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.
Events & Programs
Events & Programs
- Youth + Family
Teen Fellows
June 23 - May 9
- Schools + Teachers
Educator Advisory Committee
July 28 - June 1
- Youth + Family
We Build!
September 7 - October 12
Test Programs - CB05
October 1
Book Launch: “Chicago Homes: A Portrait of the City’s Everyday Architecture”
October 9
- General Programming
Open House Chicago
October 18
TEST Adult Programs CB0821b
October 31
TEST Adult Programs CB0821a
October 31
- General Public
Architect Talk: Pascale Sablan
November 12
- Youth + Family
Engineering Fest | Festival de Ingeniería
- Youth + Family
Girls Build!
- Youth + Teen
Girls Build! Day 2024
- Youth + Teen
Teen Saturday Studios
2019
top five best new attractions
2019
business impact of the year
top six tours in chicago for first-time visitors
voted #1 boat tour in north america
2023
6 best tours and walks in Chicago
2020
Top honor for local design exhibitions
2023
Voted TOP BOAT Tour in North America
2019
AIA national design award for interior architecture
2019
top five best new attractions
2024
6 best tours and walks in Chicago
2019
top five best new attractions
2019
business impact of the year
top six tours in chicago for first-time visitors
voted #1 boat tour in north america
2023
6 best tours and walks in Chicago
2020
Top honor for local design exhibitions
2023
Voted TOP BOAT Tour in North America
2019
AIA national design award for interior architecture
2019
top five best new attractions
2024
6 best tours and walks in Chicago
2019
top five best new attractions
2019
business impact of the year
top six tours in chicago for first-time visitors
voted #1 boat tour in north america
2023
6 best tours and walks in Chicago
2020
Top honor for local design exhibitions
2023
Voted TOP BOAT Tour in North America
2019
AIA national design award for interior architecture
2019
top five best new attractions
2024
6 best tours and walks in Chicago
Explore upcoming events and programs for all ages or see everything happening at the CAC on our Calendar.
City Tours
Rated as the best tours in Chicago. Our expert docents will guide you by boat, bus, train or on foot and share the stories behind the buildings. Explore available tours or see everything happening at the CAC on our Calendar.
- Youth + Family
Teen Fellows
June 23 - May 9
- Schools + Teachers
Educator Advisory Committee
July 28 - June 1
- Youth + Family
We Build!
September 7 - October 12
Test Programs - CB05
October 1
Book Launch: “Chicago Homes: A Portrait of the City’s Everyday Architecture”
October 9
- General Programming
Open House Chicago
October 18
TEST Adult Programs CB0821b
October 31
TEST Adult Programs CB0821a
October 31
- General Public
Architect Talk: Pascale Sablan
November 12
- Youth + Family
Engineering Fest | Festival de Ingeniería
- Youth + Family
Girls Build!
- Youth + Teen
Girls Build! Day 2024
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.
