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Best Family Shows in October 2024

in Chicago

November 2024

The Pout-Pout Fish at North Shore Center

The Pout-Pout Fish

Children's author Deborah Dieson's New York Times bestseller The Pout-Pout Fish splashes from the page and onto the stage during this very special, family friendly production. Recommended for grades Pre-K to three years old, the 60 minute musical brings the popular underwater adventure to life through a mixture of dazzling puppetry, movement and all original music.

Blue Man Group at Briar Street Theater

Blue Man Group

Unlike anything you've ever seen before, the Blue Man Group's show is a dazzling audio-visual delight, throwing dance, performance art, music and comedy into a big melting pot and giving it a mighty stir. Filled with audience interaction, this is a fluorescent-painted extravaganza you're never going to forget.

Showing until Oct 27

Briar Street Theater

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Universoul Circus at Washington Park

Universoul Circus

The awe-inspiring UniverSoul Circus is heading on tour bringing the most electrifying and interactive single ring extravaganza under the big top. There's no doubt about it; the 243 year history of the modern circus has finally been reborn in the form of UniverSoul Circus, nationally recognized for its unique brand of high energy audience interaction and thrilling circus artistry.

Showing until Oct 14

Washington Park

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Masters Of Illusion at Des Plaines Theatre

Masters Of Illusion

Prepare to be dazzled by the world's largest touring magic show. Headed by Farrell Dillon, Masters of Illusion has astounded millions of people across the globe with their live spectacular, and millions more through their eponymous TV show on the CW network. Now they're embarking on a tour of the States.