• 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 and yarn making. Lumpen Radio Pop-Up Station Crown Family Room Join radio hosts Stephanie Manriquez and Charlie Garcia to tell your favorite family stories. These...

    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. They take pride in being an all-inclusive organization and teach their students about Mexican culture through dance, language, and traditions."-From the Field Museum Website

    Included in admission
  • Pumpkin Pool Splash

    Recreation Center of Highland Park 1207 Park Ave W, Highland Park, United States

    "Experience an exhilarating splashdown as colossal pumpkins take the plunge into a sparkling pool, creating a mesmerizing spectacle of color and excitement. Get ready to make a splash of your own amidst the vibrant autumn atmosphere, where fun knows no bounds and laughter echoes through the air. Join us for a day of pumpkin-themed delight...

    $14 – $17
  • Island Party Hut Fall Festival

    Island Party Hut Fall Festival
    Island Party Hut 355 Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, United States

    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!

    $5
  • 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
  • Fall on the Farm

    Fall on the Farm
    Lockwood Park 5201 SAFFORD ROAD, Rockford, United States

    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.

    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
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Halloween Games

    Stay and Play Game Cafe 3932 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, United States

    Stay and Play Game Cafe is a family-oriented gaming restaurant with delicious Puerto-Rican food. Head to Stay and Play to learn Halloween-themed games, meet new people, and have a great time!

    $5
  • The Nightmare Before Christmas at Gallagher Way

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

    Enjoy a FREE outdoor movie showing of The Nightmare Before Christmas! 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 from Gallagher Way restaurants.  No outside alcoholic beverages are permitted. Beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, candy, popcorn, ice cream and other snacks are for...

    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