Children's Theater & Live Shows for Kids in Chicago [2025]

Join Chicken Little and her friends as she journeys to tell The King that the sky is falling.

hallichicagokids said:  The Sky is Falling! The Sky is Falling! Join Chicken Little and her friends --Ducky Lucky, Goosey Loosey, Turkey Lurkey and others-- as she journeys to tell The King the news!

onthespottheater said:  A magical drama with dance set in Victorian England! Coming to Berger Park Coach House Theater in Chicago May 1-31. When a young girl moves in with her seemingly ancient Aunts, she discovers a magical house in Victorian England where the charming cuckoo clock comes to life and reveals a world of enchantment and adventure. Travel along with our heroine as she learns ever so much about kindness, friendship, and the sustaining power of love. Who knew that growing up and being at home could be such fun. ​For children, families, adults, and all those young at heart! This performance is best suited for children 8 and above.

Joined by the winner of the 2024 Crain-Maling Foundation CSO Young Artists Competition, Thomas Wilkins conducts a program celebrating the joy, power and beauty of community.

Delightful dogs drive, swim, play baseball and make their way to the big dog party — all in a lively blend of English and Spanish.

ChicagoChildrensTheatre said:  Come along with these delightful dogs as they drive, swim, play baseball and make their way to the big dog party — all in a lively blend of English and Spanish. Like a pop-up book that comes to life, GO DOG GO! • VE PERRO ¡VE! is a heart-warming spectacle of music, color, language and delight, appealing to all ages.

The Chicago Magic Lounge is typically an adult-only bar and entertainment venue that features a calendar of events full of invigorating magic show performances. On select Sundays, they present family-friendly showcases geared for kids and adults alike. Performances vary and can range from magicians full of funny jokes for kids to mysterious illusionists full of jaw-dropping tricks.

Produced and presented in partnership with Chicago Children’s Theatre, this redemptive tale of a boy and his father who rid their town of a monster features enchanting music performed by members of the CSO.

The Kids Concerts series extends Ravinia’s signature mix of genres and artists in kid-friendly environments, bringing the joy of music to thousands throughout the Chicago area.

Chicago Kids Company's new production is a colorful 1-hour trip to Neverland.

hallichicagokids said:  Follow Peter Pan and Tinkerbell to Neverland! The adventures are endless in a world of pirates and mayhem. Let your imagination fly to a place that allows you to NEVER GROW UP!

RebeccaH said:  A dynamic combination of art, music, comedy and technology, Blue Man Group encourages audiences to reconnect with their inner (and outer) child in order to see the world through a new perspective. Blue Man Group originally debuted at the Briar Street Theatre in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood in 1997. Three bald and blue men explore today’s cultural norms with wonder, poking fun at the audience’s collective quirks and reminding them how much they all have in common. The show is continually refreshed with new music, stories, custom instruments and state-of-the-art technology.