IN THIS ISSUE

Welcome to the Lincoln Park Family Resource Guide! Inside, you'll find a goldmine of upcoming open houses at our fantastic local schools, top-notch health and wellness providers, and a cornucopia of fun fall activities to keep your family smiling all season long.

  • Pre-School & Daycare
  • Pre-K, Elementary & Middle School
  • High School
  • Tutoring
  • After School Activities
  • Child Care
  • Health & Wellness
  • Family-Friendly Culture
  • Halloween Events
  • Photography

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PRE-SCHOOL & DAYCARE

Bright Horizons at Clybourn


At Bright Horizons, their Discovery Driven Learning® approach makes early learning an adventure. Visit them to find out how they nurture your child’s natural curiosity, focus on what interests them most, encourage learning through play, and help them get ready for school success.


Click here to schedule a visit.


Bright Horizons at Clybourn

1425 N. Dayton

Creme de la Creme


Crème de la Crème understands the importance of early childhood development. For more than 10 years, their team has remained dedicated to providing your child with a positive learning environment where they can grow beyond measure.


Click here to schedule a tour.


Crème de la Crème

2230 N. Dominick

Lincoln Park Cooperative Nursery School


Lincoln Park Cooperative Nursery School provides a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate program for preschool children, governed by a parent board and staffed by professional early childhood educators with assistance from parents and guardians.


Click here to schedule a tour.


Lincoln Park Cooperative Nursery School

1753 N. Fern

Little Green Tree House


Little Green Tree House (LGTH) is a vibrant early childhood center that serves children between 6 weeks and 5 years of age. LGTH provides high quality care combined with a strong educational foundation and a focus on environmental consciousness.


Click here to schedule a tour.


Little Green Tree House

1929 N. Halsted

Marillac St. Vincent Family Services


Your child’s personal wellbeing and development are their passion. Infant Toddler Specialists supervise their Birth to Three programs so your child is getting the most stimulating and nurturing care in their first three years.


Click here for enrollment information.


Marillac St. Vincent

2145 N. Halsted

Park West Cooperative Nursery School


Founded by parents who wanted to be involved in their children's education, Park West has a strong tradition of community and a commitment to helping each child grow as an individual and as a member of a group.


Upcoming Open House Events.

Tuesday, November 14

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Friday, December 15

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.


Park West Cooperative Nursery School

2214 N. Bissell

PRE-K, ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOLS

British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park


British International School of Chicago is a private international school which enrolls children ages 2 – 11 years old from both local American families to families from around the globe. 


In-Person Open House

Sunday, November 5

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.


British International School of Chicago

814 W. Eastman

Catherine Cook School


Catherine Cook School is a vibrant learning community that fosters curiosity, develops critical thinking, and inspires compassionate leadership for students in preschool through 8th grade.


Click here for upcoming Admission Events.


Catherine Cook School

226 W. Schiller

LaSalle Language Academy


LaSalle's mission is to provide a rigorous, comprehensive education, an appreciation of diverse

cultures and languages, and opportunities to acquire effective communication skills. 


Upcoming School Tour

Tuesday, October 3

4:00 p.m.


LaSalle Language Academy

1734 N. Orleans

Marillac St. Vincent Family Services


Marillac St. Vincent's full day programs achieve the highest quality standards and their hours and services support caregivers who are working or in school. By enrolling your child in a high quality pre-kindergarten program like Marillac St. Vincent, they will have the tools they need for kindergarten readiness. 


Learn more about enrollment.


Marillac St. Vincent

2145 N. Halsted

Francis W. Parker School


Francis W. Parker School educates students to think and act with empathy, courage and clarity as responsible citizens and leaders in a diverse democratic society and global community.


Lower School Open House

Saturday, October 21

10:00 a.m.


Francis W. Parker School

330 W. Webster

Sacred Heart Schools


Sacred Heart Schools educates students Pre-School-8, to become active, informed, responsible citizens with a conviction to serve others and to shape a changing world. 


Upcoming Preschool Tour

Tuesday, October 17


Upcoming Admissions Coffee

Friday, October 13

Friday, October 27


Sacred Heart Schools

6250 N. Sheridan

Saint Clement School


Saint Clement is a Catholic elementary school, located in the heart of Lincoln Park, with a 100 plus year tradition of providing faith-based learning to children from PreK-3 to 8th grade.


