• Bilingual Story Time

    Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

    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 short activity led by Field Museum staff.

    Free
  • FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Museum of Science and Industry

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

    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
  • FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Museum of Science and Industry

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

    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
  • Scarecrow Festival

    St. Charles 8 North Ave., St. Charles, IL, United States

    Roaming magicians, live music, a family-fun zone, a professional pumpkin carver, and fall food and treats!

    Free
  • Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest

    Fall Fest
    Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

    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
  • Fab Lab Circuit Bending Saturday Camp

    Fab Lab Circuit Bending Saturday Camp
    Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S Dusable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL

    "Circuit Bending is the electronics craft of repurposing pre-made electronic circuits to create something new, usually an audio synthesizer. Each camper will be instructed by members of the Wanger Family Fab Lab team in the safe application of circuit exploration and basic soldering skills, as well as basic digital fabrication of customized housings for their...

    $290
  • Science Works

    "Learn about cool jobs and hot careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) straight from the professionals at our Museum-wide career celebration. In conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month, Science Works will feature dynamic speakers, hands-on activities and one-on-one discussions. Youth and their families can discover what interesting jobs the STEM fields have to offer,...

  • Boo! at the Zoo

    Boo! at the Zoo
    Brookfield Zoo 8400 W 31st St, Brookfield, IL, United States

    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
  • Fall Fest at Athletic Field Park

    Athletic Field Park 3546 W Addison St, Chicago, United States

    Family fun, pony rides, a petting zoo, train rides, food, music, games and so much more!

    Free
  • Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest

    Fall Fest
    Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

    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
  • Kids Jam with Ms. Dawn Marie

    Time Out Market 916 W Fulton Market, Chicago

    Join a family-favorite musician, Dawn Marie,  in singing kids songs! This class is geared towards kids 6 & under.

    Free
  • Gingarte Capoeira Chicago

    Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

    Join Gingarte Capoeira Chicago as they share how this unique martial art combines elements of fight, dance, acrobatics, rhythm, music and philosophy, to form a cultural expression.

    Included in admission
  • Island Party Hut Fall Festival

    Island Party Hut Fall Festival
    Island Party Hut 355 Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, United States

    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
  • Boo! at the Zoo

    Boo! at the Zoo
    Brookfield Zoo 8400 W 31st St, Brookfield, IL, United States

    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
  • Fall on the Farm

    Fall on the Farm
    Lockwood Park 5201 SAFFORD ROAD, Rockford, United States

    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
  • Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest

    Fall Fest
    Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

    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