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The Chicago cold has gone on long enough. At last, summer’s here! With children out of school soon and visitors coming to town, you need to up your usual planning and enjoy the many amenities this bustling and creative city has to offer.
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Dates vary, tickets from $10, 1341 W. Randolph St.
\r\n\r\nYou’re never too young to admire valued antiques. Often held on the last weekend of every month, this indoor-outdoor festival is the epicenter of everything vintage. Whether you’re charmed by artwork brimming with history, antique jewelry or classic attire, this is the perfect place to spark your family’s love for one of a kind, timeless treasures.
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June 2 and 3, free admission, 57th Street, between Kenwood and Woodlawn
\r\n\r\nLocated in the Hyde Park neighborhood, whether you’re looking for a new art piece to ‘wow’ houseguests or would like to view talent from across the country, you’ll find something to fit your fancy at this two-day event. Holding the title as Chicago’s oldest juried art fair, this event features over 200 painters, sculptors, craftsmen, jewelers, and photographers you can purchase work from directly. The outdoor fair will also host numerous arts-centric activities to encourage children to explore their ingrained creativity, courtesy of local arts organizations including Little Black Pearl, Hyde Park Art Center, Chicago Public Art Group, among others.
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July 6, 7 and 8, free admission, Michigan Plaza
\r\n\r\nFor the tenth year in a row, this award-winning festival will take place in the heart of the Loop. Not only is all of the art featured original and sold by the artists themselves, but visitors are encouraged to interact with the more than 110 juried artists present at the festival. Immerse your family in live music, delicious cuisine and original, handcrafted gems. Afterward, your family can make their mark on the freestanding graffiti wall. The best part -- the fun doesn’t have to end there. The festival is located near a plethora of unique, family-friendly attractions, including “The Bean,” on Michigan Avenue, the historic Art Institute of Chicago, and the Museum Campus, a nearly 15-minute drive from Michigan Plaza.
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Free and open to the public, 220 E. Chicago Ave.
\r\n\r\nMCA has free admission, meaning your family can enjoy fine art even while managing a tight budget. During your trip, take a stroll through one of the unique exhibits running through the summer, including I was Raised on the Internet — a thoughtful exhibition which explores how the internet has changed the way we view the world. From 1998 to the present, the exhibition tells a story through 100+ works of art across different mediums, including photography, sculpture and multimedia, painting, film and video. After a day of fun, if it’s a Tuesday, visit the terrace to unwind and enjoy smooth jazz performed live from internationally renowned musicians before your ride home. And you know what else? Feel free to grab a bite at the new Marisol restaurant -- uniquely named after the artist of the same name. As the website boasts, the Marisol could be “your neighborhood coffee spot, or an art-filled destination for dinner and drinks.”
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Free and open to the public, 5550 S. Greenwood Ave.
\r\n\r\nLocated on Chicago’s South Side, the University of Chicago’s Smart Museum of Art has a selection of family-friendly activities to allow young artists a creative outlet. Whether your children are eager to get their hands dirty with interactive finger, hand, and arm painting, create magnificent watercolor artwork, or craft sturdy statues -- the museum allows children to express their creativity and construct inspirational masterpieces.
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The Art Institute of Chicago (The Artist's Studio)
\r\n\r\nFree and open to the public, Ryan Learning Center, 111 S. Michigan Ave.
\r\n\r\nIn for a surprise? The Artist’s Studio holds daily classes, perfect for family fun. Will you create art today? Meet an artist? Engage in a gallery activity? You won’t know until you get there.
\r\n\r\nAlso, on Saturday, July 21, 10:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m. a Block Party takes place throughout the museum. This daylong gathering highlights the deep and lasting contributions of Chicago's creative communities. Experience a progression of events activating the museum's galleries, libraries, study rooms, gardens, and public spaces, culminating in exciting music performances, all celebrating our city's rich history and bright future. Details here.
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Free and open to the public, 1 University Drive, University Park, IL
\r\n\r\nSometimes, all we really need is a calm, barefoot stroll through green pastures. Take your family on a trip through this renowned sculpture park which features 29 beautiful, dynamic sculptures across more than 100 acres of prairie landscape. Here, you’ll allow your family the space -- and the quiet -- to unwind, reconnect, and, most importantly, view breathtaking works of art.
