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    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
  • view of center hall in Field Museum

    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...

    Free
  • letters that say story time

    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...

    Free

  • Fall Festival

    Fall Festival
    Pioneer Court 401 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, United States

    Head to Pioneer Court downtown for food trucks, fall-themed vendors, and more!

    Free

  • The Goonies at Gallagher Way

    Gallagher Way 3635 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Enjoy a FREE outdoor movie showing of The Goonies! Gates open at 6 p.m. select Wednesdays and the movie begins at 7:00 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring carry-out food...

    Free
  • three jack-o-lanterns at night

    Night of 1,000 Jack-O-Lanterns

    Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL, United States

    Marvel at artist-carved jack-o-lanterns that line the beautiful pathways of the Chicago Botanic Garden. You'll find costumed entertainers, live carving demos, and seasonal food and drink items.

    $19
  • chicago skyline from the lincoln park zoo

    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...

    Free
  • brightly colored autumn trees dappled with sunlight

    Glass Pumpkin Patch

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

    Learn about glass blowing and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Morton Arboretum. Glass Pumpkin Patch Pre-Sale Event: from 10:00 a.m. to 12:59 p.m. on Friday, October 13 before the shopping...

    Included in admission
  • view of center hall in Field Museum

    Boo! with Sue

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

    "Trick-or-treat yourself to a night at the Field Museum! This not-so-scary after hours event will spark curiosity for the entire family. Families with kids ages 2 to 12 will get...

    $27 – $55
  • colorful train on train tracks

    Pumpkin Train

    Pumpkin Train
    Illinois Railway Museum 7000 Olson Rd, Union, United States

    Enjoy a ride on Halloween-themed electric interurban trains to a pumpkin patch. Enjoy the rest of the museum as well and ride any other operating trains!

    $14
  • portrait shot of a monkey with his mouth wide open

    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
  • pumpkins outside reading for picking

    Pumpkin Patch at Horner Park

    Horner Park 2741 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, Il, United States

    Enjoy Halloween-themed carnival games, inflatables, photo stations, and pumpkin decorating!   Pumpkins are $5, but everything else is free!

    Free
  • chicago skyline from the lincoln park zoo

    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...

    Free
  • brightly colored autumn trees dappled with sunlight

    Cantigny Fall Festival

    Cantigny Park 1 S, 151 Winfield Rd, Wheaton, IL, United States

    Head to beautiful Cantigny for their annual fall festival. There will be family-friendly fun announced soon!

    $15