Events
Muddy May
All Month Long
Dig into dirt-filled, hands-on fun!
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May 30: Mud Fest
Say YES to mess!
Mud Play!
Dig, splash and scoop with pails, shovels and more at mud-play tables. Combine water with potting soil or play sand to create your own messy masterpieces.
Tip: Dress for mess! Handwashing stations will be available nearby.
10 AM – 3 PM
Meet-and-Greet
Snap photos with our favorite piggy friend during meet-and-greets throughout the day.
- 9 – 9:30 AM (member appreciation hours): Spot our piggy friend roaming the Museum floor
- 9:45 AM – 1 PM: Explore the outdoors with our piggy friend in Habitat Park
Rain location: Spotlight Studio
Art Adventures
Unearth your inner artist and bring on the muddy mess! Discover the magic of “nature’s paint” as you mix, squish and swirl your way to a one-of-a-kind creation.
9 AM – 12 PM, 1 PM – 3 PM
Theater Performance
Join us for an original story, The Tale of Sir Gregory the Gross by Vito Gioia, and meet Sir Gregory — a terrible tot who’s not like you at all.
2 PM
All activities are included with general admission and are free for members.
$10 off weekday tickets and $5 off weekend tickets when you purchase online
June 1: Chip In for Children
Tee off for an afternoon that brings together business leaders, golf enthusiasts, and friends of the Museum to ensure kids and families never stop learning through play.
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Past Highlights
Superhero Sunday
A super-powered day full of action, creativity, and special guests.
MEOWseum Discovery Days
Gabby and her friends from DreamWork’s Animation’s Gabby’s Dollhouse stopped by for a paw-some meet-and-greet.
Annual
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.
Touch A Truck Family Festival
Be part of the biggest fundraising event of the season! Climb and discover 40+ super-sized vehicles, music, train rides, food trucks and more.
Learn more Check out the photo gallery
The Kohl Gala
A fundraiser benefitting the children and families who learn at Kohl Children’s Museum.
