Family Shows in Chicago
Kids shows, family entertainment, and live performances in Chicago and nearby areas.
Browse family shows in Chicago, IL this year, including kids shows, live entertainment, interactive performances, and touring productions. Explore events by date and venue, with schedules updated regularly as new family-friendly shows are announced.
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Chicago, ILFamily Events: 100
- Oct 31, 2026, 12:00 PM Sat — CIRCUS, Weekend Event: Bright Star Circus at Stars and Garters Theater,
3914 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60613, US. From $43, Avg. price ~ $51, Tickets Available: 34. Select Seats - Nov 07, 2026, 12:00 PM Sat — CIRCUS, Best Value, Weekend Event: Bright Star Circus at Stars and Garters Theater, 3914 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60613, US. From $34, Avg. price ~ $49, Tickets Available: 36. Select Seats
- Nov 07, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: Ballets Jazz Montreal: Dance Me - The Music of Leonard Cohen at Auditorium Theatre - IL • 3901 seats, 50 East Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60605, US. From $78, Avg. price ~ $116, Tickets Available: 44. Select Seats
- Nov 08, 2026, 4:00 PM Sun — BALLET, Weekend Event: United European Ballet Company: Cinderella at Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago, IL 60601, US. From $89, Avg. price ~ $146, Tickets Available: 209. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 12:00 PM Sat — CIRCUS, Best Value, Weekend Event: Bright Star Circus at Stars and Garters Theater, 3914 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60613, US. From $34, Avg. price ~ $49, Tickets Available: 36. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 1:00 PM Sat — CHILDREN / FAMILY, Weekend Event: Wild Kratts - Live at Auditorium Theatre - IL • 3901 seats, 50 East Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60605, US. From $55, Avg. price ~ $149, Tickets Available: 85. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 5:00 PM Sat — CHILDREN / FAMILY, Weekend Event: Wild Kratts - Live at Auditorium Theatre - IL • 3901 seats, 50 East Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60605, US. From $52, Avg. price ~ $117, Tickets Available: 371. Select Seats
- Nov 19, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — BALLET: Grand Kyiv Ballet: The Nutcracker at Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago, IL 60601, US. From $67, Avg. price ~ $131, Tickets Available: 187. Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 12:00 PM Sat — CIRCUS, Best Value, Weekend Event: Bright Star Circus at Stars and Garters Theater, 3914 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60613, US. From $34, Avg. price ~ $49, Tickets Available: 36. Select Seats
- Nov 24, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — BALLET: The Hip Hop Nutcracker at Cadillac Palace • 2344 seats, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602, US. From $59, Avg. price ~ $173, Tickets Available: 1207. Select Seats
- Nov 25, 2026, 1:00 PM Wed — BALLET, High Demand: The Hip Hop Nutcracker at Cadillac Palace • 2344 seats, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602, US. From $59, Avg. price ~ $206, Tickets Available: 1559. Select Seats
- Nov 25, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — BALLET, High Demand: The Hip Hop Nutcracker at Cadillac Palace • 2344 seats, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602, US. From $58, Avg. price ~ $197, Tickets Available: 1891. Select Seats
- Nov 27, 2026, 1:00 PM Fri — BALLET, High Demand: The Hip Hop Nutcracker at Cadillac Palace • 2344 seats, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602, US. From $70, Avg. price ~ $213, Tickets Available: 1439. Select Seats
- Nov 27, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — BALLET, High Demand: The Hip Hop Nutcracker at Cadillac Palace • 2344 seats, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602, US. From $69, Avg. price ~ $209, Tickets Available: 1811. Select Seats
- Nov 28, 2026, 12:00 PM Sat — CIRCUS, Best Value, Weekend Event: Bright Star Circus at Stars and Garters Theater, 3914 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60613, US. From $34, Avg. price ~ $49, Tickets Available: 36. Select Seats
- Nov 28, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — BALLET, High Demand, Weekend Event: The Hip Hop Nutcracker at Cadillac Palace • 2344 seats, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602, US. From $75, Avg. price ~ $231, Tickets Available: 1303. Select Seats
- Nov 28, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: The Hip Hop Nutcracker at Cadillac Palace • 2344 seats, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602, US. From $72, Avg. price ~ $199, Tickets Available: 1108. Select Seats
- Nov 29, 2026, 1:00 PM Sun — BALLET, High Demand, Weekend Event: The Hip Hop Nutcracker at Cadillac Palace • 2344 seats, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602, US. From $76, Avg. price ~ $219, Tickets Available: 1514. Select Seats
- Dec 04, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — BALLET: Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House - IL • 3563 seats, 20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606, US. From $66, Avg. price ~ $285, Tickets Available: 551. Select Seats
- Dec 05, 2026, 12:00 PM Sat — CIRCUS, Best Value, Weekend Event: Bright Star Circus at Stars and Garters Theater, 3914 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60613, US. From $34, Avg. price ~ $49, Tickets Available: 36. Select Seats
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Jekyll & Hyde
175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Oct 29, 2026 7:00 PM
The Book Of Mormon
151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602
Oct 29, 2026 7:00 PM
Vape! The Grease Parody
2540 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60614
Oct 29, 2026 7:30 PM
The Winter's Tale
800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
Oct 30, 2026 7:00 PM
Don Giovanni
20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606
Oct 30, 2026 7:00 PM
Topdog/Underdog
1650 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60614
Oct 30, 2026 7:30 PM
Bright Star Circus
3914 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60613
Oct 31, 2026 12:00 PM
Sugar Plum Fairy, P.I.
6912 N. Glenwood, Chicago, IL 60626
Oct 31, 2026 1:00 PM
Adirondack Chair Circle
1650 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60614
Nov 03, 2026 7:30 PM
Hayward by Netta Walker
4041 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641
Nov 04, 2026 7:30 PM
Drunk Dracula
182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
Nov 05, 2026 7:00 PM
King Hedley II
1020 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660
Nov 06, 2026 7:30 PM
Mexodus
410 S Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605
Nov 06, 2026 7:30 PM
Dance Me - Ballet
50 East Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60605
Nov 07, 2026 7:30 PM
Cinderella - Ballet
205 E. Randolph, Chicago, IL 60601
Nov 08, 2026 4:00 PM
Jersey Boys
18 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603
Nov 10, 2026 7:00 PM
A Drunk Christmas Carol
182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
Nov 11, 2026 7:00 PM
A Midsummer Night's Dream
800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
Nov 11, 2026 7:00 PM
Don Pasquale
20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606
Nov 12, 2026 7:00 PM
Dante 360
2936 North Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657
Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
A Christmas Carol
170 North Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60601
Nov 13, 2026 7:30 PM
Wild Kratts - Live
50 East Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60605
Nov 14, 2026 1:00 PM
The Nutcracker
205 E. Randolph, Chicago, IL 60601
Nov 19, 2026 7:00 PM
Something Beautiful - Words, Songs & Poems of Tony Fitzpatrick
3111 North Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
Nov 19, 2026 8:00 PM
Wagner
20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606
Nov 20, 2026 7:00 PM
Blue Man Group
18 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603
Nov 24, 2026 7:00 PM
Mrs. Doubtfire - The Musical
24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601
Nov 24, 2026 7:00 PM
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602
Nov 24, 2026 7:00 PM
Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol
6912 N. Glenwood, Chicago, IL 60626
Nov 28, 2026 7:30 PM
The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical
175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Dec 08, 2026 7:00 PM
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