daily from June 13 - August 21 between 10am and 3pm, with family performances and hands-on activities taking place in the Family Fun Tent. The daily entertainment includes:
Here's the schedule of activities:
June 13-19
Wild in the City with activities led by Lurie Garden and Chicago Wilderness
June 20-26
Cultural Exchange: China Week with activities led by Chinese-American Museum of Chicago
June 27-July 3
Carrot Tots: Kids Grow and Cook Their Veggies with activities led by Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture
July 4-10
Global Adventures with activities led by Chicago Children's Museum
July 11-17
Artful Alphabet Activities with activities led by Art Institute of Chicago
July 18-24
Past, Present and Future: Your Chicago with activities led by Chicago History Museum
July 25-31
Architecture Week: Building Chicago with activities led by Chicago Architecture Foundation
Aug 1-7
Cultural Exchange: Explore Swedish Traditions with activities led by Swedish-American Museum
Aug 8-14
Sounds of the City with activities led by Chicago Park District
Aug 15-21
Science and Exploration with activities led by Museum of Science and Industry
- 10am: Wiggleworms® entertainment, with the fantastic instructors from Old Town School of Folk Music leading kids in singalong and dance.
- 11am: Reading circle
- 1pm: Entertainment/Concerts
Here's the schedule of activities:
June 13-19
Wild in the City with activities led by Lurie Garden and Chicago Wilderness
June 20-26
Cultural Exchange: China Week with activities led by Chinese-American Museum of Chicago
June 27-July 3
Carrot Tots: Kids Grow and Cook Their Veggies with activities led by Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture
July 4-10
Global Adventures with activities led by Chicago Children's Museum
July 11-17
Artful Alphabet Activities with activities led by Art Institute of Chicago
July 18-24
Past, Present and Future: Your Chicago with activities led by Chicago History Museum
July 25-31
Architecture Week: Building Chicago with activities led by Chicago Architecture Foundation
Aug 1-7
Cultural Exchange: Explore Swedish Traditions with activities led by Swedish-American Museum
Aug 8-14
Sounds of the City with activities led by Chicago Park District
Aug 15-21
Science and Exploration with activities led by Museum of Science and Industry
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Chicago KIDS Day - Health and Wellness Festival
This weekend ushers in some of the season's first festivals, and on Saturday you can celebrate Chicago KIDS Day at Lakeview's Mayfest.
This event was created by Dr. Sarah Weber of Total Balance Chiropractic as a fun and entertaining way to educate and teach kids about health and safety. The Lakeview YMCA and NPN (Neighborhood Parents Network) have teamed up with Dr. Sarah to present this event, which promises fun for the whole family!
Saturday from 10am - 1pm, enjoy free activities, arts & crafts, healthy food, fun, balloons and raffle prizes, plus ChicagoKids.com will be on hand with craft activities. Families can also take part in free spinal and dental screenings, and learn about healthy eating while sampling delicious, healthy free snack samples.
The schedule of events includes:
The event takes place RAIN or SHINE!
This event was created by Dr. Sarah Weber of Total Balance Chiropractic as a fun and entertaining way to educate and teach kids about health and safety. The Lakeview YMCA and NPN (Neighborhood Parents Network) have teamed up with Dr. Sarah to present this event, which promises fun for the whole family!
Saturday from 10am - 1pm, enjoy free activities, arts & crafts, healthy food, fun, balloons and raffle prizes, plus ChicagoKids.com will be on hand with craft activities. Families can also take part in free spinal and dental screenings, and learn about healthy eating while sampling delicious, healthy free snack samples.
The schedule of events includes:
- 10:00 Painting for Kids
- 10:30 Kiddie Yoga
- 11:00 Lil’Kickers
- 11:30 Kiddie Zumba
- 12:00 Awards Ceremony
- 12:30 Kiddie Boot Camp
The event takes place RAIN or SHINE!
