Sun, 7/2 and 7/9/23, 2:30 - 5 PM: Summer Family Festival

Our Summer Family Festival includes special music, animal encounters, magic, and more! Get ready for a jam-packed afternoon of exploration and wonder. Limited capacity. Advance reservations required.

Pricing

Summer Family Festival, Sunday, July 2 or 9, 2:30 – 5 PM

Tickets required for each date. The following prices include access to all indoor exhibits (including the new Cheers for Spheres exhibit) as well as our outdoor Habitat Park exhibit (including the Butterfly Tent).

Children & Adults

Members:

$16

Non-members: $28

Infants (< 12 months):

Members:

FREE

Non-members: Free

Event Currently SOLD OUT

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

Activities from 2:30 – 5 p.m. (unless otherwise noted):
• A farm animal petting zoo
• Kiddie train rides through Habitat Park
• Magic shows from Randy the Magician
• A children’s concert with The Dreamtree Shakers.
• Meet and greet unusual animals like snakes and amphibians.
• Clay sculptures in our Adventures in Art studio
• Be among the first to experience this season’s walk-through butterfly tent
• Meet and greet with Princess Jasmine.

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

Attendance will be limited for this event. Masking is optional for this event.

Location

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

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Hours

Open today from 9:30 am-5:00 pm

Open tomorrow from 9:30 am-1:00 pm

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Admission

General Admission

  • Children (1 – 16): $19
  • Adults (17 – 64): $19
  • Seniors (65+): $18
  • Infants (Under 12 months): Free
  • Members: Free
  • Military: 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 in 2023 and 2024:
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 irregular hours.

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