Special Events
November 13: Diwali Celebration
Join us in our Adventures in Art exhibit to learn about Diwali and create your own clay diya (oil lamp). Diyas are used during Diwali to light the way and symbolize the welcoming of light, hope, and positivity into our hearts and homes.
1-3 PM
Activity is included with Museum admission
Select Nights November & December: Kohlights
Celebrate the 2026 holiday season at Greater Chicago’s only holiday light display designed especially for young children ages birth through 8!
Learn more and get Kohlights tickets
Coming Soon: Member Holiday Party
Stay tuned to learn more about this exclusive members’ event.
Coming Soon: New Year’s Eve Bash
Stay tuned to learn more about our Times Square-style confetti drop.
Annual Events
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 how to sponsor Touch a Truck
The Kohl Gala
A fundraiser benefitting the children and families who learn at Kohl Children’s Museum.
Fall Family Festival
Celebrate the changing of the seasons with an unbe-leaf-able afternoon of family fun and exploration.