\r\n\r\nOn Wednesday, June 20 from 9:30 – noon the sculpture park will host a special Children's Day for ages 5-12. The cost is $12. Get outside, and get creative. Visit seven large-scale sculptures, from Field Rotationto Paul, and then learn the Japanese art of “Koinobori.” These carp streamers or carp banners decorate the landscape of Japan from April through early May, in honor of their national Children’s Day.
\r\n\r\nRSVP to Sherri Denault at sdenault@govst.edu by June 13. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required by June 13. MEET AT THE MAIN GSU ENTRANCE.
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Saturday–Sunday, October 17–18; Saturday performance 1–2 p.m.
The Driehaus Museum
Murphy Auditorium, 50 E. Erie St., Chicago
Explore the historic Murphy Auditorium during the Chicago Architecture Center’s annual Open House Chicago weekend. The landmark, reopened after renovation in 2024, also hosts Hanna DiLorenzo’s Behind Closed Doors on Saturday. Entry is free without reservations; access does not include the museum’s exhibition galleries.
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Saturday, October 17, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Smart Museum of Art
5550 S. Greenwood Ave., Chicago
Exhibiting artist Nina Chanel Abney guides visitors in creating colorful self-portrait collages. A collaborative card-deck project extends the activities beyond the canvas, offering families a chance to explore identity and creativity together.
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Saturday–Sunday, October 17–18, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. each day
WING Studio
4883 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago
Add printmaking to your Open House Chicago itinerary. WING Studio welcomes visitors for etching demonstrations on both days, offering a closer look at an art-making process inside a working studio in Lincoln Square.
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Saturday, October 17, 1–2:30 p.m.
Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park
Governors State University, University Park
Head outdoors with Jeff Stevenson for a tour of the South Collection, considering visiting artists’ installations alongside familiar works and their connections to the Earth. Admission is $10. Meet at the F Entrance, wear shoes for grass paths, and dress for the weather; parking is free.
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Saturday, October 17, 2–4 p.m.
Bert Green Fine Art
8 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 620, Chicago
This Saturday event highlights Kevin Blake’s solo exhibition, guest curated by Dan Cameron. Blake’s paintings scrutinize inherited ideas of masculinity, placing familiar social roles in unsettled situations and revealing vulnerability beneath the outward performance of confidence.
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Gallery Night: Friday, October 16, 5–9 p.m.; Gallery Day: Saturday, October 17, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; exhibition opens October 14
JK Art House
191 N. Broadway, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Make a Wisconsin art outing part of the weekend. David Dunlop combines traditional translucent oil techniques with metal supports, producing paintings whose surfaces change with light and movement. The opening joins Milwaukee’s quarterly Gallery Night MKE, with a free John Michael Kohler Arts Center workshop also taking place in the gallery.
Also taking place is Treasured Postcards on Friday, October 16, 5–9 p.m. This is a John Michael Kohler Arts Center workshop at JK Art House. Inspired by Lenore Tawney’s correspondence, this free Gallery Night workshop invites participants to make small collage postcards from photographs, printed papers, and other materials. Stop into JK Art House’s Parlor to create an artwork that can travel through the mail.
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Gallery Night: Friday, October 16, 5–8 p.m.; Gallery Day: Saturday, October 17, 11 am. Exhibition on view through November 7
Kim Storage Gallery
207 E Buffalo St., Ste 404, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Out There is a two-person exhibition of new work by Hector Acuna and Andy Paczos. The title borrows the advice a teacher gave Paczos at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago: look out the window, \"there's lots of good stuff out there.\" He took it, and has painted Chicago from direct observation for three decades since. Acuna works the same way, returning to his Wisconsin sites across multiple plein air sessions and staging handmade props to paint in natural light. Both find their subjects by standing in front of them
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First Look: Friday, October 16, 5 p.m.; opening-night event at 6 p.m.; sale through October 24
The Art Center Highland Park
1957 Sheridan Rd., Highland Park
Rediscovered art finds new homes at The Art Center’s annual sale, with donated works selected and priced for accessible collecting. Opening-night tickets offer an early look; weekend hours are Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., and Sunday, noon–4 p.m. Entry is free October 19–24.
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Friday, October 16, 5–8 p.m.; artist conversation 5–6:30 p.m.; performances begin at 6:30 p.m.
Research House for Asian Art
3217 S. Morgan St., Chicago
The Becoming Words reception brings calligraphy to life through performances by Hekiun Oda and Bahman Panahi. Panahi joins musician Kerry Leung for Musicalligraphy, while Oda demonstrates his distinctive practice. Food reflecting both artists’ cultures accompanies the evening. Admission is $40, plus the ticket service fee.
