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Things to do with kids in Chicago, IL this weekend (Nov 27–29): 5 picks

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Chicago, IL has 62 kid-friendly events listed for the weekend of Nov 27–29, 54 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. Cicada Pinning Class

    Sun, Nov 29 · 11am–1pm · River Trail Nature Center

    A mostly outdoor outing at River Trail Nature Center. Listed for kids (6–10); cost: under $15; Sun, Nov 29 · 11am–1pm.

    Details at the source ↗

  2. What’s On The Menu?

    Nov 14 – Dec 13 · 3pm · River Trail Nature Center

    A free mostly outdoor outing at River Trail Nature Center. The source doesn't list an age range; Nov 14 – Dec 13 · 3pm.

    Details at the source ↗

  3. 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 ↗

  4. Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light

    Nov 7 – 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 7 – Jan 3.

    Details at the source ↗

  5. Fall Fest

    Nov 13 – Dec 13 · 10am–5pm · Lincoln Park Zoo

    A mostly outdoor outing at Lincoln Park Zoo (Chicago, Chicago). Listed for all ages; Nov 13 – Dec 13 · 10am–5pm.

    Details at the source ↗

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