Kid-Friendly Outdoor Summer Concerts Around Chicago
We're rounding up Chicago summer concerts and free outdoor music series to enjoy with your kids this year!
Check the calendar and map to find a fun family concert in Chicago or the suburbs to add to your summer bucket list. Many of these events encourage bringing your own lawn chairs and picnic food while you take in the fresh air and live entertainment.
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chicagobotanic.org
Chicago Botanic Garden - Music on the Esplanade
Watch the sunset and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. Bring your own chairs, because the Garden has a limited supply. Picnicking is welcome during evening concerts, or stop by one of their dining locations to grab a bite and some drinks.
Glencoe, IL6-7:30pm
1 review
cityofevanston.org
Evanston's Starlight Concerts in the Park
The Starlight Concerts in the Park feature outdoor summer concerts at parks throughout Evanston. Some concerts will also include food trucks!
Evanston, IL6-8pm
0 reviews
DeKalb Park District
DeKalb Park District The Sounds of Summer
Enjoy free summer concerts for the whole family throughout some of DeKalb's most popular park sites! Free summer concerts include Kids’ Concerts in the Park on select Tuesdays from 10:30 – 11:15 am at the Hopkins Park Bandshell, as well as Tuesday evening concerts in Hopkins Park, and Music at the Mansion on Wednesday evenings at the historic and beautiful Ellwood House Museum.
Dekalb, IL
0 reviews
mortonarb.org
Morton Arboretum - Arbor Evenings
Unwind with family and friends on Wednesday evenings at The Morton Arboretum this summer. Bring your picnic spread from home or enjoy their rotating food trucks that will be onsite each week.
Lisle, IL6-8pm
0 reviews
rosemont.com
Rockin’ in the Park at Parkway Bank Park
Rockin’ in the Park at Parkway Bank Park is held every Thursday and select Fridays throughout the summer. Fireworks follow every show EXCEPT Friday night concerts!
Rosemont, IL7pm
0 reviews
Village of Arlington Heights' Sounds of Summer Concerts
The Village of Arlington Heights' Sounds of Summer Concert series is held Thursdays, 7-8:30p.m.. June-August in Harmony Park!
Arlington Heights, IL7-8:30pm
0 reviews
Navy Pier
Live on the Lake! Navy Pier
Live on the Lake! is an outdoor live music series featuring Chicago’s best bands, along with regional and national acts, who will perform countless genres and styles of popular music every weekend. Bring your friends, enjoy the music, and enjoy the lakeside summer views.
Chicago, IL4:30-9:45pm
0 reviews
pdop.org
Park District of Oak Park - Summer Concerts
The Park District of Oak Park invites you to Scoville Park every Sunday for an outdoor concert featuring family-friendly music and entertainment.
Oak Park, IL6-7:30pm
0 reviews
Courtesy of Ravinia Festival
Ravinia Festival Kids Concerts
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.
Highland Park, IL
3 reviews
Memorial Park Summer Entertainment Series
Concerts often feature local and national artists, cover bands, tributes, classical orchestra, and even dueling pianos.
Wheaton, IL
0 reviews
Primary photo: Courtesy of Ravinia Festival
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