Haunted Dolls 2: Riddles of the Wayward Spirit
Chicago History Museum 1601 N Clark St, Chicago
Peppa’s Spooktacular Halloween Storytime Event
Peppa Pig's World of Play 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg
Haunted Halloween Maze
Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago
Haunted Halloween Maze
Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago
Haunted Halloween Maze
Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago
Haunted Dolls 2: Riddles of the Wayward Spirit
Chicago History Museum 1601 N Clark St, Chicago
Peppa’s Spooktacular Halloween Storytime Event
Peppa Pig's World of Play 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg
Haunted Halloween Maze
Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago
Haunted Halloween Maze
Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago
Haunted Dolls 2: Riddles of the Wayward Spirit
Chicago History Museum 1601 N Clark St, Chicago
Peppa’s Spooktacular Halloween Storytime Event
Peppa Pig's World of Play 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg
Haunted Halloween Maze
Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago
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
Haunted Dolls 2: Riddles of the Wayward Spirit
Chicago History Museum 1601 N Clark St, 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
Haunted Dolls 2: Riddles of the Wayward Spirit
Chicago History Museum 1601 N Clark St, 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 Family Day at the Chicago Children’s Museum
Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Ave, Chicago
Haunted Dolls 2: Riddles of the Wayward Spirit
Chicago History Museum 1601 N Clark St, Chicago
Peppa’s Spooktacular Halloween Storytime Event
Peppa Pig's World of Play 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg
Haunted Halloween Maze
Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago
Haunted Dolls 2: Riddles of the Wayward Spirit
Chicago History Museum 1601 N Clark St, Chicago
Peppa’s Spooktacular Halloween Storytime Event
Peppa Pig's World of Play 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg
Haunted Halloween Maze
Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago
Haunted Halloween Maze
Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago
Lincoln Spark Spooktacular
Lincoln Avenue from Wrightwood to Webster Lincoln Avenue from Wrightwood to Webster, Chicago
Not So Scary, Scary Halloween
Bronzeville Children's Museum 9301 South Stony Island Avenue, 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!
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!
Haunted Dolls 2: Riddles of the Wayward Spirit
Haunted Dolls 2: Riddles of the Wayward Spirit
There's nothing creepier than a creepy doll. The Chicago History Museum is hosting their spooky scavenger hunt of creepy dolls. Use riddles from Chicago history to help find the dolls.
Night of 1,000 Jack-O-Lanterns
Night of 1,000 Jack-O-Lanterns
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.
Haunted Halloween Maze
Haunted Halloween Maze
Check out the creepy characters at the Haunted Halloween Maze on Navy Pier. This is SCARY, so it's not recommended for children younger than 10.
Haunted Halloween Maze
Haunted Halloween Maze
Check out the creepy characters at the Haunted Halloween Maze on Navy Pier. This is SCARY, so it's not recommended for children younger than 10.
Pumpkin Train
Pumpkin Train
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!
Haunted Halloween Maze
Haunted Halloween Maze
Check out the creepy characters at the Haunted Halloween Maze on Navy Pier. This is SCARY, so it's not recommended for children younger than 10.
Sycamore Pumpkin Festival
Sycamore Pumpkin Festival
Enjoy some pumpkins, delicious food and drink, live music and plenty of family-friendly activities at this annual festival that has been ranked one of the best festivals in Illinois by Travel Magazine.
Haunted Halloween Maze
Haunted Halloween Maze
Check out the creepy characters at the Haunted Halloween Maze on Navy Pier. This is SCARY, so it's not recommended for children younger than 10.
Haunted Halloween Maze
Haunted Halloween Maze
Check out the creepy characters at the Haunted Halloween Maze on Navy Pier. This is SCARY, so it's not recommended for children younger than 10.
Fall on the Farm
Fall on the Farm
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.
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.
Roscoe Village Halloween Block Party
Roscoe Village Halloween Block Party
Enjoy live music, a drink tent, photo ops, and plenty of Halloween candy!
