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Midsommerfest 2022 Kids Activities

June 10-12

June 9, 2022

Midsommarfest is excited to welcome all the new and returning festival-goers back this spring! This year, families can dance, eat, and make memories around the maypole and take photos adorned by flower crowns in our Midsommarfest Social Media booths.

Andersonville Chamber of Commerce Sponsored Kids activities

Retro Carnival games!
Giant Games such as Foursquare, Jenga, and Cups
& MORE!

Calm Room sponsored by Twenty-One Senses

Twenty-One Senses will host a Calm room for families that need a break from the stimulation from the festival. The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce booth will also host sensory packs that include headphones, sensory toys, and micro-focused activity. Sensory packs can be rented our purchased.

Back Lot Bash Kids Lot

Line Up to be announced.

Band Highlights

NORTH STAGE (at Catalpa) Sponsored by Gilead

Saturday, June 11
1:00 PM GUS Giordano Dance School

SUMMERDALE STAGE sponsored by Rattleback Records and BMO Harris Bank

Saturday, June 11
12:00 PM School of Rock Andersonville
1:00 PM American Eagle Productions
2:00 PM 3 Martini Jeannie
3:30 PM Drag Queen Story Time with Mrs. Yuka

Sunday, June 12
12:00 PM School of Rock Andersonville
12:45 PM Windy City Performing Arts
1:30 PM The Locals
2:30 PM Drag Queen Story Time with Muffy Fishbasket
3 PM Laura Doherty and the Heartbeats

BALMORAL PRIDE STAGE (at Balmoral west of Clark) sponsored by Chicago Magic Lounge, Atmosphere Bar, and Red Bull

Friday, June 10

5:00 pm Drag Queen Story Time with Merriam Lekowitz

Saturday, June 11

4:00 pm Disney on Broadway Live!

CENTER STAGE (at Berwyn) Sponsored by Gilead

Saturday, June 11
1:00 PM Lakeside Pride Latin Band
2:00 PM Chicago Spirit Brigade

SWEDISH STAGE (at Foster) Sponsored by the Swedish American Museum

Friday, June 10
5:00 PM ABBA Karaoke w/ host John Hess

Saturday, June 11
12:00 PM Swedish JAMboree/Opening featuring the Mathiasson Award and special guests

Sunday, June 12
12:00 PM Dog Parade and Swedish Dancing
1:00 PM Nikki O’Neill
2:30 PM Jesse White Tumblers