Summer is here and there are so many great summer fests, art fairs and movie in the park for whole family to check out.

Be sure not to miss these top events happening this weekend: 

Check out even more exciting things to do with your kids around Chicagoland during the weekend of June 6-8, 2025. 

Be sure to see the new Spider-Man exhibit, which opened up at Griffin MSI and enjoy fun summer festivals in Chicago this weekend. Find even more weekend events in the city of Chicago on our calendar.

This immersive exhibit features props, costumes, rare comic books, cutting-edge interactive installations and life-size statues.

Enjoy authentic Greek cuisine, music, dance performances and Greek culture and Hellenic pride along with a craft fair all weekend.

This festival features ribs and other food, a Kids Square, live music, inflatables, games and more.

This 77th anniversary with a celebration featuring nearly 200 artists, live music, kids activities and more.

Enjoy movie in the park events in Elk Grove Village and Wood Dale. Also, take part in a free fishing event at Rolling Knolls. Find even more weekend events in the North/Northwest Suburbs on our calendar.   

Families can see a showing of Moana 2 at the pavilion. Bring chairs, blankets and snacks.

Families can take an evening nature walk with s’mores around the campfire. LGBTQ2S+ people and allies are welcome. Registration required.

Enjoy seeing a showing of Inside Out 2 at The Woodlands at White Oaks Park.

Ages 15 and under can drop-in at Rolling Knolls to experience fishing in the Preserves.  Bait, raffles, giveaways, snacks and refreshments will be available.

Get creative at Sand Ridge Nature Center on Saturday by creating your own ceramics. Also, be sure to enjoy a guided walk at Spears Woods. Find even more weekend events in the South Suburbs on our calendar.   

Enjoy a 2.5-mile guided walk where we learn about decomposition, fungi and the importance of decay in the forest.

Learn basic techniques in shaping and decorating and take pieces home. All materials provided. Registration required.

Head to downtown Aurora to watch the Aurora Pride Parade on Sunday. Also, enjoy a bluegrass music event in River Fo Find even more weekend events in the Western Suburbs on our calendar.

Enjoy carnival rides, kids’ activities, live entertainment, food, a beer garden, a business expo and an arts and crafts fair.

This fifth annual parade begins at E. Benton Street & Broadway and travels northeast to Downer, then left on Downer to end at N. Middle Ave.

Make a simple musical instrument or bring your own instrument to join the bluegrass jams.

Spend the weekend exploring Chicagoland with your family with these ideas. Find more things to do on our website.  

This article was updated on June 3, 2025, by Chicago Parent’s Content Writer, Kari Zaffarano. The update added new Chicagoland events to the ChicagoParent.com calendar and highlighted this weekend’s top family-friendly activities. For questions, contact Kari at [email protected].

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