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 farm is FREE but some of the activities cost money.
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9 events,
Happy Times Pumpkin Fest
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 farm is FREE but some of the activities cost money.
Free
Windy Acres Fall Fest
U-Pick apples, moon bounces, mini golf, kiddie trains, corn mazes, and more!
$22
Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up
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 photo opportunities, and more! Kids 4 and under are FREE!
$22
Huntley Fall Fest
"The 2023 Huntley Fall Fest features three days of entertainment, a beer garden, food vendors, a full carnival midway, plenty of fall activities, and a spectacular fireworks display on Saturday night! It’s the can’t miss event of the year!" -From the Huntley Fall Fest website
Free
Scarecrow Trail
Peruse the beautiful changing colors of Morton Arboretum and spot 50 different scarecrows made by local scout troops!
Included in admission
Peppa’s Spooktacular Halloween Storytime Event
"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 for a fun and spooktacular story session, just for the little ones. Meet Peppa in her Halloween outfit, for a special family photo. Play the...
$27
Pumpkin Fest
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
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This FREE event will have music, craft vendors, pumpkin carving, food, refreshments, a pie-eating contest, inflatables, petting zoo, police vehicles, and much more!
Free
Head to this FREE festival at the Lincoln Park Zoo! Attractions include the Fun Slide, a pumpkin-filled Harvest Maze, inflatable attractions, free musical entertainment, story times, professional pumpkin carvers, a pumpkin patch, and fall-themed enrichment for the animals.
Free
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7 events,
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"Not-so-scary fun awaits at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago during our Brick-or-Treat event this Fall! From September 29 - October 31, say Brick-or-Treat, as we get into the Halloween spirit with all types of boo-tastic activities and a limited time 4D Halloween movie - The Great Monster Chase! Some boo-tastic activities include: Limited Time 4D Movie -...
$25
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8 events,
Scarecrow Festival
Roaming magicians, live music, a family-fun zone, a professional pumpkin carver, and fall food and treats!
Free
Head to this FREE festival at the Lincoln Park Zoo! Attractions include the Fun Slide, a pumpkin-filled Harvest Maze, inflatable attractions, free musical entertainment, story times, professional pumpkin carvers, a pumpkin patch, and fall-themed enrichment for the animals.
Free
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11 events,
Head to the zoo in your favorite costume and check out creepy crawlers, and more Halloween-themed surprises. All kids will leave with a sweet treat!
Included with zoo admission
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Family fun, pony rides, a petting zoo, train rides, food, music, games and so much more!
Free
Head to this FREE festival at the Lincoln Park Zoo! Attractions include the Fun Slide, a pumpkin-filled Harvest Maze, inflatable attractions, free musical entertainment, story times, professional pumpkin carvers, a pumpkin patch, and fall-themed enrichment for the animals.
Free
This weekly festival is a great way to soak up some fall fun! At Island Party Hut on the Chicago Riverwalk: Live Music from 1-4pm & 5-8pm Hayrides on the River Fall Cocktails & Beer Apple Cider Donuts Pumpkin Patch Photo Ops Games & More!
$5
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10 events,
Happy Times Pumpkin Fest
Windy Acres Fall Fest
Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up
Scarecrow Trail
Peppa’s Spooktacular Halloween Storytime Event
Pumpkin Fest
Scarecrow Festival
Head to the zoo in your favorite costume and check out creepy crawlers, and more Halloween-themed surprises. All kids will leave with a sweet treat!
Included with zoo admission
Head to this FREE festival at the Lincoln Park Zoo! Attractions include the Fun Slide, a pumpkin-filled Harvest Maze, inflatable attractions, free musical entertainment, story times, professional pumpkin carvers, a pumpkin patch, and fall-themed enrichment for the animals.
Free
This family-friendly farm will have a petting zoo, wagon rides, pony rides, pumpkin painting. and more! Visiting the farm is free, but participating in the activities is an added fee.
Free
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7 events,
Haunted Dolls 2: Riddles of the Wayward Spirit
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
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10 events,
Night of 1,000 Jack-O-Lanterns
Marvel at artist-carved jack-o-lanterns that line the beautiful pathways of the Chicago Botanic Garden. You'll find costumed entertainers, live carving demos, and seasonal food and drink items.
$19
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Enjoy a FREE outdoor movie showing of The Goonies! Gates open at 6 p.m. select Wednesdays and the movie begins at 7:00 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring carry-out food from Gallagher Way restaurants. No outside alcoholic beverages are permitted. Beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, candy, popcorn, ice cream and other snacks are for sale in...
