• Fox Lake Fall Festival

    Fox Lake 26725 W Molidor Rd., Ingleside, United States

    This FREE event will have music, craft vendors, pumpkin carving, food, refreshments, a pie-eating contest, inflatables, petting zoo, police vehicles, and 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
  • White Sox v Padres Family Game

    Guaranteed Rate Field 333 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616, Chicago, IL, United States

    Bring the family out to a White Sox game with tickets starting at $10. There will be family-friendly activities throughout the park — plus, kids can run the bases after the game! Kids Run the Bases is available for all kids 13 and younger (must be 36” or taller to participate). Kids can line up...

    $10
  • Monster Party

    LEGOLAND® Discovery Center 601 N Martingale Rd, Schaumburg, IL, United States

    "Not-so-scary fun awaits at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago during our Brick-or-Treat event this Fall! From September 29 - October 31, say Brick-or-Treat, as we get into the Halloween spirit with all types of boo-tastic activities and a limited time 4D Halloween movie - The Great Monster Chase! Some boo-tastic activities include: Limited Time 4D Movie -...

    $25
  • Free Resident Day at the Field Museum

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

    Field Museum Maximo. Photo by Lucy Hewett © 2018 Field Museum "Free Admission Days are the perfect opportunity for Illinois residents to explore our general admission exhibitions with your family or a group of science-loving friends. Or, use these days to check out special ticketed exhibitions or a 3D movie with a discounted Discovery or...

    Free
  • 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