July 6 & 13, 2025: Summer Family Festival

Our Summer Family Festival on Sunday, July 6 and July 13, 2025 includes special music, art, train rides, animal encounters, and more! Get ready for a jam-packed afternoon of exploration and wonder. Limited capacity. Advance reservations required.

Pricing

Summer Family Festival, Sunday, July 6 and 13, 2:30 – 5 PM

Tickets required for each date. The following prices include access to all indoor exhibits (including the new Science + You exhibit). Our outdoor Habitat Park exhibit (including the Butterfly Encounter).

 

Children & Adults

Members:

$17

Non-members: $30

Infants (< 12 months):

Members:

FREE

Non-members: Free

CLICK HERE for July 6 Tickets

CLICK HERE for July 13 Tickets

Please note member discounts do not apply to corporate or reciprocal members. Event will occur rain or shine. Petting farm, train rides, and paint-a-car will cancel if weather is inclement. Please note that due to the popularity of this event, tickets are non-refundable once purchased. Cancellation fees of 20% may apply.

Activities

Activities from 2:30 – 5 p.m. (unless otherwise noted):

  • A farm animal petting zoo
  • Kiddie train rides through Habitat Park
  • Children’s concert with 2023 Grammy nominees Wendy & DB
  • Meet and greet unusual animals like Stella the Sloth
  • Be among the first to experience this season’s walk-through Butterfly Encounter
  • Meet and greet with Tinker Bell
  • Paint-a-Car activity
  • Giant Bubble Play sessions (Weather permitting)
  • Special vinyl spin art activity


PLUS:
All 16 exhibits including the west half of our outdoor Habitat Park will be open for exploration!

Attendance will be limited for this event.

 

Location

2100 Patriot Boulevard
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 832-6600

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Hours

Open today from 9:30 am-4:00 pm

Open tomorrow from 9:30 am-4:00 pm

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Admission

General Admission

  • Children (1 – 16): $20
  • Adults (17 – 64): $20
  • Seniors (65+): $18
  • Infants (Under 12 months): Free
  • Members: Free
  • Military/Veteran: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
  • Museums for All Program (EBT/WIC cardholders): $3/person (up to 4 admissions) *P-EBT not valid

All children must be supervised by an adult at all times.

Click here for advance general admission reservations and save $2 per ticket.

 

Members-Only Hours: 8:30 – 9:30 AM Daily
The Museum is closed for general admission on these holidays:
New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve

Please check our list of dates with adjusted hours.


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