CircEsteem

CircEsteem CircEsteem teaches circus classes to youth all over Chicago; in residency at partner schools, throug

CircEsteem is running In-Person Programming, following updated Covid safety guidelines. Contact us today to see which program is the best fit for your young one!

06/23/2026

Last summer, our campers experienced something unforgettable!

Through a cultural exchange with the Red Nose Foundation, young people from Indonesia came together to share circus skills and friendship. Different languages, different backgrounds, and one common goal: learning from one another through circus arts.

Moments like these are what make CircEsteem Summer Camp so much more than a place to just learn skills. It's a place where young people build confidence, discover new perspectives, and create memories that last long after summer ends.

Limited spots are still available for July and August. Join us for a summer filled with creativity, community, and plenty of circus magic.

Learn more and register at the link in our bio or visit www.circesteem.org

06/18/2026

Summer at CircEsteem is more than just camp. It’s a place where young people build confidence, creativity, resilience, and friendships that last beyond the season.

Through circus arts, campers develop strength, coordination, teamwork, problem-solving skills, and the courage to try something new. Every day is filled with movement, laughter, and opportunities to shine.

There’s still time to join the fun! Registration is open for July and August sessions, and we’d love to welcome your young artist, athlete, or adventurer to the circus.

Give your child a summer filled with growth, connection, and unforgettable memories.

Learn more and register today at the link in our bio, or visit www.circesteem.org

06/12/2026

CircEsteem’s summer camp is in full swing, culminating in a weekly showcase of talent and skills learned throughout the week!

Sign up for July and August at link in bio or visit www.circesteem.org

06/10/2026

Chicago!!! Are you ready? CircEsteem is bringing the circus to a library near you!
Check out our Circus in the Libraries summer lineup and join us for a show and interactive workshop, free for all ages! Check out our website for more events happening throughout the summer! https://circesteem.org/events/

06/03/2026

Circus in the Parks is back!

Join CircEsteem this summer for FREE outdoor circus performances featuring aerial arts, acrobatics, juggling, clowning, and more—all performed by our incredible youth artists.

Bring a blanket or lawn chair and experience the magic of circus in your neighborhood!

📍 7/9 Rainbow Beach Park
📍 7/10 Gladstone Park
📍 7/16 Maplewood Park
📍 7/24 Brainerd Park
📍 7/30 Lake Shore Park
📍 8/6 Donovan Park
📍 8/7 Augusta Park
📍 8/13 Marian Byrnes Park
📍 8/20 Vittum Park

Presented as part of the Chicago Park District's Night Out in the Parks series.

06/02/2026

☀️ Summer Fun at CircEsteem is here! 🎪

From free Park Tours and Library Tours across Chicago to action-packed Summer Camp, there are so many ways to spend your summer with us!

Learn new circus skills, make new friends, build confidence, and experience the joy of movement, creativity, and community. Whether you join us for a day, a week, or all summer long, there's something for everyone under the big top.

- Park Tours
- Library Tours
- Summer Camp
- And more!

Join the fun and make this your most memorable summer yet. Registration and event information available through the link in our bio, or visit www.circesteem.org


05/22/2026

Don’t miss out! Summer at CircEsteem is filling fast!

Every week brings a brand new circus adventure featuring aerial silks, trapeze, juggling, tumbling, clowning, games, creative activities, and a final Show Off performance for family and friends.

Check out themes for July!

July Themes:
July 6–10: Time Travelers
July 13–17: Circus in WonderLand
July 20–24: Inventor’s Workshop
July 27–31: Summerween

Plus even more themed weeks all summer long.

Ages 6–16
June 8–August 21

CircEsteem Uptown
4730 N. Sheridan, Chicago

Before-care and after-care available. Spots fill quickly.

Register now at link in bio, or visit: circesteem.org/circus-summer-camp

05/16/2026

Today is your final chance to step into the magic of CircEsteem’s The Night Circus, inspired by Erin Morgenstern’s beloved novel. This original production combines aerials, acrobatics, storytelling, and live performance in a world filled with imagination, mystery, love, and wonder.

Our youth performers invite you to join them for the final performances of this unforgettable production and help carry the Circus forward for the next generation of dreamers.

Join our company of circus lovers and revêurs by dressing the part. Audiences are encouraged to wear black and white with a POP of red to show you are a fellow follower of the circus.

Doors open 30 minutes before each performance for refreshments, pre-show activities, and gathering with fellow dreamers.

CircEsteem
4730 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago
Street parking only

Final Performances
Saturday, May 16 | 1:00 PM
Saturday, May 16 | 6:30 PM

Tickets at link in bio or visit: https://tinyurl.com/59bz6sar

CircEsteem is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to unite youth across all backgrounds and identities by fostering self-esteem and mutual respect through the practice and performance of circus arts.

05/15/2026

Closing weekend is here! Have you purchased your tickets?

Step into the magic of CircEsteem’s The Night Circus, inspired by Erin Morgenstern’s beloved novel. This original production combines aerials, acrobatics, storytelling, and live performance in a world filled with imagination, mystery, love, and wonder.

Our youth performers invite you to experience the Circus one final weekend and help carry its magic forward for the next generation of dreamers.

Join our company of circus lovers and revêurs by dressing the part. Audiences are encouraged to wear black and white with a POP of red to show you are a fellow follower of the circus.

Doors open 30 minutes before each performance for refreshments, pre-show activities, and gathering with fellow dreamers.

CircEsteem
4730 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago
Street parking only

Final Performances
Friday, May 15 | 6:30 PM
Saturday, May 16 | 1:00 PM
Saturday, May 16 | 6:30 PM

Tickets at link in bio or visit: https://tinyurl.com/59bz6sar

CircEsteem is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to unite youth across all backgrounds and identities by fostering self-esteem and mutual respect through the practice and performance of circus arts.

05/14/2026

For nearly 10 years, Heidi Zhang has grown with CircEsteem from an 8-year-old student discovering aerial silks to a featured performer helping bring The Night Circus to life.

A senior member of our Performance Troupe, Heidi has spent her high school years performing across Chicago through summer tours, parades, galas, and original productions like this one. Her love of circus spans aerial silks, trapeze, German wheel, partner acrobatics, juggling, and more, all fueled by the creativity, connection, and community she found at CircEsteem.

Catch Heidi and the rest of our incredible youth performers during the final weekend of The Night Circus, inspired by Erin Morgenstern’s novel and filled with aerials, acrobatics, storytelling, mystery, and wonder.

Only 3 performances remain.

Friday, May 15 | 6:30 PM
Saturday, May 16 | 1:00 PM
Saturday, May 16 | 6:30 PM

CircEsteem
4730 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago
Street parking only

Wear black and white with a POP of red and join our company of circus lovers!

Tickets at link in bio or visit: https://tinyurl.com/59bz6sar

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4730 N Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL
60640

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

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+17737324564

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