Special Events
The CICFF features several special events each year including the Festival's Opening Night Gala & the American Airlines Closing Night Award Ceremony. Check back in the fall for other Festival event announcements such as film previews, celebrity appearances & special programs for 2008!
Friends, Films, Food & Fun at the CICFF's Special Events!
Opening Night Gala
Thursday, October 23, 2008 - 6pm
Thorne Auditorium, 375 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL (corner of Chicago & Lake Shore Drive)
Join us for a monster celebration kicking off the 25th annual Chicago International Children's Film Festival. You won't want to miss this family-friendly kick-off for the largest annual festival of films for children in the world!
Tickets for the Opening Gala will be available this fall through Ticketweb by calling "Kidsfest" at 773-281-9075.
American Airlines Closing Night Award Ceremony
Sunday, November 2, 2008
And the award goes to.... Don't miss the suspense and thrills of the 25th annual CICFF Closing Night Award Ceremony, as we announce the winners in nearly 20 award categories from our Adult & Children's Jury, and from our special juries including our $10,000 Poetry Prize! Stand up and cheer for the Festival winners and mingle with the stars at our post-ceremony reception!
Tickets for the Closing Night Award Ceremony will be available this fall through Ticketweb by calling "Kidsfest" at 773-281-9075.
