Kids

Banish summer boredom with a handful of family-friendly activities and events to keep you and the little ones entertained throughout the month of July.  1. Newberry Library Book FairLooking for a new summer read? Everyone in the family will find something at this annual book fair with more than 120,000 used tomes in 70 categories—including children's lit—many of which are priced at $3 or under. All proceeds benefit the library. (60 W Walton St, July 27–30. Free) 2. Movies in the ParksFor a family movie night your kids won't soon forget, pack the popcorn and head to a number of city parks throughout the month of July. These are just a few of our favorites:The Secret Life of Pets (Sunday, July 2, Independence Park)The Jungle Book (Monday, July 10, Mary Bartelme Park)Finding Dory (Thursday, July 13 , Gill Park)Kung Fu Panda 3 (Sunday, July 23, Emmerson Park)The LEGO Batman Movie (Friday, July 28, Veteran's Memorial Park) 3. Roscoe Village Burger FestBefore filling up on patties and live music, let the kids run off some energy at the fun-filled Kids' Zone with arts and crafts, a petting zoo, face painting, basketball, rock climbing, yoga and a 35-food slide. (Belmont and Damen Aves, July 8 & 9. $8 suggested donation)  4. BenFestThis family-friendly street fest has plenty for the kiddos: a waterslide, basketball, giant tic tac toe, skee ball, football, baseball, a ring toss and so much more. Kids wristbands are $15 daily or $30 for the entire weekend. Plus, kids ages 4–1