Events

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April 19: Superhero Sunday

Dress as your favorite superhero and meet them at the Museum! Our superpower is learning through play, and we can’t wait to share it with you on this day of action, creativity and special guests.

Enjoy these super-powered activities included with general admission rates:

1 – 3:30 PM: Create your own mask in the Adventures in Art exhibit
2 PM: Learn about everyday heroes during Story Time with My Mommy Is a Hero
2:30 – 4 PM: Snap photos against themed backdrops at meet-and-greet sessions with your favorites:

Spider-Man & Ghost Spider

Black Panther & Wakandan Warrior

Wonder Woman & Batman

3 PM: Show off your superhero moves and strike victory poses at Theater Games
Refuel between hero missions at Bean Sprouts Café throughout the day

The Museum will be open extended hours from 9:30 – 4 PM with early entry at 8:30 AM for members. All activities are included with general admission rates and free for members.

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May 3: Touch a Truck Family Festival

Climb and discover 40+ super-sized vehicles, music, train rides, food trucks and more!

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Past Highlights

Gabby’s Dollhouse: MEOWseum Discovery Days

October 2025, Gabby and her friends from DreamWork’s Animation’s Gabby’s Dollhouse stopped by for a paw-some meet-and-greet.

Mini Moments of Play

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On February 27, the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile stopped by the Musem for a BUN-derful time.

Our Education team, Art Studio staff, volunteers, and guests used all hands on deck to create this mural for our special exhibit, Argentina’s Niños.

We love supporting the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana during cookie-selling season.

Annual

The Kohl Gala

A fundraiser benefitting the children and families who learn at Kohl Children’s Museum.

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Fall Family Fest

Celebrate the changing of the seasons with an unbe-leaf-able afternoon of family fun and exploration.

Kohlights: A Holiday Lightacular

Chicagoland’s only interactive holiday lights display designed special for young children.

New Years Eve Bash

Ring in the noon year with family and friends at a Times Square-style confetti drop at 12 pm.