General Programming

Calendar
Events

Innovative programs make math, science, reading, the arts, and discovering the city's vibrant cultures fun for the whole family. Passport to the World, Community Resource Fairs, and hundreds of other events and activities bring playful learning opportunities to visitors year-round.

Art-a-Go-Go

Shake, rattle and roll to create your own movement art!

Friday, September 3: 2:30pm

Autumn-Mobiles

Celebrate the harvest by creating a one-of-a-kind hanging sculpture with a fall motif.

Sunday, September 26: 1pm
Monday, September 27: 1pm
Tuesday, September 28: 1pm
Wednesday, September 29: 1pm
Thursday, September 30: 1pm

Black Farmers Market

Local farmers and gardeners share their produce and goods at our annual Black Farmers Market. Join us for farm games and cowboy demonstrations, and meet some of Chicago’s local food producers.

Thursday, September 30: 5-8pm

Fire Safety 101

Learn how to escape a “smoke”-filled bedroom, join us for Rocky’s Road to Fire Safety puppet show, or meet one of the Chicago Fire Department’s very own firefighters!

Sunday, October 3: 2:30pm
Sunday, October 10: 2:30pm
Saturday, October 23: 2:30pm
Sunday, October 24: 2:30pm

Pile It Up & Jump

Hooray for fall! Dump a bucket of leaves on yourself and then jump in them!

Wednesday, September 15: 2:30pm
Wednesday, September 22: 2:30pm
Wednesday, September 29: 2:30pm
Wednesday, October 6: 2:30pm
Wednesday, October 13: 2:30pm

Play For All

Children and families with disabilities are invited for a special evening of playful, multisensory activities and exhibits.

Thursday, September 16: 5-8pm

Playful Picks

Our Guest Connection staff invites you to share one of their top ten favorite activities!

Saturday, September 4: 2:30pm
Sunday, September 5: 2:30pm
Monday, September 6: 2:30pm
Friday, September 17: 2:30pm
Saturday, September 18: 2:30pm

Stories Connect Us

Interview your parent, grandparent or special adult about their favorite childhood toy. Take home a CD with a recording of your conversation.

Saturday, September 11: 12pm-3pm
Sunday, September 12: 12pm-3pm

Totally Toys

Practice a skill or make something new! Explore the endless variety of toys as we celebrate Mexico: Festival of Toys.

Saturday, September 4: 11:30am
Sunday, September 5: 11:30am
Monday, September 6: 11:30am
Saturday, September 11: 11:30am
Sunday, September 12: 11:30am

Toys Around the World

Explore games and toys from various regions of the world and learn about different cultures through the universal language of play.

Thursday, October 7: 5-8pm

Whirl-Its

Can you say “thaumatrope?” Make and take this little spinning toy that demonstrates the scientific principal, “persistence of vision,” and its influence on motion pictures.

Friday, September 3: 11:30am

Daily	10am-5pm
Thursday evenings	5-8pm

CCM will be closed
September 7-10 for improvements.


Children & Adults	$10
Seniors	$9
Members	Free
Children under one	Free
En Español

Target Free First Sundays
First Sunday of every month: Free admission for ages 15 and under.

Kraft Free Family Night
Thursday evenings: 5-8pm
Free admission for everyone.