All Day

Happy Times Pumpkin Fest

Didier Farms 16678 Aptakisic Rd, Lincolnshire

Didier Farms is running a great family-friendly pumpkin festival this year! They'll have rides, animal land, a corn maze, pony rides, a silly string asylum, and more! Going to the...

Free

Scarecrow Trail

Morton Arboretum 4100 IL-53, Lisle

Peruse the beautiful changing colors of Morton Arboretum and spot 50 different scarecrows made by local scout troops!

Included in admission
Ongoing

Windy Acres Fall Fest

Windy Acres Farm 37w446 Fabyan Pkwy, Geneva

U-Pick apples, moon bounces, mini golf, kiddie trains, corn mazes, and more!

$22

Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up

Goose Island 1265 W Le Moyne St, Chicago

Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up is returning and there are LOTS of different packages that are perfect for Halloween-themed family fun. There's a corn maze, carnival games, a pumpkin patch, lots of...

$22

Peppa’s Spooktacular Halloween Storytime Event

Peppa Pig's World of Play 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg

"From October 1st - 31st, meet Peppa all dressed up and ready for Halloween! We have lots of special activities in store for you - don't miss out! Join us...

$27

Pumpkin Fest

Cosley Zoo 1356 N Gary Ave, Wheaton

Wheaton's adorable zoo, Cosley Zoo, is hosting its 39th pumpkin festival for the whole month of October. There will be pumpkins, fall treats, and carnival rides for small kids!

Included with zoo admission

Free Resident Day at the Field Museum

Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago

Field Museum Maximo. Photo by Lucy Hewett © 2018 Field Museum "Free Admission Days are the perfect opportunity for Illinois residents to explore our general admission exhibitions with your family...

Free

Bilingual Story Time

Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago

During Latinx Heritage Month, join Laura Rodriguez-Romaní, founder of Los Amigos Books, for a fun-filled bilingual story time with your child. Afterward, both you and your child can participate in a...

Free