Family Friendly Festivals Around Chicago
Use our interactive map & calendar to find the best family friendly festivals in Chicago and the suburbs!
From Fourth of July events to Fall Fests, summer block parties and more, towns all around Chicago host family festivals to bring neighbors together, enjoy live music & entertainment, delicious food & drink, carnival rides, games and seasonal cheer. Bookmark this list to know which Chicagoland festivals and carnivals are happening near you, and add a comment to share your experience to keep improving this parent-to-parent resource!
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Scandinavian Day Festival
Annual festival celebrating the cultures of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, with activities for children, Scandinavian food & beverages, and Scandinavian vendors & displays.
Carol Hoidahl said: 45th Annual Festival celebrating the cultures of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. Featuring entertainment by Libido Funk Circus, Songs from the Kingdom of Denmark by Anita Llerche & Bo Riemer, The Nordic Folk Dancers of Chicago, Leikarringen Heimhug Dancers, and story time by Elsa from Frozen. Morning church service, free pony rides and activities for children, Scandinavian food and beverages and Scandinavian vendors and displays. Admission $15.00 per person, children 12 and under free, free parking.
South Elgin, IL 10:00 AM - 5:50 PM
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