Stage Left Theater. While their productions are not geared to children many are appropriate. They offer a free Sunday afternoon film series. This site is clever and showcases family entertainment options. Pick your sport.
Spectator sports thrive in Chicago.
The home teams provide an obvious energy that becomes temporarily contagious. The best advice I can give is to plan ahead if seeing a game is a family desire. Behind the plate tours are held during the playing season when the team is away. Opening day in 2001 is April 2. Behind the plate tours are conducted on Tuesdays and Fridays.