• Glendale Heights Oktoberfest

    Camera Park 101 E Fullerton Ave, Glendale Heights, IL, United States

    Experience live entertainment daily including strolling German “Oompah” entertainers in one of the most authentic festival tents. There will be a selection of German Beers and German Food. To round...

    $5
  • Happy Times Pumpkin Fest

    Didier Farms 16678 Aptakisic Rd, Lincolnshire, United States

    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
  • Windy Acres Fall Fest

    Windy Acres Farm 37w446 Fabyan Pkwy, Geneva, IL, United States

    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, United States

    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
  • Mount Prospect Fall Festival

    Downtown Mount Prospect Intersection of Emerson St. & Busse Ave., Mount Prospect, United States

    Enjoy live music, german cuisine, and family fun! Friday, September 22, 2023 Time: 4:00 – 11:00 p.m. for food, fun, music. Saturday, September 23, 2023 Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m....

    Free
  • Naperville Irish Fest

    Downtown Naperville Jackson Avenue, between Eagle and Ewing Streets, Naperville, IL, United States

    Live Irish music, dance, food, and more!

    Free
  • World Rhino Day

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

    Head to the Lincoln Park Zoo for educational chats, animal enrichment, and special activities!

    Free
  • Meet A Scientist

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

    Join us as Postdoctoral Researcher Mariana Herrera shares her work about the ecological importance of fungi. Herbarium specimens collected in Latin America will help illustrate the diversity of fungi and...

    Included in admission
  • Oaktoberfest

    Downtown Oak Park Oak Park, IL 60304

    "Celebrate the changing seasons at Oaktoberfest in Downtown Oak Park. Enjoy a premier music line up, delicious fall foods from local restaurants, specialty craft beers, and a Kids Root Beer...

    Free
  • Apple Fest

    Historic Downtown Long Grove 145 Old McHenry Rd, Long Grove, IL, United States

    "Long Grove’s Apple Fest is known for the apple pies, donuts, caramel dipped to candied apples, apple wine, sangria, and more! In addition to all of the delightful apple specialties,...

    $5
  • 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...

    $290
  • La Escuelita Bombera de Corazon

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

    "Enjoy live music and dance in the Museum's Stanley Field Hall, featuring a vibrant performance of Bomba featuring local group La Escuelita Bombera de Corazón. Based in the historic Humboldt...

    Included in admission
  • Homewood Fall Festival and Chili Cookoff

    Homewood Martin Ave from Hickory Road to Ridge Road, Homewood, United States

    Homewood’s favorite festival features live entertainment, craft vendors, a pumpkin patch, children’s crafts, kid-friendly activities, and delicious cuisine prepared by local eateries. Homewood's Chili Cook-Off will be back again this...

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  • Chicago Live!

    Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Enjoy exciting performances from the city’s top musical, theatrical, dance, and cultural organizations for FREE.

  • Water Lantern Festival

    Humboldt Park 1400 N Humboldt Dr, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    The Water Lantern Festival is a family-friendly event filled with great conversation, hope, happiness, fun, and lasting memories! The Schedule: 4:00 Gates Open 4:00 - 8:00 Enjoy Food Trucks /...

    $26.98
  • World Gorilla Day

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

    Head to the Lincoln Park Zoo for educational chats, animal enrichment, and special activities!

    Free
  • Eugene Field Park Fall Fest

    Eugene Field Park 5100 North Ridgeway Avenue, Chicago, United States

    Bounce houses, animals, carnival games, prizes and more!

    $15
  • Sesame Street Cubs Game

    Wrigley Field 1060 W Addison St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Cubs vs. Rockies "C is for Cubbies when we celebrate Sesame Street Day on Sunday, September 24! Join us for a fun day of family activities at Wrigley Field when...

    $30