CAFamily Studio: Winter Fun Festival
Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but we are having lots of fun at CAF! Join us for a special winter celebration full of hands-on activities and of course, some hot apple cider.
Programs & Events at CAC
At the Chicago Architecture Center, our programs and events help you think differently about the places we live, work and play. Get behind-the-scenes access to the city's architectural treasures. Practice your design skills while you play with your family. Participate in expert-led discussions about the latest urban design issues. With these offerings and so many more to choose from, we guarantee there’s something inspiring and fun for you at the CAC.
Program Archive
Programs by Format
Programs by Audience
Illinois Humanities @ CAF: Value and Viability
Which buildings do we save and which do we raze? Often, architects, community members, developers, and other stakeholders disagree about which buildings we should save and why. Some see aesthetics and the preservation of the past as the main values to…
Members Only: Holiday Tea with Wedgwood
Join us in celebrating the holidays with afternoon tea at the Pavilion, home to The Langham Afternoon Tea with Wedgwood. This special tradition of afternoon tea debuted at the Langham Hotel, London, in 1865. Enjoy an afternoon of elegance, featuring a…
Read and Build: The Snowy Day
Use collage materials (and a bit of snow) to recreate a snowy cityscape. Written and illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats.
Chicago Architectural Club @ CAF Presents: Come to the Table with Brian Lee
"Come to the Table" is an installation made of reconfigurable elements that serve as a platform for dialogue. The construct is a framework to engage local architects, artists and thinkers in questioning What is the State of the Art of Architecture Today? Brian…
LEGO® Build Workshop: Urban Playscapes
We'll be thinking warm thoughts while we explore how architects design outdoor play spaces for kids and families.
CAFamily Studio: Cut, Copy, Paste
Using paper, glue and a steady hand, Design Studio participants will learn about landmark Chicago buildings and then turn them into creative mixed media collages!
Chicago Architectural Club @ CAF Presents: Come to the Table with Carol Ross Barney
"Come to the Table" is an installation made of reconfigurable elements that serve as a platform for dialogue. The construct is a framework for engaging local architects, artists and thinkers in questioning What is the State of the Art of Architecture…
Member Travel Program: Taliesin West, Scottsdale, AZ
A journey to Scottsdale, Arizona, from November 12-15, brings you to the works of Frank Lloyd Wright. From his first Arizona commission, the Biltmore Hotel, to his masterpiece Taliesin West, you'll gain a more intimate insight to his love of the desert…
Design Dialogues: Changing the Outcomes
School Design Principles for the Next Generation.
Members Only: CAF Sunday Afternoon at 360
The Chicago Architecture Foundation invites you to experience Chicago 1,000 feet above Lake Michigan with a view of the city's majestic skyline, the lakefront, four neighboring states and our very own CAF docent in the sky!
Read and Build: Rosie Revere Engineer
Create your own flying device inspired by Rosie's creative design. Written by Andrea Beaty, illustrated by David Roberts.
First Lady: The Life and Wars of Clementine Churchill
Partner Event—First Lady: The Life and Wars of Clementine Churchill
Chicago Architectural Club @ CAF Presents: Come to the Table with Chicago Educators
Come to the Table is an installation made of reconfigurable elements that serve as a platform for dialogue. The construct is a framework to engage local architects, artists and thinkers in questioning, "What is the State of the Art of Architecture Today?…
Architecture Is Art... Is Architecture Art? Asymptote
Hear more about global designers pushing the boundaries between architecture and art. Presented in partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art.