KidsLawn at Ravinia: Make Your Own Music

Interactive Musical Playground

This family-friendly space on the North Lawn is the perfect place to let kids run and play between interactive, large-scale percussion instruments on which they can make their own kind of music.

KidsLawn is open at all concerts!

On select dates, KidsLawn features additional activities such as an “instrument petting zoo,” arts and crafts, or live performances (details below).

Dates with Additional Family Activities

Sunday, July 19 • 3:00–4:30 p.m.

Before Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony and Violin Concerto with the CSO, conductor Marin Alsop, and violinist María Dueñas

Sunday, August 2 • 3:00–4:30 p.m.

Before This Land: America in Song with the CSO, conductor/host Ted Sperling, and three special guest vocalists

Saturday, August 8 • Noon–1:30 p.m.

Between performances of The Great Lakes: Freshwater Treasure by Black Moon Trio

Sunday, August 15 • 12:30–1:15 p.m.

Before the Okee Dokee Brothers

Sunday, August 16 • 3:00–4:30 p.m.

Before Tchaikovsky Spectacular with the CSO, conductor Earl Lee, and violinist Stella Chen

Saturday, August 22 • 12:30–1:15 p.m.

Before Divi Roxx Kids

Sunday, September 13 • 2:00–3:30 p.m.

During Fiesta Ravinia (featuring Los Tigres del Norte and Lucía)

More Info for Los Tigres del Norte
Sun, Sep 13, 2026
Hunter Pavilion

Los Tigres del Norte

Fiesta Ravinia 10th Anniversary


Kids Concerts Series

The Kids Concerts series extends Ravinia’s signature mix of genres and artists in kid-friendly environments, connecting with the objectives of Reach Teach Play® and bringing the joy of music to thousands throughout the Chicago area.

Upcoming Performances

Tickets for Children Ages 7 and Under

Children under age 7 are permitted in reserved seats only for the Kids Concerts series. On these dates, there is also a free ticket option for children 2 and under who will be held in the lap of an accompanying adult during the performance. Children of all ages are always welcome on the Lawn.

Please order these tickets in advance from individual concert pages; all concertgoers need a ticket for park admission, regardless of age. Adults will not be admitted with a ticket intended for a child.

Ravinia requires parental supervision of all children admitted into the park.