• Oktoberfest in Highland Park

    The Lot 525 Central Ave, Highland Park, IL, United States

    Start the day with traditional Oktoberfest fun: music, food, beverages, and family-focused activities. At 5 PM, we switch up the vibe with a headline band.

    Free
  • Oktoberfest Chicago

    St. Alphonsus Church 1429 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, United States

    Chicago's beloved Oktoberfest celebration returns! There aren't any specific kids activities listed, but they are welcome to enjoy great live music and German food. Sunday is free!

    $10
  • Celebration de los Arboles

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

    Experience the diverse cultures of Latin America through music, dance, and food in The Morton Arboretum. Price included in Arboretum admission.

    $17
  • Hyde Park Jazz Festival

    Hyde Park S. Woodlawn Ave. & Midway Plaisance, Chicago, IL, United States

    Presented on 14 stages across Hyde Park, this remarkable two-day free festival showcases collaboration between academic, cultural and community institutions, and local businesses to present over 30 bands in a...

    Free
  • Randolph Street Market Festival

    Randolph Street 1341 W Randolph St, Chicago, United States

    This European-style flea market festival has art, jewelry, global goods, and tons of fun food. Kids 12 and under are free, and it's right next to Millennium Park, Maggie Daley...

    $12
  • 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
  • Family Fall Fest

    Parkway Bank Park 5501 Park Pl, Rosemont, Illinois

    Enjoy free activities including bounce houses, face painting, a petting zoo, balloon sculptors, pumpkin painting and and musical performances from Jeanie B & The Jelly Beans! Parking for “Family Fall Fest”...

    Free
  • Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival

    Downtown Highwood 17 Highwood Ave., HIghwood, IL, United States

    This family-friendly pumpkin festival has all-you-can-carve pumpkin stations throughout town, three days of live music from two stages, children’s and pet costume and pumpkin pie eating contests, a variety of...

    Free
  • Morning Glories

    Morning Glories

    Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Morning Glories is a free, drop-in program designed for kids ages 0-3 and their caregivers! The lessons will follow themes of science and nature with modifications to focus on motor...

    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
  • Naperville’s Oktoberfest

    Naper Settlement 523 S Webster St, Naperville, IL, United States

    Enjoy a traditional German festival with professional pumpkin carving, lawn games, live music and food!

    $20
  • Elmhurst Fall Family Fest

    Downtown Elmhurst 511 S York St., Elmhurst, United States

    Get your costumes ready and bring the family to The Depot at Wild Meadows Trace for Safety Town trick-or-treating plus fall festivities! Free admission. Back this year - our Dog...

    Free
  • Lincoln Square Apple Fest

    Lincoln Square 4700 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

    Enjoy apple-themed foods, live entertainment, an an array of children's activities including Wiggleworms, Musicians, Jugglers, Sing-a-longs, and so much more!  Your kids are going to have a blast!  

    $5