Monday, May 16, 2011
Chicago Farmers Markets - 2011 Schedule
Hard to believe when the thermometer can barely get past 40 degrees, but some of the city's farmers markets are officially underway! Below is the schedule, by day of the week. Visit the official web site for more details on individual markets.
This summer's schedule:
MONDAY
Chicago's Downtown Farmstand, 66 E. Randolph
Monday-Friday: 11 am - 7 pm; Saturday: 11 am - 4 pm
Loyola's Farmers Market, 6542 N. Sheridan Rd.
June 6 - Oct. 17, 2011
3:30 - 6 pm
TUESDAY
City Farm Market Stand, 1204 N. Clybourn
July 12-Sept. 30, 2011
Tuesday-Friday 3 - 6:30 pm
Federal Plaza, Adams & Dearborn
May 17 - Oct. 25, 2011
Tuesdays 7 am - 3 pm
Lincoln Square, Lincoln/Leland/Western
June 7-Oct. 25, 2011
Tuesdays 7 am - 1 pm
Museum of Contemporary Art/Streeterville, Chicago & Mies van der Rohe Way (On MCA Plaza)
June 7-Oct. 25, 2011
Every Tuesday 7 am - 3 pm
Plaza 300, 300 N. LaSalle
July 5-Sept. 27, 2011
Every Tuesday 7 am - 2 pm
Pritzker Park, 344 S. State St.
June 14-Sept. 27, 2011
Every Tuesday 7 am - 3 pm
WEDNESDAY
Andersonville, Berwyn Ave. btwn. Clark & Ashland
June 22-Oct. 19, 2011
Every Wednesday 3 - 8 pm; Sept. 14-Oct. 19: 3 - 7 pm
Avondale - Sprouting Out, 3300 N. Whipple
June 15-Oct. 22, 2011
Wednesdays and Saturdays (every other week) 3 - 6 pm A
Green City Market, 1750 N. Clark St.
May 4-Dec. 21, 2011
Wednesdays and Saturdays 7 am - 1 pm
Lawndale Market, 3555 W. Ogden Ave.
July 6-Oct. 5, 2011
Every Wednesday 3 - 6 pm
Pullman, 111th & Cottage Grove (In Arcade Park)
July 6-Oct. 5, 2011
Every Wednesday 7 am - 12 pm
Seaway Bank Farmers Market, 645 E. 87th Street
July 13-Sept. 28, 2011
Every Wednesday 9 am - 2 pm
South Shore, 70th & Jeffery Blvd. (ShoreBank Parking Lot)
June 8-Oct. 19, 2011
Every Wednesday 7 am - 1 pm
Two North Riverside, 2 N. Riverside
July 6-Sept. 28, 2011
Every Wednesday 11 am - 7 pm
THURSDAY
Daley Plaza, Washington & Dearborn
May 12-Oct. 20, 2011
Every Thursday 7 am - 3 pm
Eli's Cheesecake/Wright College, 6701 W. Forest Preserve Dr.
June 16-Oct. 27, 2011
Every Thursday 7 am - 1 pm
Hyde Park, 53rd & Lake Park Ave.
June 2-Oct. 27, 2011
Every Thursday 7 am - 1 pm
Lincoln Square Evening Market, 2309 W. Leland Ave.
June 16-Oct. 27, 2011
Every Thursday 4 - 8 pm
Uptown Farmers Market at Weiss, 4646 N. Marine Dr.
June 23-Oct. 27, 2011
Every Thursday 7:30 am - 12:30 pm
Willis Tower Plaza, 233 S. Wacker Dr.
June 16-Oct. 6, 2011
Every Thursday 7 am - 3 pm
SATURDAY
61st Street, 61st St. btwn. Dorchester & Blackstone
May 14-Oct. 29, 2011
Every Saturday 9 am - 2 pm
Bridgeport, 35th & Wallace (In parking lot)
June 18-Sept. 17, 2011
Every Saturday 7 am - 1 pm
Bronzeville Community Market, 4400 S. Cottage Grove
June 11-Oct. 29, 2011
Every Saturday 8 am - 1 pm
Division Street, Divison & Dearborn
May 14-Oct. 29, 2011
Every Saturday 7 am - 1 pm
Lincoln Park, Armitage & Orchard
May 14-Oct. 29, 2011
Every Saturday 7 am - 1 pm
Northcenter, Belle Plaine/Damen/Lincoln
June 18-Oct. 29, 2011
Every Saturday 7 am - 1 pm
Printers Row, Dearborn & Polk (Printers Row Park)
June 11-Oct. 8, 2011
Every Saturday 7 am - 1 pm
Southport Market, Blaine School, 1420 W. Grace
June 25-Sept. 10, 2011
Every Saturday 8 am - 2 pm
SUNDAY
Beverly, 95th & Longwood
May 15-Oct. 23, 2011
Every Sunday 7 am - 1 pm
Erie Street, 500 W. Erie St.
June 12-Oct. 23, 2011
Every Sunday 8 am- 1 pm
Glenwood Sunday Market, 6950 N. Glenwood btwn. Morse & Lunt
June 5-Oct. 16, 2011
Every Sunday 9 am- 2 pm
Independence Park, 3945 N. Springfield
June 12-Oct. 9, 2011
2nd & 4th Sundays of the month 9 am - 1 pm
Logan Square, 3107 W. Logan Blvd
June 5-Oct. 30, 2011
Every Sunday 10 am - 3 pm
Pilsen Community Market, 1800 S. Halsted
June 5-Oct. 30, 2011
Every Sunday 9 am - 3 pm
Wicker Park & Bucktown, Wicker Park & Damen
June 5-Oct. 30, 2011
Every Sunday 8 am - 2 pm
This summer's schedule:
MONDAY
Chicago's Downtown Farmstand, 66 E. Randolph
Monday-Friday: 11 am - 7 pm; Saturday: 11 am - 4 pm
Loyola's Farmers Market, 6542 N. Sheridan Rd.
June 6 - Oct. 17, 2011
3:30 - 6 pm
TUESDAY
City Farm Market Stand, 1204 N. Clybourn
July 12-Sept. 30, 2011
Tuesday-Friday 3 - 6:30 pm
Federal Plaza, Adams & Dearborn
May 17 - Oct. 25, 2011
Tuesdays 7 am - 3 pm
Lincoln Square, Lincoln/Leland/Western
June 7-Oct. 25, 2011
Tuesdays 7 am - 1 pm
Museum of Contemporary Art/Streeterville, Chicago & Mies van der Rohe Way (On MCA Plaza)
June 7-Oct. 25, 2011
Every Tuesday 7 am - 3 pm
Plaza 300, 300 N. LaSalle
July 5-Sept. 27, 2011
Every Tuesday 7 am - 2 pm
Pritzker Park, 344 S. State St.
June 14-Sept. 27, 2011
Every Tuesday 7 am - 3 pm
WEDNESDAY
Andersonville, Berwyn Ave. btwn. Clark & Ashland
June 22-Oct. 19, 2011
Every Wednesday 3 - 8 pm; Sept. 14-Oct. 19: 3 - 7 pm
Avondale - Sprouting Out, 3300 N. Whipple
June 15-Oct. 22, 2011
Wednesdays and Saturdays (every other week) 3 - 6 pm A
Green City Market, 1750 N. Clark St.
May 4-Dec. 21, 2011
Wednesdays and Saturdays 7 am - 1 pm
Lawndale Market, 3555 W. Ogden Ave.
July 6-Oct. 5, 2011
Every Wednesday 3 - 6 pm
Pullman, 111th & Cottage Grove (In Arcade Park)
July 6-Oct. 5, 2011
Every Wednesday 7 am - 12 pm
Seaway Bank Farmers Market, 645 E. 87th Street
July 13-Sept. 28, 2011
Every Wednesday 9 am - 2 pm
South Shore, 70th & Jeffery Blvd. (ShoreBank Parking Lot)
June 8-Oct. 19, 2011
Every Wednesday 7 am - 1 pm
Two North Riverside, 2 N. Riverside
July 6-Sept. 28, 2011
Every Wednesday 11 am - 7 pm
THURSDAY
Daley Plaza, Washington & Dearborn
May 12-Oct. 20, 2011
Every Thursday 7 am - 3 pm
Eli's Cheesecake/Wright College, 6701 W. Forest Preserve Dr.
