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Glendale Heights Oktoberfest
Experience live entertainment daily including strolling German “Oompah” entertainers in one of the most authentic festival tents. There will be a selection of German Beers and German Food. To round out the Glendale Heights Oktoberfest experience, there will be vendors with German products, souvenirs, hats, steins, and much much more. Hours Mondays - Thursdays: 5pm...
$5
Happy Times Pumpkin Fest
Didier Farms is running a great family-friendly pumpkin festival this year! They'll have rides, animal land, a corn maze, pony rides, a silly string asylum, and more! Going to the farm is FREE but some of the activities cost money.
Free
Windy Acres Fall Fest
U-Pick apples, moon bounces, mini golf, kiddie trains, corn mazes, and more!
$22
Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up
Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up is returning and there are LOTS of different packages that are perfect for Halloween-themed family fun. There's a corn maze, carnival games, a pumpkin patch, lots of photo opportunities, and more! Kids 4 and under are FREE!
$22
Apple Fest
"Long Grove’s Apple Fest is known for the apple pies, donuts, caramel dipped to candied apples, apple wine, sangria, and more! In addition to all of the delightful apple specialties, you can even try some options right off the menu at our local hometown restaurants. What’s a Long Grove fest without a stage full of...
$5
Chicago Live!
Enjoy exciting performances from the city’s top musical, theatrical, dance, and cultural organizations for FREE.
Huntley Fall Fest
"The 2023 Huntley Fall Fest features three days of entertainment, a beer garden, food vendors, a full carnival midway, plenty of fall activities, and a spectacular fireworks display on Saturday night! It’s the can’t miss event of the year!" -From the Huntley Fall Fest website
Free
Sunday, September 24, 2023
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September 24, 2023 -World Gorilla Day
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September 24, 2023 -Eugene Field Park Fall Fest
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September 24, 2023 -Sesame Street Cubs Game
World Gorilla Day
Head to the Lincoln Park Zoo for educational chats, animal enrichment, and special activities!
Free
Sesame Street Cubs Game
Cubs vs. Rockies "C is for Cubbies when we celebrate Sesame Street Day on Sunday, September 24! Join us for a fun day of family activities at Wrigley Field when the Cubs take on the Rockies. Special photo ops will be available to all fans in Gallagher Way throughout the day as well as Sesame...
$30
Monday, September 25, 2023
No events on this day.
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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September 26, 2023 -FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
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September 26, 2023 -FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
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September 26, 2023 -Free Resident Day at the Field Museum
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September 26, 2023 -FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Museum of Science and Industry
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September 26, 2023 -Wiggleworms/Movie at Gallagher Way
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September 26, 2023 -Meet A Scientist
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September 26, 2023 -Bilingual Story Time
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September 26, 2023 -Old Town School of Folk Music Happy Hour
FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
General Admission is FREE for Illinois Residents today! You must show proof of residency and reserve your tickets online ahead of time here.
Free
FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
General Admission is FREE for Illinois Residents today! You must show proof of residency and reserve your tickets online ahead of time here.
Free
Free Resident Day at the Field Museum
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
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
Wiggleworms/Movie at Gallagher Way
Chicago's famous Wiggleworms from the Old Town School of Folk Music are back with free performances at Gallagher Way. There will be music, movement, bubbles, and plenty of fun for kids and parents! Each week will feature different performers and a different kids' movie will play after the performance. Performers: Little Miss Ann & Liz...
Free
Meet A Scientist
"Paula Ungar, Senior Environmental Social Scientist, will talk about the work done with Indigenous and local communities in the Amazon basin. Learn about the diversity of Amazonian local and Indigenous communities, the beauty of the landscapes, the richness of their knowledge and ways of relating to their environment, the challenges they face today."- Field Museum
Included in admission
Bilingual Story Time
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
Old Town School of Folk Music Happy Hour
Enjoy the legendary Old Town School of Folk Music for live music, free dance lessons, and other interactive music experiences. This is a family-friendly event, so kids of all ages are welcome.
Free
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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September 27, 2023 -FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
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September 27, 2023 -FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
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September 27, 2023 -Free Movie at Gallagher Way
FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
General Admission is FREE for Illinois Residents today! You must show proof of residency and reserve your tickets online ahead of time here.
Free
FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
General Admission is FREE for Illinois Residents today! You must show proof of residency and reserve your tickets online ahead of time here.
Free
Free Movie at Gallagher Way
Summer movies are returning at Gallagher Way! The gates open at 6pm, and the movie begins at 7:30pm. Guests may bring in food or carry-out from local restaurants. No outside alcohol is allowed, but beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, candy, popcorn, ice cream and other snacks are for sale in the park. Reserved seating and rentable...
Thursday, September 28, 2023
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September 28, 2023 -FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
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September 28, 2023 -FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
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September 28, 2023 -Free Family Day at the Chicago Children’s Museum
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September 28, 2023 -French Market at Gallagher Way
FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
General Admission is FREE for Illinois Residents today! You must show proof of residency and reserve your tickets online ahead of time here.
Free
FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
General Admission is FREE for Illinois Residents today! You must show proof of residency and reserve your tickets online ahead of time here.
Free
French Market at Gallagher Way
The French Market at Gallagher Way occurs on select Thursday nights, and it's a blast for the whole family! Vendors will sell imported cheeses, baked goods, wine, pasta, soaps, and more. Each week will feature different live music and different crafts for kids at the KidCreate Studio! Tonight's Music: Bowmanville ( Gypsy Jazz )
Friday, September 29, 2023
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September 29, 2023 -Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest
Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest
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
Saturday, September 30, 2023
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September 30, 2023 -Fab Lab Circuit Bending Saturday Camp
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September 30, 2023 -Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest
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September 30, 2023 -Harvest Fest
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September 30, 2023 -Galena Oktoberfest
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September 30, 2023 -Island Party Hut Fall Festival
Fab Lab Circuit Bending Saturday Camp
"Circuit Bending is the electronics craft of repurposing pre-made electronic circuits to create something new, usually an audio synthesizer. Each camper will be instructed by members of the Wanger Family Fab Lab team in the safe application of circuit exploration and basic soldering skills, as well as basic digital fabrication of customized housings for their...
$290
Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest
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
Harvest Fest
The Harvest Festival is one of the best things to do in the autumn season! There are plenty of family-friendly activities, live music, great food, and more! General admission is FREE and there is also free parking available. The schedule of events includes pumpkin yoga, Subie's World, face painting, a mechanical pull, a straw pyramid,...
Free
Galena Oktoberfest
You've heard of pig races, but where else can you enjoy weiner dog races? Galena Oktoberfest is known for its unique weiner dog races, an plenty of other fun things to do with the family! There will be nonstop live music, food, beer, pumpkin painting, and more!
$10
Island Party Hut Fall Festival
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