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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
scarecrows in a row in a field

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
a creepy clown doll on a bench

Haunted Dolls 2: Riddles of the Wayward Spirit

Chicago History Museum 1601 N Clark St, Chicago

There's nothing creepier than a creepy doll. The Chicago History Museum is hosting their spooky scavenger hunt of creepy dolls. Use riddles from Chicago history to help find the dolls.

Included in admission
Ongoing
pumpkins with yellow flowers

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
three jack-o-lanterns at night

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
inside view of peppa pig's world of play

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
pumpkins outside reading for picking

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

view of center hall in Field Museum

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

Girl playing with water device

FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Museum of Science and Industry

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S Dusable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago

The Museum of Industry will be FREE for Illinois Residents today. You can reserve your tickets online, and the discount is applied at checkout. 

Free