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Things to do with kids in Chicago, IL this weekend (Nov 20–22): 5 picks

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Chicago, IL has 88 kid-friendly events listed for the weekend of Nov 20–22, 80 of them free. Here are five picks from those listings; each note comes straight from the listing details (ages, cost, indoor or outdoor, area).

  1. Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting

    Fri, Nov 20 · 6pm · Millennium Park

    A free mostly outdoor outing at Millennium Park (Chicago, Chicago). Listed for all ages; Fri, Nov 20 · 6pm.

    Details at the source ↗

  2. Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival

    Sat, Nov 21 · 11am · Michigan Avenue (Magnificent Mile)

    A free mostly outdoor outing at Michigan Avenue (Magnificent Mile) (Chicago, Chicago). Listed for all ages; Sat, Nov 21 · 11am.

    Details at the source ↗

  3. Fall Fest

    Fri, Nov 20 · 10am–5pm · Lincoln Park Zoo

    A mostly outdoor outing at Lincoln Park Zoo (Chicago, Chicago). Listed for all ages; Fri, Nov 20 · 10am–5pm.

    Details at the source ↗

  4. River Trail Nightlife: Owl Prowl

    Fri, Nov 20 · 5pm · River Trail Nature Center

    A free mostly outdoor outing at River Trail Nature Center. Listed for kids (6–10); Fri, Nov 20 · 5pm.

    Details at the source ↗

  5. Goodnight Moon at Griffin MSI

    Nov 5 – Jan 3 · Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

    An indoor pick (works on a rainy day) at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago, Chicago). Listed for all ages; cost: Included with general admission; Nov 5 – Jan 3.

    Details at the source ↗

Always confirm details with the organizer before heading out. See every Chicago, IL event this weekend.