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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

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

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

Sycamore Pumpkin Festival

Sycamore Sycamore

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...

Free
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

Lincoln Scared RavenswoOoOoOd

Lincoln Square 4700 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago

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...

Free

Superhero Celebration

Kohl Children's Museum 2100 Patriot Blvd, Glenview

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...

$30

Kid’s Halloween Party

Time Out Market 916 W Fulton Market, Chicago

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...

Free

Lincoln Spark Spooktacular

Clark Street from Diversey to Armitage Clark Street from Diversey to Armitage, Chicago

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

A Family Halloween at Wagner Farm

Wagner Farm 1510 Wagner Rd, Glenview,

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...

$10