Free
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11 events,
Glass Pumpkin Patch
Learn about glass blowing and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Morton Arboretum. Glass Pumpkin Patch Pre-Sale Event: from 10:00 a.m. to 12:59 p.m. on Friday, October 13 before the shopping starts at 1:00 p.m. Visitors can view and explore the collection of glass pumpkins before the sale kicks off. Shop at the Glass Pumpkin Patch:...
Included in admission
Head to this FREE festival at the Lincoln Park Zoo! Attractions include the Fun Slide, a pumpkin-filled Harvest Maze, inflatable attractions, free musical entertainment, story times, professional pumpkin carvers, a pumpkin patch, and fall-themed enrichment for the animals.
Free
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"Trick-or-treat yourself to a night at the Field Museum! This not-so-scary after hours event will spark curiosity for the entire family. Families with kids ages 2 to 12 will get up close and personal with creepy crawlers, conduct their own owl pellet dissection, explore fascinating exhibits, and learn about specimens in our collection from our...
$27 – $55
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16 events,
Pumpkin Train
Enjoy a ride on Halloween-themed electric interurban trains to a pumpkin patch. Enjoy the rest of the museum as well and ride any other operating trains!
$14
Cantigny Fall Festival
Head to beautiful Cantigny for their annual fall festival. There will be family-friendly fun announced soon!
$15
Head to the zoo in your favorite costume and check out creepy crawlers, and more Halloween-themed surprises. All kids will leave with a sweet treat!
Included with zoo admission
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Enjoy Halloween-themed carnival games, inflatables, photo stations, and pumpkin decorating! Pumpkins are $5, but everything else is free!
Free
Head to this FREE festival at the Lincoln Park Zoo! Attractions include the Fun Slide, a pumpkin-filled Harvest Maze, inflatable attractions, free musical entertainment, story times, professional pumpkin carvers, a pumpkin patch, and fall-themed enrichment for the animals.
Free
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"Experience an exhilarating splashdown as colossal pumpkins take the plunge into a sparkling pool, creating a mesmerizing spectacle of color and excitement. Get ready to make a splash of your own amidst the vibrant autumn atmosphere, where fun knows no bounds and laughter echoes through the air. Join us for a day of pumpkin-themed delight...
$14 – $17
This weekly festival is a great way to soak up some fall fun! At Island Party Hut on the Chicago Riverwalk: Live Music from 1-4pm & 5-8pm Hayrides on the River Fall Cocktails & Beer Apple Cider Donuts Pumpkin Patch Photo Ops Games & More!
$5
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14 events,
Happy Times Pumpkin Fest
Windy Acres Fall Fest
Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up
Scarecrow Trail
Peppa’s Spooktacular Halloween Storytime Event
Pumpkin Fest
Haunted Dolls 2: Riddles of the Wayward Spirit
Night of 1,000 Jack-O-Lanterns
Glass Pumpkin Patch
Cantigny Fall Festival
Pumpkin Train
Enjoy a ride on Halloween-themed electric interurban trains to a pumpkin patch. Enjoy the rest of the museum as well and ride any other operating trains!
$14
Head to the zoo in your favorite costume and check out creepy crawlers, and more Halloween-themed surprises. All kids will leave with a sweet treat!
Included with zoo admission
Head to this FREE festival at the Lincoln Park Zoo! Attractions include the Fun Slide, a pumpkin-filled Harvest Maze, inflatable attractions, free musical entertainment, story times, professional pumpkin carvers, a pumpkin patch, and fall-themed enrichment for the animals.
Free
This family-friendly farm will have a petting zoo, wagon rides, pony rides, pumpkin painting. and more! Visiting the farm is free, but participating in the activities is an added fee.
Free
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11 events,
Night of 1,000 Jack-O-Lanterns
Marvel at artist-carved jack-o-lanterns that line the beautiful pathways of the Chicago Botanic Garden. You'll find costumed entertainers, live carving demos, and seasonal food and drink items.
$19
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Enjoy a FREE outdoor movie showing of The Nightmare Before Christmas! Gates open at 6 p.m. select Wednesdays and the movie begins at 7:00 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring carry-out food from Gallagher Way restaurants. No outside alcoholic beverages are permitted. Beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, candy, popcorn, ice cream and other snacks are for...
Free
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Stay and Play Game Cafe is a family-oriented gaming restaurant with delicious Puerto-Rican food. Head to Stay and Play to learn Halloween-themed games, meet new people, and have a great time!
$5
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12 events,
Haunted Halloween Maze
Check out the creepy characters at the Haunted Halloween Maze on Navy Pier. This is SCARY, so it's not recommended for children younger than 10.
Tickets are purchased at the door. Im still trying to confirm a price
Head to this FREE festival at the Lincoln Park Zoo! Attractions include the Fun Slide, a pumpkin-filled Harvest Maze, inflatable attractions, free musical entertainment, story times, professional pumpkin carvers, a pumpkin patch, and fall-themed enrichment for the animals.
