Special Events
September 19: Music Show by Miss Jamie’s Farm
Sing, dance, laugh and learn about life down on the farm with Miss Jamie and her puppet animal friends! Kids use the power of their imagination to help with the chores, plant and harvest the crops, and pretend to be pollinators and more in this interactive musical show that’s fun for kids and grownups alike! Perfect for ages 3-7, but younger and older children will enjoy the show as well.
10:30 AM
Show access is included with all guests’ admission for September 19
- Admission is free for members every day!
- Online admission is free for grandparents on September 19! Regular rates apply to in-person purchases.
Miss Jamie is a professional children’s music performer based in Batavia, Illinois whose farm-themed albums, books, and live performance delight kids and families year round. Jamie is also a public speaker on the importance of music and literacy in early childhood education and how to make learning fun, as well as a commercial voice actor for national brands on TV and radio.
September 26: Meet-and-Greet
Say “howdy” and “blast off!” Two beloved toys are coming to life for a special visit—meet the iconic Space Ranger and Cowboy duo at the Museum and snap photos with them against themed backdrops.
1:30-4 PM
Meet-and-greet is included with all guests’ admission for September 26
- Admission is free for members every day!
- Online admission is just $5 for grandparents all on September! Regular rates apply to in-person purchases.
Character performers are independently provided and are not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or associated with Disney, Pixar, or any related rights holder.
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Annual Events
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 how to sponsor Touch a Truck
The Kohl Gala
A fundraiser benefitting the children and families who learn at Kohl Children’s Museum.
