Kickoff to Summer Picnic

June 5, 2026
11:00 am – 3:00 am

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, South DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, USA

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Grab a blanket and some sunscreen and meet us on the front lawn for this free event featuring games, bounce houses, face paint and hands-on activities from the C2ST and the Griffin MSI Education team and some of our incredible community partners.

  • Free swag from organizations including The Midwest Dairy Association, Chicago White Sox and Gatorade
  • Facilitated STE(A)M activities hosted by Chicago Council on Science and Technology (C2ST), Chicago Architecture Center, Robothink Chicago and more
  • The CTA will be bringing one of their historic vehicles
  • And so much more to enjoy!

This outdoor event is free and open to the public — food will be available for purchase. Admission to the Museum requires a ticket purchase. Ticketed guests may exit and re-enter freely.

Event Details

Free, family-friendly event

June 13th from 11 am to 2 pm

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry