Family Shows in Chicago

Family-friendly theatre, circus shows, magic performances, and live entertainment in Chicago.

Updated: October 13, 2026
9 Venues

Chicago hosts 179 upcoming family shows, including children's theatre, circus performances, magic shows, and puppetry, with tickets starting from $26 and averaging $62, across venues throughout Chicago, IL. Next up: October 17, 2026 at FitzGerald's Nightclub. Schedules updated as of October 13, 2026.

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Upcoming Shows
Oct 17
Next Show
$26
Lowest Price
$62
Average Price
Next Family Show:
Miss Jamie From The Farm
Oct 17 · 10:15 AM · Berwyn, IL
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Family Shows Schedule 2026

Upcoming family performances updated daily.
Upcoming Family Shows: 179
  • Oct
    17
    2026
    10:15 AM
    Sat
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Miss Jamie From The Farm
    FitzGerald's Nightclub
    FitzGerald's Nightclub
    location6615 Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn, IL 60402location6615 Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn, IL 60402
    From $26Avg. price ~ $62Tickets Remaining: 18
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  • Oct
    17
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Sat
    CIRCUS
    Weekend Event
    Bright Star Circus
    Stars and Garters Theater
    Stars and Garters Theater
    location3914 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60613location3914 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60613
    From $44Avg. price ~ $53Tickets Available: 34
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  • Oct
    18
    2026
    10:15 AM
    Sun
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Tunes With Tim
    FitzGerald's Nightclub
    FitzGerald's Nightclub
    location6615 Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn, IL 60402location6615 Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn, IL 60402
    From $26Avg. price ~ $62Tickets Remaining: 18
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  • Oct
    24
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Sat
    CIRCUS
    Weekend Event
    Bright Star Circus
    Stars and Garters Theater
    Stars and Garters Theater
    location3914 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60613location3914 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60613
    From $44Avg. price ~ $53Tickets Available: 34
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  • Oct
    25
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MAGIC SHOWS
    Weekend Event
    Bill Blagg
    George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts • 867 seats
    George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
    location9501 North Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077location9501 North Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077
    From $41Avg. price ~ $60Tickets Available: 746
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  • Oct
    31
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Sat
    CIRCUS
    Weekend Event
    Bright Star Circus
    Stars and Garters Theater
    Stars and Garters Theater
    location3914 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60613location3914 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60613
    From $44Avg. price ~ $53Tickets Available: 34
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  • Nov
    07
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Sat
    CIRCUS
    Weekend Event
    Bright Star Circus
    Stars and Garters Theater
    Stars and Garters Theater
    location3914 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60613location3914 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60613
    From $44Avg. price ~ $53Tickets Available: 34
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  • Nov
    12
    2026
    10:00 AM
    Thu
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Pete the Cat
    North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts • 318 seats
    North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
    location9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077location9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077
    From $203Avg. price ~ $234Tickets Remaining: 2
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  • Nov
    13
    2026
    10:00 AM
    Fri
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Pete the Cat
    North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts • 318 seats
    North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
    location9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077location9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077
    From $203Avg. price ~ $234Tickets Remaining: 2
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  • Nov
    14
    2026
    11:00 AM
    Sat
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Weekend Event
    Pete the Cat
    North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts • 318 seats
    North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
    location9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077location9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077
    From $40Avg. price ~ $55Tickets Available: 486
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  • Nov
    14
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Sat
    CIRCUS
    Weekend Event
    Bright Star Circus
    Stars and Garters Theater
    Stars and Garters Theater
    location3914 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60613location3914 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60613
    From $44Avg. price ~ $53Tickets Available: 34
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  • Nov
    14
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sat
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Wild Kratts - Live
    Auditorium Theatre - IL • 3,901 seats
    Auditorium Theatre - IL
    location50 East Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60605location50 East Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60605
    From $60Avg. price ~ $145Tickets Available: 84
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  • Nov
    14
    2026
    5:00 PM
    Sat
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Weekend Event
    Wild Kratts - Live
    Auditorium Theatre - IL • 3,901 seats
    Auditorium Theatre - IL
    location50 East Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60605location50 East Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60605
    From $51Avg. price ~ $115Tickets Available: 514
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  • Nov
    18
    2026
    10:00 AM
    Wed
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Pete the Cat
    North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts • 318 seats
    North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
    location9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077location9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077
    From $40Avg. price ~ $88Tickets Remaining: 16
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  • Nov
    18
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Wed
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Pete the Cat
    North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts • 318 seats
    North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
    location9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077location9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077
    From $40Avg. price ~ $94Tickets Remaining: 8
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  • Nov
    19
    2026
    10:00 AM
    Thu
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Pete the Cat
    North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts • 318 seats
    North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
    location9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077location9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077
    From $203Avg. price ~ $234Tickets Remaining: 2
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  • Nov
    19
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Thu
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Pete the Cat
    North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts • 318 seats
    North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
    location9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077location9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077
    From $40Avg. price ~ $140Tickets Remaining: 4
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  • Nov
    20
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Fri
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Pete the Cat
    North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts • 318 seats
    North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
    location9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077location9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077
    From $203Avg. price ~ $234Tickets Remaining: 2
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  • Nov
    21
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Sat
    CIRCUS
    Weekend Event
    Bright Star Circus
    Stars and Garters Theater
    Stars and Garters Theater
    location3914 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60613location3914 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60613
    From $44Avg. price ~ $53Tickets Available: 34
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  • Nov
    28
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Sat
    CIRCUS
    Weekend Event
    Bright Star Circus
    Stars and Garters Theater
    Stars and Garters Theater
    location3914 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60613location3914 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60613
    From $44Avg. price ~ $53Tickets Available: 34
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  • Dec
    01
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    HOLIDAY
    High Demand
    A Taste Of Ireland: A Celtic Christmas
    George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts • 867 seats
    George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
    location9501 North Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077location9501 North Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077
    From $56Avg. price ~ $182Tickets Available: 655
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  • Dec
    02
    2026
    10:00 AM
    Wed
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Pete the Cat
    North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts • 318 seats
    North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
    location9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077location9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077
    From $40Avg. price ~ $79Tickets Remaining: 29
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  • Dec
    02
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Wed
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Pete the Cat
    North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts • 318 seats
    North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
    location9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077location9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077
    From $40Avg. price ~ $79Tickets Remaining: 29
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    03
    2026
    10:00 AM
    Thu
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Pete the Cat
    North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts • 318 seats
    North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
    location9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077location9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077
    From $40Avg. price ~ $79Tickets Remaining: 29
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Featured Shows for Kids