Free
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"Get in the Halloween spirit with our family-friendly Halloween party celebrating a “not so haunted” train. Join us inside for inflatables, DJ, face painting, creepy crafts, trick-or-treating and much more! Outside, there will be a ghoulish games, entertainment and cozy hayrides around Gallery Park (weather permitting). The event is designed for ages 2-12 years; parents...
$10
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Cantigny is hosting a special trick-or-treating event, and it's only a $10 parking fee per car. Kids can tour the beautiful grounds while trick-or-treating at candy stations. There will be live music and other family-friendly activities! Cantigny has a great playground and tanks that are fun to climb on, too!
$10
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17 events,
Pumpkin Train
Enjoy a ride on Halloween-themed electric interurban trains to a pumpkin patch. Enjoy the rest of the museum as well and ride any other operating trains!
$14
Haunted Halloween Maze
Check out the creepy characters at the Haunted Halloween Maze on Navy Pier. This is SCARY, so it's not recommended for children younger than 10.
Tickets are purchased at the door. Im still trying to confirm a price
Head to the zoo in your favorite costume and check out creepy crawlers, and more Halloween-themed surprises. All kids will leave with a sweet treat!
Included with zoo admission
Head to this FREE festival at the Lincoln Park Zoo! Attractions include the Fun Slide, a pumpkin-filled Harvest Maze, inflatable attractions, free musical entertainment, story times, professional pumpkin carvers, a pumpkin patch, and fall-themed enrichment for the animals.
Free
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Enjoy Halloween-themed carnival games, inflatables, photo stations, and pumpkin decorating! Pumpkins are $5, but everything else is free!
Free
This weekly festival is a great way to soak up some fall fun! At Island Party Hut on the Chicago Riverwalk: Live Music from 1-4pm & 5-8pm Hayrides on the River Fall Cocktails & Beer Apple Cider Donuts Pumpkin Patch Photo Ops Games & More!
$5
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Celebrate the annual Pumpkin Party at Gallagher Way presented by Jewel-Osco! Enjoy live music and Halloween sing-alongs from the Old Town School of Folk Music Halloween crafts with Kid Create Studio Trick-or-treating Lawn Games Balloon animal artists a strolling magic show and more!
Free
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The Arts in the Dark Parade is one of the best Halloween parades in the world, and it's right here in the Windy City! This FREE, family-friendly event celebrates Halloween as the "artists' holiday" and features spectacle puppets, creative floats, music, movement, and more.
Free
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15 events,
Happy Times Pumpkin Fest
Windy Acres Fall Fest
Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up
Scarecrow Trail
Peppa’s Spooktacular Halloween Storytime Event
Pumpkin Fest
Haunted Dolls 2: Riddles of the Wayward Spirit
Night of 1,000 Jack-O-Lanterns
Haunted Halloween Maze
Haunted Halloween Maze
Pumpkin Train
Enjoy a ride on Halloween-themed electric interurban trains to a pumpkin patch. Enjoy the rest of the museum as well and ride any other operating trains!
$14
Haunted Halloween Maze
Check out the creepy characters at the Haunted Halloween Maze on Navy Pier. This is SCARY, so it's not recommended for children younger than 10.
Tickets are purchased at the door. Im still trying to confirm a price
This family-friendly farm will have a petting zoo, wagon rides, pony rides, pumpkin painting. and more! Visiting the farm is free, but participating in the activities is an added fee.
Free
Head to this FREE festival at the Lincoln Park Zoo! Attractions include the Fun Slide, a pumpkin-filled Harvest Maze, inflatable attractions, free musical entertainment, story times, professional pumpkin carvers, a pumpkin patch, and fall-themed enrichment for the animals.
Free
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Enjoy live music, a drink tent, photo ops, and plenty of Halloween candy!
Free
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9 events,
Sycamore Pumpkin Festival
Enjoy some pumpkins, delicious food and drink, live music and plenty of family-friendly activities at this annual festival that has been ranked one of the best festivals in Illinois by Travel Magazine.
Free
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11 events,
Haunted Halloween Maze
Check out the creepy characters at the Haunted Halloween Maze on Navy Pier. This is SCARY, so it's not recommended for children younger than 10.
Tickets are purchased at the door. Im still trying to confirm a price
Head to this FREE festival at the Lincoln Park Zoo! Attractions include the Fun Slide, a pumpkin-filled Harvest Maze, inflatable attractions, free musical entertainment, story times, professional pumpkin carvers, a pumpkin patch, and fall-themed enrichment for the animals.
