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

Scarecrow Trail

Morton Arboretum 4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL, United States

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

Peppa Pig's World of Play 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL, United States

"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, IL, United States

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

Haunted Dolls 2: Riddles of the Wayward Spirit

Chicago History Museum 1601 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

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, IL

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
Fall Fest

Lincoln Park Zoo 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...

Free
Haunted Halloween Maze

Haunted Halloween Maze

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

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

Frozen Frights

Glenview Community Ice Center 1851 Landwehr Rd, Glenview, United States

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...

$4 – $7

Museum Safari

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

"Attention junior explorers! Through hands-on learning, exhibit exploration, storytime sessions, and interactive craft projects, your junior explorer will embark on an adventure-packed museum safari while becoming an animal enthusiast along...

$30 – $40

Centralia Halloween Parade and Fall Festival

Centralia 210 EAST BROADWAY, Centralia, United States

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...

Free
Fall Fest

Lincoln Park Zoo 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...

Free

Character Storytime: Mirabel

Time Out Market 916 W Fulton Market, Chicago

Bring your kids to a character storytime featuring Mirabel from Encanto! After 30 minutes of reading, Mirabel will meet and take photos with the kids.

Free

Upside Down Halloween Parade

Washington Park 55th Street and Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL, United States

"Join us for the 4th Annual UPSIDE DOWN Halloween Parade, presented by LUMA8 & the City of Chicago and sponsored by World’s Finest Chocolate. The event will take place on Saturday,...

Free

Slightly Spooky Saturday

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

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...

Free

Not So Scary, Scary Halloween

Bronzeville Children's Museum 9301 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

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

Booseum Bash

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

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...

$20 – $30

Lincoln Spark Spooktacular

Lincoln Avenue from Wrightwood to Webster Lincoln Avenue from Wrightwood to Webster, Chicago, United States

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