Popular family performances and live entertainment.
Miss Jamie From The Farm
Miss Jamie From The Farm
CHILDREN / FAMILY
6615 Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn, IL 60402
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Oct 17, 2026 10:15 AM
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Bright Star Circus
Bright Star Circus
CIRCUS
3914 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60613
Upcoming Family Shows: 10
Next Show: Oct 17, 2026 12:00 PM
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Tunes With Tim
Tunes With Tim
CHILDREN / FAMILY
6615 Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn, IL 60402
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Oct 18, 2026 10:15 AM
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Bill Blagg
Bill Blagg
MAGIC SHOWS
9501 North Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077
Upcoming Family Shows: 13
Next Show: Oct 25, 2026 2:00 PM
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Pete the Cat
Pete the Cat
CHILDREN / FAMILY
9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077
Upcoming Family Shows: 26
Next Show: Nov 12, 2026 10:00 AM
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Wild Kratts - Live
Wild Kratts - Live
CHILDREN / FAMILY
50 East Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60605
Upcoming Family Shows: 34
Next Show: Nov 14, 2026 1:00 PM
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A Taste of Ireland
A Taste of Ireland
HOLIDAY
9501 North Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077
Upcoming Family Shows: 53
Next Show: Dec 01, 2026 7:30 PM
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Laurie Berkner
Laurie Berkner
CHILDREN / FAMILY
600 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL 60201
Upcoming Family Shows: 26
Next Show: Dec 05, 2026 11:00 AM
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A Chanticleer Christmas
A Chanticleer Christmas
HOLIDAY
220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604
Upcoming Family Shows: 11
Next Show: Dec 08, 2026 7:30 PM
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A Charlie Brown Christmas
A Charlie Brown Christmas
HOLIDAY
50 East Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60605
Upcoming Family Shows: 54
Next Show: Dec 12, 2026 1:00 PM
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Bluey's Big Play
Bluey's Big Play
CHILDREN / FAMILY
151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602
Upcoming Family Shows: 176
Next Show: Dec 18, 2026 6:00 PM
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Disney On Ice: Spotlight Magic!
Disney On Ice: Spotlight Magic!
Ice Show
1901 West Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60612
Upcoming Family Shows: 170
Next Show: Jan 28, 2027 7:00 PM
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James and The Giant Peach
James and The Giant Peach
CHILDREN / FAMILY
9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077
Upcoming Family Shows: 46
Next Show: Apr 22, 2027 10:00 AM
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Jason Ladanye
Jason Ladanye
MAGIC SHOWS
1200 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60607
Upcoming Family Shows: 9
Next Show: Jun 03, 2027 7:30 PM
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Browse upcoming family-friendly productions, children's theatre performances, touring shows, educational entertainment, and seasonal events.

