Kickoff to Summer Picnic
June 5 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm CDT
Kickoff to Summer Picnic
Summer fun starts here!
Friday, June 5, 2026 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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 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.