June 16-Oct. 27, 2011
Every Thursday 7 am - 1 pm
Hyde Park, 53rd & Lake Park Ave.
June 2-Oct. 27, 2011
Every Thursday 7 am - 1 pm
Lincoln Square Evening Market, 2309 W. Leland Ave.
June 16-Oct. 27, 2011
Every Thursday 4 - 8 pm
Uptown Farmers Market at Weiss, 4646 N. Marine Dr.
June 23-Oct. 27, 2011
Every Thursday 7:30 am - 12:30 pm
Willis Tower Plaza, 233 S. Wacker Dr.
June 16-Oct. 6, 2011
Every Thursday 7 am - 3 pm
SATURDAY
61st Street, 61st St. btwn. Dorchester & Blackstone
May 14-Oct. 29, 2011
Every Saturday 9 am - 2 pm
Bridgeport, 35th & Wallace (In parking lot)
June 18-Sept. 17, 2011
Every Saturday 7 am - 1 pm
Bronzeville Community Market, 4400 S. Cottage Grove
June 11-Oct. 29, 2011
Every Saturday 8 am - 1 pm
Division Street, Divison & Dearborn
May 14-Oct. 29, 2011
Every Saturday 7 am - 1 pm
Lincoln Park, Armitage & Orchard
May 14-Oct. 29, 2011
Every Saturday 7 am - 1 pm
Northcenter, Belle Plaine/Damen/Lincoln
June 18-Oct. 29, 2011
Every Saturday 7 am - 1 pm
Printers Row, Dearborn & Polk (Printers Row Park)
June 11-Oct. 8, 2011
Every Saturday 7 am - 1 pm
Southport Market, Blaine School, 1420 W. Grace
June 25-Sept. 10, 2011
Every Saturday 8 am - 2 pm
SUNDAY
Beverly, 95th & Longwood
May 15-Oct. 23, 2011
Every Sunday 7 am - 1 pm
Erie Street, 500 W. Erie St.
June 12-Oct. 23, 2011
Every Sunday 8 am- 1 pm
Glenwood Sunday Market, 6950 N. Glenwood btwn. Morse & Lunt
June 5-Oct. 16, 2011
Every Sunday 9 am- 2 pm
Independence Park, 3945 N. Springfield
June 12-Oct. 9, 2011
2nd & 4th Sundays of the month 9 am - 1 pm
Logan Square, 3107 W. Logan Blvd
June 5-Oct. 30, 2011
Every Sunday 10 am - 3 pm
Pilsen Community Market, 1800 S. Halsted
June 5-Oct. 30, 2011
Every Sunday 9 am - 3 pm
Wicker Park & Bucktown, Wicker Park & Damen
June 5-Oct. 30, 2011
Every Sunday 8 am - 2 pm
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Take me out to the ballgame - in Chicago!
Baseball season is in full swing, and whether you cheer for the Cubs or the White Sox, there's plenty of family fun to be had at both of Chicago's stadiums.
Chicago Cubs Family Days/Promotions:
Chicago White Sox Family Days/Promotions:
Vines on Clark
3554 N Clark Street, Chicago, (773) 327-8572
Located just 1/2 block from Wrigley, Vines has a spacious dining area with an outdoor patio. Options include sandwiches, salads, wraps, burgers, & pizza, and there are brunch options for early games.
Goose Island Brewpub
3535 N Clark St., Chicago, (773) 832-9040
This kid friendly pub has patio seating, is smoke free, and offers American traditional food. It's a Chicago landmark, so it can be part of your family Chicago experience.
Pat's Pizza
2679 N Lincoln Ave., Chicago, (773) 248-0168
Pat's Pizza is known for their thin crust pizza and is only a short walk from Wrigley Field.