Coffee & Tour

Tuesday, October 3

Tuesday, November 14

8:45 - 10:15 a.m.


Saint Clement School

2524 N. Orchard

St. James Lutheran School


St. James Lutheran School offers preschool through 8th grade students innovative and engaging coursework in a Christ-centered environment that shapes their intellectual, spiritual, and physical well-roundedness.


Upcoming Virtual Admission Sessions.

Thursday, October 20

Thursday, November 17


St. James Lutheran School

2101 N. Fremont

St. Josaphat School


St. Josaphat School is a welcoming, caring, faith-based community located in Lincoln Park. With a 130+ year history of Catholic education, St. Josaphat School educates over 380 students in Pre-K through eighth grade. 


Schedule a tour.

Friday, October 6

Friday, November 3

Friday, December 1


St. Josaphat School

2245 N. Southport

MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL

Francis W. Parker School


Francis W. Parker School educates students to think and act with empathy, courage and clarity as responsible citizens and leaders in a diverse democratic society and global community.


Middle School Open House

Saturday, October 28

10:00 a.m.


Upper School Open House

Saturday, November 11

10:00 a.m.


Francis W. Parker School

330 W. Webster

Fusion Academy Lincoln Park


Fusion Academy is ready to customize a full-time or part-time program for your middle or high school student in-person, online, or a hybrid of both. Their personalized, one-to-one approach provides a life-changing education experience right here in Lincoln Park.


Open House

Wednesday, October 11

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

3:30 - 5:30 p.m.


Fusion Academy Lincoln Park

1440 N. Dayton, Suite 104

Lincoln Park High School


Lincoln Park is a college preparatory high school committed to excellence in all subjects and programs. Lincoln Park endeavors to involve students, faculty, staff, parents, and the community in a continuous process of academic improvement and cross curricular integration in a safe environment. 


Open House

Saturday, October 14

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.


Lincoln Park High School

2001 N. Orchard

TUTORING & TEST PREP

Academic Approach


From acing that tough middle school math class to receiving that dream ACT/SAT score, Academic Approach's in-person and virtual personalized tutoring programs support students through every major educational milestone.


Academic Approach

342 W. Armitage

Huntington Learning Center


Huntington Learning Center has more than 40 years of experience helping children meet their academic goals. They provide an assessment for all of their students to see where a student currently is and identify any gaps that need to be addressed. 


Huntington Learning Center

1505 W. Fullerton

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Bel Air Martial Arts & Fitness


Bel Air Martial Arts & Fitness offers traditional martial arts programs as well as specialized Jiu-Jitsu classes for neurodivergent kids.


Bel Air Martial Arts & Fitness

2657 N. Clybourn, Suite 1B

Goldfish Swim School – Lincoln Park


Goldfish Swim School fosters a safe, positive, and enjoyable environment for kids ages 4 months to 12 years to learn how to swim.


Goldfish Swim School

1630 W. Medill

GUS I Original Gus Giordano Dance School


The original Gus Giordano Dance School has been teaching the highest quality of dance instruction since 1953. Classes are offered in all styles: ballet, jazz, tap, modern, contemporary, hip hop, musical theater, pointe, ballroom & more.


GUS I Original Gus Giordano Dance School

5230 N. Clark

Junior Chefs Kitchen


Junior Chefs Kitchen believes in increasing access to the essential health information of food and nutrition by empowering youth with cooking skills and healthy eating resources. Click here to learn more about their open house!


Junior Chefs Kitchen

2448 N. Lincoln

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness


Lakeshore Sport & Fitness is widely known for the best in kids programs – from sports like basketball to our PeeWee pre-school, from great day camps to super fun birthday parties, from swim lessons to family yoga.


Lakeshore Sport & Fitness

1320 W. Fullerton

Little Kitchen Academy Lincoln Park


Little Kitchen Academy is a Montessori-inspired cooking academy for children ages 3 - 18.