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Opening: Friday, October 16, 6–9 p.m.; on view through November 20
Forum 301
301 W. Ohio St., Chicago
Fashion becomes a meeting point for architecture, sculpture, and performance in this group exhibition. The participating artists examine how clothing shapes bodily presence, from protection and concealment to exaggeration and transformation, and how we construct the space we occupy.
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Friday, October 16, 7–10 p.m.
Bridgeport Art Center
1200 W. 35th St., Chicago
Explore studios and three gallery presentations: Decadence Deux, presented by Pigment International and September Gray Fine Art; Art Connection: Past Meets Present, from ArtConnectED; and Robert Lipton’s Una Vuelta a Mis Raices. The free evening offers opportunities to encounter artists and their work throughout the building.
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Friday, October 16, 7–10 p.m.
Bridgeport Artist Community
Multiple neighborhood locations in Bridgeport, Chicago
Extend your Third Friday visit beyond a single building. The Bridgeport Artist Community’s route connects more than 45 galleries, studios, shops, and cultural spaces. Use the linked neighborhood map to plan stops, and check individual venues for their evening hours.
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Opening: Friday, October 16, 7–9 p.m.; on view through October 2027
Polish Museum of America
984 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago
A major exhibition revisits Stanisław Szukalski’s complex legacy through sculpture, drawing, prints, and photography. Organized with the POLONIKA Institute, it examines his imaginative mythmaking and contested ideas. Opening admission is $25; a Saturday discussion at 1 p.m. is $20, or $40 for both programs.
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Auction: Wednesday, October 14, 10 a.m. Central / 11 a.m. Eastern
Rago and Wright
online bidding
A midweek auction offers another way to engage with art. Rago and Wright’s current Curated: CALDER sale brings the artist’s work to the auction block, with bidding available online. See the current auction catalog for lots and registration.
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Auction: October 14–15, 10 a.m. Central each day
Freeman’s
1550 W. Carroll Ave., Chicago
Freeman’s two-day sale spans English and Continental furnishings, decorative objects, and sculpture. Collections from across the country, including Barrington Hills, contribute to a selection ranging from clocks and tapestries to Minton porcelain.
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October 14–16
Smart Museum of Art
University of Chicago | Hyde Park
What happens to religious objects when they enter museum collections? Keynotes, panels, and roundtable conversations consider their changing meanings and histories in this multi-day symposium. Consult the program for individual session times and locations.
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Wednesday, October 14, 3:30–5 p.m.
Block Museum of Art
40 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston
Northwestern Athletics’ Ava Earl and Associate Provost Michelle Manno consider Cara Romero’s photograph Amber Morningstar through the lens of women in sports and self-representation. The conversation connects art with identity, teamwork, and the power to shape one’s own image.
Coffee and tea begin at 3 p.m.
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October 15–November 15; opening reception Friday, October 16, 5–8 p.m.
Heritage Museum of Asian Art and Seldon Institute
Exhibition at Research House for Asian Art, 3217 S. Morgan St., Chicago
Japanese calligrapher Hekiun Oda and Iranian artist Bahman Panahi bring different traditions into conversation, moving from written language toward gesture, abstraction, and sound. The exhibition opens Thursday, followed by Friday’s live performance program and a free artist-led tour Saturday, October 17, 1–3 p.m.
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Opening: Thursday, October 15, 5:30–8:30 p.m.; on view through December 18
Madron Gallery
1000 W. North Ave., 3rd Floor, Chicago
Madron marks its 25th anniversary with twenty-five works by twenty-five artists from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The free opening joins the fifth annual Lincoln Park Art Night, making it a lively evening to explore Madron, Leslie Wolfe Gallery, gallery 1871, Art City, and Art on Sedgwick.
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Opening: Thursday, October 15, 6–8 p.m.; artist remarks at 6:30 p.m.; on view through November 20
Kavanagh Gallery, Fine Line Creative Arts Center
37W570 Bolcum Rd., St. Charles
Brian Lathan’s brightly colored prints explore the uneasy relationship between escape and self-care. Figures shelter smaller versions of themselves inside exposed headspaces, inviting viewers to consider the habits and interior worlds that sustain us. Meet the artist at the free opening reception.
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