"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 the way! On their expedition, campers and their grown-ups will answer scientific questions, like: Why do tigers and zebras have stripes? What’s the fastest animal on earth?...
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 will be a chili cook-off, parade, costume contest, live music, and plenty of kid-friendly activities!
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.
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.
"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, October 28th, from 12-2pm in Washington Park! The Upside Down Halloween Parade serves as the Grand Finale of Chicago Halloweek 2023. Chicago children and their...
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 other. – Explore over 70 candy stations dotted around Navy Pier, generously stocked with sweets from none other than the iconic Ferrara Candy. Artistic Enchantment...
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
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 are free. Museums for All pricing is available upon request. Email:programs@naturemuseum.org
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.
This weekly festival is a great way to soak up some fall fun! At Island Party Hut on the Chicago Riverwalk: Live Music from 1-4pm & 5-8pm Hayrides on the River Fall Cocktails & Beer Apple Cider Donuts Pumpkin Patch Photo Ops Games & More!
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.
Come to this FREE Dia ee Los Muertos-themed Halloween Party. Kids are welcome, but it's recommended to come earlier. There will be face painters, palm readers, costume contests, DJs and more!
This family-friendly farm will have a petting zoo, wagon rides, pony rides, pumpkin painting. and more! Visiting the farm is free, but participating in the activities is an added fee.
Head to Lincoln Square and Ravenswood for trick-or-treating on the day before Halloween. This is a cute, safe neighborhood and the local vendors are excited to distribute candy to the adorable trick-or-treaters!
Celebrate Halloween dressed as your favorite Superhero! "Activities include: Superhero Training Academy where young superheroes can participate in a special training and obstacle course Superhero Story Time where children can listen to stories from real life superheroes like local firefighters, police officers and medical professionals Super Smiles photo opportunities with a number of special guest superheroes like Spiderman,...
Head to TimeOut Market for some fantastic Halloween activities. There will be trick-or-treating balloon twisting face painting DJ Hannah Heavin spinning music the kids will love photo opportunities with Mickey and Minnie
This FREE event is super fun for the whole family. Trick-or-treat throughout the mall, enjoy a kids concert, Halloween art, a cutest costume parade, and more.
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.
Wear your favorite costume and join the farm for a kid-friendly bash that includes a haunted barn, wagon rides, games, and more spooky fun. Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance. buy tickets
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.