Little Kitchen Academy Lincoln Park

1131 W. Armitage

Lincoln Park Branch Library


Chicago Public Libraries serve all Chicagoans with free and open places to gather, learn, connect, read and be transformed. Visit the Lincoln Park Branch Library for books, events and more!


Lincoln Park Branch Library

1150 W. Fullerton

Marillac St. Vincent


Marillac St. Vincent has invested resources into building robust programming for school-age kids to provide before and after school care.


Marillac St. Vincent

2145 N. Halsted

North Side Archery Club


Chicago's premier archery club, offering archery classes and range access, including Lincoln Park Archery Range & our indoor range.


North Side Archery Club

2818 N. Halsted

Old Town School of Folk Music


Founded in 1957, the Old Town School of Folk Music provides a wide range of music, dance, theater, and visual arts courses to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.


Old Town School of Folk Music

909 W. Armitage

The Paintbrush


The Paintbrush is a unique art studio for children ages 1 to 12 years (with occasional programming available for older kids and adults!). 


The Paintbrush

2446 N. Clark

Renzo Gracie Chicago


Renzo Gracie Chicago's mission is to empower and develop leadership characteristics by teaching kids work ethic, discipline, and teamwork through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.


Renzo Gracie Chicago

2727 N. Lincoln, Unit 2

Rocket Club


Rocket Club is a STEAM career-discovery after-school program.


Rocket Club

1500 N. Halsted

The Second City


Kids and Teens can take a class with The Second City too! They welcome all experience levels. 


The Second City Training Center

1608 N. Wells

Tutu School Lincoln Park


Tutu School is a whimsical boutique ballet school for toddlers and children.


Tutu School Lincoln Park

1015 W. Armitage

Velocity Video


Velocity Video is a video school for ages 8-18 that enables creative expression through video production. Their curriculum is based on the professional experiences of our instructors.


Velocity Video

1210 W. Webster

CHILDCARE

Otter


Otter offers quality kidcare, when you need it. Their options are designed to cater to both planned and unplanned schedule changes, with sitters available with as little as 2 hours notice.


Click here to set up an account.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Amy Zier Associates


Since 1997, Amy Zier Associates has become one of the leading therapy specialty clinics focused on treating children with sensory integration disorders, pervasive developmental disorders, and learning and emotional challenges in the Chicagoland area.


Amy Zier Associates

2319 N. Orchard

B.E.T.H. Services ABA Consulting


At B.E.T.H. Services, their behavior analysis and treatment plans apply the evidence-based principles established by Skinner to teach socially significant behaviors and skills. ABA is best known as a behavioral health intervention for individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD, as well as a variety of conditions.


B.E.T.H. Services ABA Consulting

2455 N. Halsted

Dentistry for Children and Families


The mission of Dentistry for Children and Families is to provide the most complete and comfortable oral health care to the families of Lincoln Park and Chicagoland area. They aim to treat each and every patient as part of their family.


Dentistry for Children and Families

1721 N. Halsted

Get It Straight Orthodontics


Get it Straight Orthodontics is welcoming, friendly, fun, and they treat their patients in a caring, professional, and gentle manner. Dr. Neil Warshawsky and their staff use advanced orthodontic treatments.


Get It Straight Orthodontics

3655 N. Ashland

New Light at JPA


New Light is JPA’s group therapy practice, providing in-person and telehealth therapy for children, families, and adults.  Their goal is to provide each client with individualized, compassionate, and culturally sensitive therapy. 


New Light at JPA

1707 N. Halsted

Lakeview Pediatrics


Your comfort and convenience are a priority at Lakeview Pediatrics, and they strive to make every visit to their office a positive experience. 


Lakeview Pediatrics

1333 W. Belmont

Suite 310

Lumiere Children's Therapy


Lumiere Children's Therapy is a full service, multidisciplinary pediatric therapy practice located in Chicago that serves the developmental needs of children from birth to 18 years of age. 


Lumiere Children's Therapy

1500 N. Clybourn

Suite C-105

Seder Orthodontics, LLC


Seder Orthodontics is dedicated to promoting healthy oral care and build confidence through orthodontic treatment for children, teens, and adults. 


