Summer Nature Fest

Name: Summer Nature Fest
Start: 2026-06-12T16:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-06-12T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Schedule

Fri Jun 12 2026 at 04:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum | Chicago, IL

Explore the museum inside and out after hours! Join us for an evening of summer fun featuring:
-Live Animals!
-Live Music!
-Outdoor Nature Play!
-Nature Walks!
-Drop-By Scientist Tables!
-AND SO MUCH MORE!
Plus enjoy the Nature Museum's hands-on exhibit: “By A Thread: Nature's Resilience” one last time before it goes away!
Relish in the good food and good drinks for sale, exciting activities, face painters, and a view of North Pond under the city skyline. Please Note: This event will be held rain or shine. Tickets will not be refunded.
Some experiences, including face painting, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, crafts, and more will be purchased with an event-specific currency called “Nature Bucks”. You can pre-purchase a discounted bundle of Nature Bucks here along with your tickets or buy them at the front desk when you arrive at Summer Nature Fest.