Free
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Join the Glenview Community Ice Center for an evening public session with a Halloween theme, open to all. Dress up in your costume and enjoy ice skating to spooky music under the disco ball. Other activities include: Giveaways Halloween crafts Ice Bumper Car rides admission: Free with a season skate pass. $7 per skater for everyone...
$4 – $7
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18 events,
Haunted Halloween Maze
Check out the creepy characters at the Haunted Halloween Maze on Navy Pier. This is SCARY, so it's not recommended for children younger than 10.
Tickets are purchased at the door. Im still trying to confirm a price
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Centralia, in Central Illinois, is known for its festivals. Not only do they have an awesome hot air balloon festival, but they. have a fantastic Halloween parade and festival. There will be a chili cook-off, parade, costume contest, live music, and plenty of kid-friendly activities!
Free
Head to this FREE festival at the Lincoln Park Zoo! Attractions include the Fun Slide, a pumpkin-filled Harvest Maze, inflatable attractions, free musical entertainment, story times, professional pumpkin carvers, a pumpkin patch, and fall-themed enrichment for the animals.
Free
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Head to Navy Pier for this annual Halloween Party. They will have: Trick-or-Treat Bonanza – Come dressed in your most enchanting costumes and embark on a Trick-or-Treat adventure like no other. – Explore over 70 candy stations dotted around Navy Pier, generously stocked with sweets from none other than the iconic Ferrara Candy. Artistic Enchantment...
Free
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Head to Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum to go Trick-or-Treating, do Halloween crafts, and have close encounters with creepy crawlers! Tickets include entry to the museum. Children 2 and under are free. Museums for All pricing is available upon request. Email:programs@naturemuseum.org
$20 – $30
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Head to the Bronzeville Children's Museum and: Create a Boo Halloween Mobile Have a Halloween Costume Parade Watch a Halloween Film Hear spooky stories Take home a ghoulish goody bag
$5
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Explore beautiful Lincoln Park by trick-or-treating in the neighborhood. The event on Saturday takes place along Lincoln Avenue but theres one on Sunday on Clark street.
Free
This weekly festival is a great way to soak up some fall fun! At Island Party Hut on the Chicago Riverwalk: Live Music from 1-4pm & 5-8pm Hayrides on the River Fall Cocktails & Beer Apple Cider Donuts Pumpkin Patch Photo Ops Games & More!
$5
Come to this FREE Dia ee Los Muertos-themed Halloween Party. Kids are welcome, but it's recommended to come earlier. There will be face painters, palm readers, costume contests, DJs and more!
Free
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17 events,
Happy Times Pumpkin Fest
Windy Acres Fall Fest
Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up
Scarecrow Trail
Peppa’s Spooktacular Halloween Storytime Event
Pumpkin Fest
Haunted Dolls 2: Riddles of the Wayward Spirit
Sycamore Pumpkin Festival
Haunted Halloween Maze
Haunted Halloween Maze
Haunted Halloween Maze
Check out the creepy characters at the Haunted Halloween Maze on Navy Pier. This is SCARY, so it's not recommended for children younger than 10.
Tickets are purchased at the door. Im still trying to confirm a price
This family-friendly farm will have a petting zoo, wagon rides, pony rides, pumpkin painting. and more! Visiting the farm is free, but participating in the activities is an added fee.
Free
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Head to TimeOut Market for some fantastic Halloween activities. There will be trick-or-treating balloon twisting face painting DJ Hannah Heavin spinning music the kids will love photo opportunities with Mickey and Minnie
Free
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Head to Lincoln Square and Ravenswood for trick-or-treating on the day before Halloween. This is a cute, safe neighborhood and the local vendors are excited to distribute candy to the adorable trick-or-treaters!
Free
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Celebrate Halloween dressed as your favorite Superhero! "Activities include: Superhero Training Academy where young superheroes can participate in a special training and obstacle course Superhero Story Time where children can listen to stories from real life superheroes like local firefighters, police officers and medical professionals Super Smiles photo opportunities with a number of special guest superheroes like Spiderman,...
$30
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Explore beautiful Lincoln Park by trick-or-treating in the neighborhood. The event on Saturday takes place along Lincoln Avenue but theres one on Sunday on Clark street.
Free
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Wear your favorite costume and join the farm for a kid-friendly bash that includes a haunted barn, wagon rides, games, and more spooky fun. Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance. buy tickets
$10
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9 events,
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Trick or Treat on Southport features family-friendly activities, craft beer, a pumpkin patch, inflatables, music and trick-or-treating (while supplies last) at local businesses.
Free
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8 events,
Northalsted, Chicago's beloved gayborhood, goes all out for Halloween. With creative costumes, dancing, spirited dance, and more, this is the right place to be on Halloween!
Free
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