Family Shows by Category

Explore family entertainment for children and all ages.

🎭 Children's Theatre
Live stage productions designed for young audiences.
🎪 Circus Shows
Acrobatic performances, family spectacles, and touring productions.
✨ Magic Shows
Illusions, family entertainment, and interactive performances.
🎄 Holiday Shows
Seasonal productions and family celebrations.
🧸 Character Shows
Popular children's characters and family productions.
🎵 Musical Productions
Family musicals and musical theatre performances.
🎨 Educational Shows
Interactive performances combining learning and entertainment.
🎭 Touring Productions
National and international family entertainment events.

Family-Friendly Venues

Theatres and venues hosting family performances.
Auditorium Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 3
Next Show: Nov 14, 2026
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Cadillac Palace
Chicago, IL
Family-Friendly Venue
Upcoming Family Shows: 5
Next Show: Dec 18, 2026
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Cahn Auditorium
Evanston, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 2
Next Show: Dec 05, 2026
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City Winery - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Family-Friendly Venue
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Jun 03, 2027
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Evanston Space
Evanston, IL
Family-Friendly Venue
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Dec 12, 2026
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FitzGerald's Nightclub
Berwyn, IL
Nightclub
Upcoming Family Shows: 2
Next Show: Oct 17, 2026
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George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Skokie, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 2
Next Show: Oct 25, 2026
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North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Skokie, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 49
Next Show: Nov 12, 2026
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Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
Chicago, IL
Concert Hall
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Dec 08, 2026
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Stars and Garters Theater
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 10
Next Show: Oct 17, 2026
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United Center
Chicago, IL
Arena
Upcoming Family Shows: 9
Next Show: Jan 28, 2027
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About Family Shows

Live entertainment for children and families.

Family shows include children's theatre, circus performances, magic acts, touring productions, seasonal events, musicals, educational performances, and live entertainment designed for children, parents, and multi-generational audiences.

Family Shows Overview

Family entertainment at a glance.

Category Examples
Children's Theatre Stage productions for young audiences
Circus Shows Acrobatic and touring family productions
Magic Shows Illusion and interactive performances
Family Musicals Musical theatre and family productions
Holiday Shows Seasonal and festive performances
Character Shows Children's entertainment productions
Educational Shows Learning-focused live entertainment
Touring Productions National and international touring shows

Family Shows FAQ

Answers to common questions about family shows, venues, tickets, and schedules.

What types of family shows are available in Chicago?

Family shows may include children's theatre, circus performances, magic shows, family musicals, educational productions, and seasonal events.

Are family shows suitable for all ages?

Many family shows are designed for children and parents, though age recommendations may vary by production.

Where are family shows performed in Chicago?

Family shows are commonly presented at theatres, performing arts centers, arenas, convention centers, and entertainment venues.

Can I find family shows during school holidays?

Yes. Many venues schedule special family performances during holidays, weekends, and school breaks.

Are tickets required for family shows?

Most family performances require tickets, although some community and seasonal events may offer free admission.

How can I find upcoming family shows?

Browse the schedule by date, venue, category, or month to discover upcoming family entertainment.

Do touring family productions visit Chicago?

Many national and international family productions regularly tour major cities and regional venues.

How often is the family shows schedule updated?

Show schedules, venue information, and ticket availability are updated regularly throughout the year.