Cost: Free

What to expect: This gigantic daily fest at the Chase North Promenade in Millennium Park includes interactive events, a performances stage, a reading circle and musical games for kids of all ages. It culminates in two performances, Emerald City Theatre's The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs (August 1, 8, 15 and 29) and QiXi: A Chinese Love Story, Two Stars and the Milky Way (August 22).

Sample schedule (it changes weekly):

Mon, Aug. 9: Tim Knuth and Chic A Go Go

Tues, Aug. 10: Maryanne Johnson and Mexican Dance Ensemble

Wed, Aug. 11: Lindsay Weinberg and Las Guitarras de Espana

Thur, Aug. 12: Jennifer Leininger and Culture Shock

Fri, Aug. 13: Mr. Singer and Lama Jamal

Sat, Aug. 14: Tricia Sebastian and AMEBA

Sun, Aug. 15: Lindsay Weinberg and Deep Fried Pickle Project