• 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Kids Jam with Ms. Dawn Marie

    Time Out Market 916 W Fulton Market, Chicago

    Join a family-favorite musician, Dawn Marie,  in singing kids songs! This class is geared towards kids 6 & under.

    Free
  • Family Day at the Museum of Contemporary Art

    Museum of Contemporary Art 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Enjoy FREE admission to the Museum of Contemporary Art and family-friendly activities! Schedule: Finger Knitting Crown Family Room Create finger knittings with artist Nelly Agassi and explore different fiber materials...

    Free
  • Ballet Folkorico de Chicago

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

    "Enjoy a celebration of Mexican culture and traditions with Ballet Folklorico de Chicago. Ballet Folklorico de Chicago is one of the largest Mexican folkloric organizations in Illinois and the Midwest....

    Included in admission