June is approaching and you know what that means – schools will be out and then it will be time to start having some fun here in Chicagoland.

With the summertime comes lots of fun outdoor activities to do with your kids, including summer festivals, movies in the park events (including tons at the Chicago Park Districts) and music in the park events. Also, be sure to check out the Pride Month events, Juneteenth events and Father’s Day events happening this month.

Scroll through our handpicked list of the best June family events in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Looking for even more fun? Don’t miss our packed event calendar filled with activities for every family.

Find Our Full List of June Events in Chicago Parent’s Events Calendar.

Enjoy authentic Greek food, a craft fair, music, dance performances and more at this annual Greek Fest.

This annual fest features ribs and other food, music from live bands, a Kids Square and more.

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

This annual parade is celebrating its 5th year. It begins at E. Benton Street & Broadway and travels northeast to Downer, then left on Downer to end at N. Middle Ave.

All ages can experience full day of activities including a 3K walk/run, dance performances, vendors, softball game and volleyball game.

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

The festival features live music on three stages, a Youth Pride Space for teens, more than 150 vendors, drag shows, pet parade, dance exhibitions and more.

This annual festival features live music, food vendors, a carnival and more. Fireworks will take place on Thursday.

At this festival, experience everything from strawberry-infused food and drinks, live music and family entertainment.

This family-friendly event features a variety of performances all day long. This includes music, dance, storytelling and other activities.

This article was recently updated on May 27, 2025, by Chicago Parent’s Content Writer Kari Zaffarano. The update included her adding new Chicagoland events to the ChicagoParent.com‘s calendar and featuring the best family events this month, aligning with Chicago Parent’s mission to provide the top parenting resources for local families. Questions? Please reach out to [email protected].

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