Seder Orthodontics, LLC

2535 N. Lincoln

FAMILY-FRIENDLY CULTURE

Chicago History Museum


The Chicago History Museum strives to be a destination for learning, inspiration and civic engagement. Through dynamic exhibitions, tours, publications, special events, and programming, the Museum connects people to Chicago’s history and to each other.


Chicago History Museum

1601 N. Clark

Lincoln Park Zoo


The Lincoln Park Zoo offers a variety of youth programs for kids and teens to grow their passion for animals and nature. Their approach to learning prioritizes creating an environment that’s fun, collaborative, and inclusive.


Lincoln Park Zoo

2400 N. Cannon

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum


For over 165 years, the Chicago Academy of Sciences / Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum has connected people of all ages to nature and science through immersive exhibits, fun family events, important conservation research and in-depth education programs, inspiring the wonder in all of us.


Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

2430 N. Cannon

Young People's Theatre of Chicago


Founded in 2021, Young People's Theatre of Chicago is in its second season of providing exciting and professional theatre for Chicago's young audiences!


Click here for upcoming performances.


Greenhouse Theater Center

2257 N. Lincoln

HALLOWEEN EVENTS

Spooktacular Returns to Lincoln Park

Spooktacular returns for a full weekend of tricks and treats in Lincoln Park! Lincoln Avenue and Clark Street businesses will embrace the spooky season and transform into trick-or-treat stops. Join the haunted fun on Lincoln Avenue (Saturday, October 28) and Clark Street (Sunday, October 29) from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. each day to celebrate Halloween and collect delicious treats while exploring the neighborhood.

Spooktacular on Lincoln Avenue


Saturday, October 28

1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Lincoln Avenue, between Wrightwood and Webster

Spooktacular on Clark Street


Sunday, October 29

1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Clark Street, between Armitage and Diversey and Diversey from Orchard to Lakeview

Fall Kids Event: Vanille Patisserie & Casati's Modern Italian


Join Casati's Modern Italian and Vanille for pizza, cookie decorating, hot cocoa, and fall festive activities!


Tuesday, October 17

4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Casati's Modern Italian

444 W. Fullerton

Upcoming Events at Lincoln Park Zoo


Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo

Fridays - Sundays from September 29 - October 29

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.


Spooky Zoo Presented by Peoples Gas

Saturday, October 21

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.


Lincoln Park Zoo

2400 N. Cannon

BOO-seum Bash at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum


Trick or Treat! Join Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum for an afternoon of animal encounters, crafts, and Halloween fun. Meet an owl, discover the animals that go bump in the night, and become friends with the Museum’s spooktacular snakes! Costumes encouraged.


Saturday, October 28

1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

2430 N. Cannon

Howler at Bauler with Lincoln Central Association


Known as "The Haunt of the Neighborhood”, Howler at Bauler is held each year during Halloween weekend in Bauler Park. Howler at Bauler includes a bouncy house, costume parade, games, candy, a DJ to dance to and more to local neighborhood children and families.


Saturday, October 28

3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Bauler Park

501 W. Wisconsin

State Rep. Croke's Pumpkin Giveaway and Canned Food Drive


Bring a canned good for Nourishing Hope Food Pantry to Howler at Bauler and get a (free!) pumpkin from State. Rep Margaret Croke.


Saturday, October 28

3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Bauler Park

501 W. Wisconsin

Find the Perfect Costume

Chicago Costume Company


Shop costumes for Halloween and dress up throughout the year at Chicago Costume.  Chicago Costume sells costumes, wigs, masquerade masks, theater makeup and so much more!


Chicago Costume

1120 W. Fullerton

*play Toys & Books


In addition to kids' toys & books, gift registry and party-planning services and favors, *play Toys and Books has a selection of imaginative costumes perfect for Halloween.


*play Toys & Books

2462 N. Lincoln

PHOTOGRAPHY

Classic Kids Photography


Classic Kids creates beautiful, professional memories that you and your family will treasure for a lifetime. 


Classic Kids Photography

1003 W. Armitage

LINCOLN PARK BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Searching for a specific Lincoln Park business or service? Or do you want to browse a certain category? Here’s how to find just what you’re looking for. Browse our directory to find information on all Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce members – area shops, restaurants, service providers and more serving the Lincoln Park neighborhood.

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