• 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
  • 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 from Gallagher Way restaurants.  No outside alcoholic beverages are permitted. Beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, candy, popcorn, ice cream and other snacks are for sale in...

    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 pumpkin patch, and fall-themed enrichment for the animals.

    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 starts at 1:00 p.m. Visitors can view and explore the collection of glass pumpkins before the sale kicks off. Shop at the Glass Pumpkin Patch:...

    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 up close and personal with creepy crawlers, conduct their own owl pellet dissection, explore fascinating exhibits, and learn about specimens in our collection from our...

    $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 pumpkin patch, and fall-themed enrichment for the animals.

    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 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