Events & Programs
Explore upcoming events and programs for all ages or see everything happening at the CAC on our Calendar.
Events & Programs
- Youth + Family
April 18 - 25, 2026
Teen Saturday Studios
Workshops - Youth + Family
June 8 - July 10, 2026
Girls Build!
Camps & Classes - Youth + Family
June 8 - August 7, 2026
Summer Programs
Camps & Classes, Activities, Competitions, Workshops - Youth + Family
June 15 - 27, 2026
Newhouse Architecture and Design Competition
- Youth + Family
June 22, 2026 - May 8, 2027
Teen Fellows
Camps & Classes - Youth + Family
July 20 - August 7, 2026
We Build!
Camps & Classes - Youth + Family
Engineering Fest | Festival de Ingeniería
Festivals & Special Events - Youth + Family
Family Days
Activities
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.