Ann Sather Café
3416 N Southport Ave., Chicago, (773) 404-4475
This famous local spot has great breakfast and brunch options ranging from omelettes to pancakes to french toast.
Sox Game Dining Suggestions:
Connie's Pizza
2373 S. Archer Avenue Chicago, IL, 60616, (312) 326-3443
A few miles from US Cellular field, their pizza is delicious and easy to split among the family. Picky eaters will easily find something on this Italian menu that will make them happy too!
Bongo Room
1152 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, (312) 291-0100
Located in the South Loop, this restaurant has great breakfast and brunch menus as well as a large lunch menu.
Leona's Restaurant
1419 W Taylor St., Chicago, (312) 850-2222
Leona's is a family friendly spot in Little Italy, not too far from Cellular Field. Pizzas, pastas and sandwiches will keep the whole family happy.
Chicago Cubs Family Days/Promotions:
- Tuesday, August 9: Cubs Plush Bear (First 5,000 children 13 & younger)
- Friday, September 2: American Girl Doll-sized Cubs Apparel (First 4,000 children 14 & younger)
Chicago White Sox Family Days/Promotions:
- Sunday, April 17: Kids Day-Celebration of spring
- Sunday, May 1: Mother Son Day
- Sunday, May 22: Kids Day-Sox Expo
- Sunday, June 5: White Sox Kid's Jersey Giveaway
- Sunday, June 12: Father Daughter Day
- Sunday, June 26: Kids Day-Southpaw's Birthday
- Sunday, July 10: Kids Day-Wild about the Sox
- Sunday, August 21: Kids Day-Back to School Carnival
Tips for Enjoying Your Baseball Outing
Once you've picked a date and are ready to go, here are some tips to help your family enjoy the game:
- Get the whole family into some team colors and team gear!
- Bring a baseball glove - you never know when a fly ball could head your way!
- Bring the camera for family photos - you'll always remember the big day.
- Enjoy some hotdogs, pizza, popcorn, peanuts and more - it's a baseball tradition. And you can bring your own bottled water at long as it's sealed.
- Arrive early to watch team batting practice and warm ups - both parks open 2 hours before the game starts. Bring a permanent marker, something to write on, and ask for autographs!
- Protect yourself from the sun! Bring sun block, hats, and sunglasses.
- Stay through the 7th inning so you can sing "take me out to the ballgame."
- Find a fun spot to eat before or after the game.
Vines on Clark
3554 N Clark Street, Chicago, (773) 327-8572
Located just 1/2 block from Wrigley, Vines has a spacious dining area with an outdoor patio. Options include sandwiches, salads, wraps, burgers, & pizza, and there are brunch options for early games.
Goose Island Brewpub
3535 N Clark St., Chicago, (773) 832-9040
This kid friendly pub has patio seating, is smoke free, and offers American traditional food. It's a Chicago landmark, so it can be part of your family Chicago experience.
Pat's Pizza
2679 N Lincoln Ave., Chicago, (773) 248-0168
Pat's Pizza is known for their thin crust pizza and is only a short walk from Wrigley Field.
Ann Sather Café
3416 N Southport Ave., Chicago, (773) 404-4475
This famous local spot has great breakfast and brunch options ranging from omelettes to pancakes to french toast.
Sox Game Dining Suggestions:
Connie's Pizza
2373 S. Archer Avenue Chicago, IL, 60616, (312) 326-3443
A few miles from US Cellular field, their pizza is delicious and easy to split among the family. Picky eaters will easily find something on this Italian menu that will make them happy too!
Bongo Room
1152 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, (312) 291-0100
Located in the South Loop, this restaurant has great breakfast and brunch menus as well as a large lunch menu.
Leona's Restaurant
1419 W Taylor St., Chicago, (312) 850-2222
Leona's is a family friendly spot in Little Italy, not too far from Cellular Field. Pizzas, pastas and sandwiches will keep the whole family happy.
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