Events & Programs
Explore upcoming events and programs for all ages or see everything happening at the CAC on our Calendar.
Events & Programs
- Youth + Family
June 22, 2026 - May 8, 2027
Teen Fellows
Camps & Classes - Youth + Family
August 30 - October 4, 2026
We Build!
Camps & Classes - General Public
September 12, 2026
Sketching Workshop: Abstract Architecture
Workshops - Youth + Family
September 12 - October 17, 2026
Teen Ambassadors
Camps & Classes - General Public
September 16, 2026
CAC Designing Futures Gala 2026
Festivals & Special Events - General Public
September 24, 2026
Architect Talk: Tom Kundig
Lectures & Talks - General Public
October 7, 2026
Book Launch: Art Deco World
Lectures & Talks - General Public
October 17 - 18, 2026
Open House Chicago
Festivals & Special Events - Schools + Teachers
Educator Advisory Committee
Educator Training - Youth + Family
Engineering Fest | Festival de Ingeniería
Festivals & Special Events - Youth + Family
Family Days
Activities - Youth + Family
Girls Build!
Camps & Classes - Youth + Family
Summer Programs
Camps & Classes, Activities, Competitions, Workshops - Youth + Family
Teen Saturday Studios
Workshops
Girls Build
Girls Build!
Girl-identifying youth will explore Chicago’s built environment, build architecture and design skills, and learn from women who are leading the way in STEAM fields.
Field Trips
CAC field trips include tours and hands-on workshops that will engage your students with the built environment and their role in it.
Civic & Industry Programs
CAC's initiatives to bring together residents, architects, policymakers, and business leaders to shape a more equitable and well-designed city.
