Get ready for a fun end-of-February weekend in Chicago! We have engineering fun downtown, cool museum days, and celebrations for Lunar New Year coming up on Sunday. Don't miss the Maple Tapping happening both days in the western suburbs.
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Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Enjoy the whole zoo for free this Saturday.
Engineering Fest
Chicago Architecture Center
Get hands-on with building and design downtown on Saturday.
Dr. Seuss Day
Three Stories Books
Celebrate Seuss with stories and activities Sunday afternoon.
· February 28
8ENGINEERING FESTFREE : Head downtown for a festival focused on engineering and design. It’s a great chance for kids to see architecture in action and maybe try some hands-on activities.It's a fantastic, free, hands-on event happening right in the city center on Saturday.
BROOKFIELD ZOO FREE ADMISSION DAYFREE : The Brookfield Zoo is offering free admission for everyone on Saturday, so this is the perfect time to explore the animals before spring officially arrives.It's a major local attraction offering free entry for the entire family, making it an easy win.
MAPLE TAPPING & TASTINGFREE : Get outside and learn how maple syrup is made right in the park. This is a fun, sweet experience that gets you interacting with nature.It's a specific outdoor seasonal activity that runs Saturday morning.
: Celebrate the closing of Black History Month at the DuSable Museum. This runs all day Saturday, so you can stop by when it fits your schedule.It's a special, time-sensitive cultural event happening on Saturday.
FREE : Enjoy a day celebrating winter activities at the Bartlett Nature Center. Get out in the fresh air before this winter-themed event wraps up.A dedicated winter-themed festival happening only on Saturday.
FREE : A perfect morning combo for little ones: stories followed by a gentle walk on the trails at the nature center.This combines storytime with a short outdoor activity, ideal for younger kids on Saturday morning.
: The Chicago History Museum is hosting a special commemoration day for Black History Month on Saturday. Check for any family programming tied to the event.A specific commemorative event at a major city museum on Saturday.
FREE : Catch a short, themed family theater performance at the Park Ridge Library on Saturday morning. Library performances are usually engaging and quick!Live, short-form theater focused on family content happening Saturday.
· March 1
3FREE : If you missed Saturday's tapping event, Kline Creek Farm offers another chance to see how they make maple syrup on Sunday afternoon.Provides another option for an outdoor farm activity on Sunday.
FREE : Head to Chinatown for a vibrant celebration of the Lunar New Year this Sunday afternoon. Expect fun activities and cultural immersion.It's a fantastic cultural celebration occurring only on Sunday.
FREE : Celebrate Dr. Seuss at this Lemont bookstore on Sunday afternoon! Expect fun activities surrounding his classic books.A dedicated holiday celebration fitting for Sunday afternoon.
Also On· anytime this weekend
3FREE : If you are an Illinois Resident, Saturday is a free day to visit the Chicago History Museum! A great opportunity to check out their exhibits.Free entry day for Illinois residents at a major history museum.
: The Paw Patrol takeover at CAMP Chicago is running through Sunday! Kids can play in a racing zone themed around the popular show.This is the final day for this specific, kid-focused pop-up experience.
: This is a family-focused intergenerational workshop happening on the second Saturday of the month. A great creative outlet for kids aged 4-10.It's specifically scheduled for Saturday and targets younger kids (4-10) with creative workshops.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Chicago this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 28 - Mar 1) features several free options including the Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day on Saturday, Engineering Fest downtown, and the Lunar New Year Celebration in Chinatown on Sunday.
Are there any outdoor activities planned for Saturday?
Yes! You can head out to Indian Boundary Park for Maple Tapping & Tasting in the morning, or visit Bartlett Nature Center for Winterfest until 2 PM.
What’s happening on Sunday for families?
Sunday, March 1st offers the Maple Sugaring event at Kline Creek Farm, the Lunar New Year Celebration in Chinatown, and a Dr. Seuss Day celebration at Three Stories Books in Lemont.