Taylor Swift Paint & Sip
Taylor Swift Paint & Sip
"Calling all Swifites to this special paint and sip event at Time Out Market Chicago. Each attendee will paint a canvas depicting the one & only Taylor Swift with some guidance from an expert instructor. Your ticket includes a canvas, painting supplies, an apron, guidance from an expert instructor and a $20 Time Out Market...
FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
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
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 Resident Day at the Field Museum
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
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
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.
Fall Festival
FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
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
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 Family Day at the Chicago Children’s Museum
Reels at the Rialto: Hocus Pocus
Reels at the Rialto: Hocus Pocus
See the classic movie at the historic theater in Joliet! Tickets are $5 each, and will be available day-of at the Rialto Square Theatre Box Office. All seating is General Admission—first come, first serve. Cash and credit will be accepted for payment. Bar and concessions will be available for purchase. Tonights' Show: Hocus Pocus
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.
Frozen Frights
Frozen Frights
Join the Glenview Community Ice Center for an evening public session with a Halloween theme, open to all. Dress up in your costume and enjoy ice skating to spooky music under the disco ball. Other activities include: Giveaways Halloween crafts Ice Bumper Car rides admission:Â Free with a season skate pass. $7 per skater for everyone...
Centralia Halloween Parade and Fall Festival
Centralia Halloween Parade and Fall Festival
Centralia, in Central Illinois, is known for its festivals. Not only do they have an awesome hot air balloon festival, but they. have a fantastic Halloween parade and festival. There will be a chili cook-off, parade, costume contest, live music, and plenty of kid-friendly activities!
Museum Safari
Museum Safari
"Attention junior explorers! Through hands-on learning, exhibit exploration, storytime sessions, and interactive craft projects, your junior explorer will embark on an adventure-packed museum safari while becoming an animal enthusiast along the way! On their expedition, campers and their grown-ups will answer scientific questions, like: Why do tigers and zebras have stripes? What’s the fastest animal on earth?...
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.
Character Storytime: Mirabel
Character Storytime: Mirabel
Bring your kids to a character storytime featuring Mirabel from Encanto! After 30 minutes of reading, Mirabel will meet and take photos with the kids.
Slightly Spooky Saturday
Slightly Spooky Saturday
Head to Navy Pier for this annual Halloween Party. They will have: Trick-or-Treat Bonanza – Come dressed in your most enchanting costumes and embark on a Trick-or-Treat adventure like no other. – Explore over 70 candy stations dotted around Navy Pier, generously stocked with sweets from none other than the iconic Ferrara Candy. Artistic Enchantment...
Upside Down Halloween Parade
Upside Down Halloween Parade
"Join us for the 4th Annual UPSIDE DOWN Halloween Parade, presented by LUMA8 & the City of Chicago and sponsored by World’s Finest Chocolate. The event will take place on Saturday, October 28th, from 12-2pm in Washington Park! The Upside Down Halloween Parade serves as the Grand Finale of Chicago Halloweek 2023. Chicago children and their...
Lincoln Spark Spooktacular
Lincoln Spark Spooktacular
Explore beautiful Lincoln Park by trick-or-treating in the neighborhood. The event on Saturday takes place along Lincoln Avenue but theres one on Sunday on Clark street.
Not So Scary, Scary Halloween
Not So Scary, Scary Halloween
Head to the Bronzeville Children's Museum and: Create a Boo Halloween Mobile Have a Halloween Costume Parade Watch a Halloween Film Hear spooky stories Take home a ghoulish goody bag
Island Party Hut Fall Festival
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!
Booseum Bash
Booseum Bash
Head to Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum to go Trick-or-Treating, do Halloween crafts, and have close encounters with creepy crawlers! Tickets include entry to the museum. Children 2 and under are free. Museums for All pricing is available upon request. Email:programs@naturemuseum.org
Dia de Los Muertos Halloween Party
Dia de Los Muertos Halloween Party
Come to this FREE Dia ee Los Muertos-themed Halloween Party. Kids are welcome, but it's recommended to come earlier. There will be face painters, palm readers, costume contests, DJs and more!
