Most activities are free unless otherwise indicated.
Free Breakfast and Lunch This Summer!
The Summer Food Service Program is designed to ensure children receive nutritious meals over summer break. At CPS, all summer meal programs provide free meals inside the school to students attending summer programs as well as all children ages 1 -18 years old in the community (children do not have to be CPS students). Free breakfast and lunch are available while summer programs occur. Program duration and meal time varies per meal site.
To verify times and locations of CPS programs or to find a site near you, call the Ill. Hunger Hotline at (800)359-2163 or text FOODIL to 877877.
Reading Activities & Programs
Chicago Public Library Summer Challenge
Barnes and Noble Free Book through their Summer Reading Program
Outdoor Activities & Programs
Museums
Events through Organizations & Stores
General Ideas
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HUGE List of FREE (Or Nearly FREE) Summer Activities for Kids