Peppa’s Spooktacular Halloween Storytime Event
Peppa Pig's World of Play 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg
Peppa’s Spooktacular Halloween Storytime Event
Peppa Pig's World of Play 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg
Peppa’s Spooktacular Halloween Storytime Event
Peppa Pig's World of Play 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg
FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium 1200 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago
FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium 1200 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago
Peppa’s Spooktacular Halloween Storytime Event
Peppa Pig's World of Play 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg
FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium 1200 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago
FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium 1200 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago
FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Museum of Science and Industry
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S Dusable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
Peppa’s Spooktacular Halloween Storytime Event
Peppa Pig's World of Play 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg
FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium 1200 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago
FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium 1200 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago
FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Museum of Science and Industry
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S Dusable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
Peppa’s Spooktacular Halloween Storytime Event
Peppa Pig's World of Play 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg
Peppa’s Spooktacular Halloween Storytime Event
Peppa Pig's World of Play 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg
Fab Lab Circuit Bending Saturday Camp
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S Dusable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
Week of Events
Happy Times Pumpkin Fest
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.
Windy Acres Fall Fest
Windy Acres Fall Fest
U-Pick apples, moon bounces, mini golf, kiddie trains, corn mazes, and more!
Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up
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!
Huntley Fall Fest
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
Lincoln Square Apple Fest
Scarecrow Trail
Scarecrow Trail
Peruse the beautiful changing colors of Morton Arboretum and spot 50 different scarecrows made by local scout troops!
Peppa’s Spooktacular Halloween Storytime Event
Peppa’s Spooktacular Halloween Storytime Event
"From October 1st - 31st, meet Peppa all dressed up and ready for Halloween! We have lots of special activities in store for you - don't miss out! Join us for a fun and spooktacular story session, just for the little ones. Meet Peppa in her Halloween outfit, for a special family photo. Play the...
Pumpkin Fest
Pumpkin Fest
Wheaton's adorable zoo, Cosley Zoo, is hosting its 39th pumpkin festival for the whole month of October. There will be pumpkins, fall treats, and carnival rides for small kids!
Scarecrow Festival
Scarecrow Festival
Roaming magicians, live music, a family-fun zone, a professional pumpkin carver, and fall food and treats!
Sunday, October 1, 2023
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October 1, 2023 -Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest
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October 1, 2023 -Fox Lake Fall Festival
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October 1, 2023 -White Sox v Padres Family Game
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.
Fox Lake Fall Festival
This FREE event will have music, craft vendors, pumpkin carving, food, refreshments, a pie-eating contest, inflatables, petting zoo, police vehicles, and much more!
White Sox v Padres Family Game
Bring the family out to a White Sox game with tickets starting at $10. There will be family-friendly activities throughout the park — plus, kids can run the bases after the game! Kids Run the Bases is available for all kids 13 and younger (must be 36” or taller to participate). Kids can line up...
Monday, October 2, 2023
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October 2, 2023 -Monster Party
Monster Party
"Not-so-scary fun awaits at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago during our Brick-or-Treat event this Fall! From September 29 - October 31, say Brick-or-Treat, as we get into the Halloween spirit with all types of boo-tastic activities and a limited time 4D Halloween movie - The Great Monster Chase! Some boo-tastic activities include: Limited Time 4D Movie -...
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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October 3, 2023 -Free Resident Day at the Field Museum
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October 3, 2023 -FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
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October 3, 2023 -FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
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October 3, 2023 -Bilingual Story Time
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 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 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.
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.
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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October 4, 2023 -FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
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October 4, 2023 -FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
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October 4, 2023 -FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Museum of Science and Industry
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 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 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.
Thursday, October 5, 2023
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October 5, 2023 -FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
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October 5, 2023 -FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
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October 5, 2023 -FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Museum of Science and Industry
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 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 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.
Friday, October 6, 2023
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October 6, 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.
Saturday, October 7, 2023
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October 7, 2023 -Fab Lab Circuit Bending Saturday Camp
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October 7, 2023 -Boo! at the Zoo
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October 7, 2023 -Science Works
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October 7, 2023 -Fall Fest at Athletic Field Park
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October 7, 2023 -Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest
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October 7, 2023 -Kids Jam with Ms. Dawn Marie
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October 7, 2023 -Gingarte Capoeira Chicago
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October 7, 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...
Boo! at the Zoo
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!
Science Works
"Learn about cool jobs and hot careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) straight from the professionals at our Museum-wide career celebration. In conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month, Science Works will feature dynamic speakers, hands-on activities and one-on-one discussions. Youth and their families can discover what interesting jobs the STEM fields have to offer,...
Fall Fest at Athletic Field Park
Family fun, pony rides, a petting zoo, train rides, food, music, games and so much more!
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.
Kids Jam with Ms. Dawn Marie
Join a family-favorite musician, Dawn Marie, in singing kids songs! This class is geared towards kids 6 & under.
Gingarte Capoeira Chicago
Join Gingarte Capoeira Chicago as they share how this unique martial art combines elements of fight, dance, acrobatics, rhythm, music and philosophy, to form a cultural expression.
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!
