Halloween is a magical time of year filled with costumes, candy, and creativity. Here are some fun Halloween-themed events in the Chicagoland area to attend with your kids:
Pumpkin Patch Party for Special Needs/Autism/Down Syndrome
Details: Come join us for a safe fun-filled day at our Pumpkin Patch Party! Get ready for pumpkin picking, music, and more with your special needs loved ones. Bring your friends and family for a day of fall festivities. Don’t forget to wear your favorite costume for this autumn extravaganza. See you there!
Date: Oct. 19, 2024
Location: 2901 W. Warren Blvd., 60612 Chicago
Cost: $10/person
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit this link.
Pumpkinpalooza at Skinner Park
Details: Bring the whole family to this exciting event with pumpkins, farm animals, and inflatables for a day full of fun.
Date: October 19, 2024, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: 1331 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60607
For more information, visit Skinner Park’s Website.
Precision ABA’s Halloween Spooktacular & Resource Fair
Details: The vision for this event is to create an enjoyable trick-or-treating experience for kids while offering parents access to helpful resources.
Date: October 19, 2024, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Location: 1813 N. Mill St. Suite A, Naperville, IL 60563
For more information, visit Precision ABA’s website.
Fall Festival at North Park Village
Details: Participate in a scarecrow contest, enjoy nature crafts, live music, and much more. Experience the beauty of fall in this vibrant community gathering.
Date: Sat, Oct 19, 2024 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: 5801 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60646
For more information, visit North Park Village’s Website.
Lincoln Park Zoo’s Fall Fest
Details: Enjoy free entry with ticketed attractions like a Ferris wheel and corn maze. Great for all ages!
Dates: Fridays-Sundays, Sept 27-Oct 27 2024, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
For more information, visit Lincoln Park Zoo’s Website.
Pier Pumpkin Lights at Navy Pier
Details: Witness nearly 1,000 pumpkins lighting up Navy Pier in a captivating display. A must-see autumn spectacle!
Dates: October 1 – 31 2024
Location: 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
For more information, visit Navy Pier’s Website.
Spooky Storytime at the Chicago Public Library
Details: Welcome to the enchanting world of the Chicago Public Library’s Spooky Storytime, an event thoughtfully crafted to instill a lifelong love for reading in children of all ages. Carefully chosen stories revolve around gentle Halloween themes, ensuring they captivate young minds without causing any fright. Accompanying the storytelling, they offer a range of interactive activities that are sensory-friendly, ensuring every child can participate comfortably. From crafting story-related creations to engaging in rhythmic hand motions set to music, these activities are designed to enhance the storytelling experience while promoting creativity and engagement.
Date: October 27, 2024
Location: 929 W. Buena Avenue, Chicago IL 60613
For more information, visit the Chicago Public Library’s Website.
Spider Seek-and-Find at the Chicago Children’s Museum
Details: Some not-so-spooky spiders have taken up residence in the nooks and crannies of Cloud Buster, a 37-foot climbable sculpture at Chicago Children’s Museum! How many of these 8-legged friends can you find? Some may be hiding, while others stay in plain view. Just like you, they like to climb too!
Dates: October 9-31 2024, during all museum operating hours
Location: Cloud Buster at Chicago Children’s Museum
For more information, visit the Chicago Children’s Museum program calendar.
Trick-or-Treat at Brookfield Zoo
Details: Gather your ghoulfriends, little ghosts, and goblins for this fun-filled family event. Check out the creatures, creepy crawlers, and more in your costumes at the Halloween-themed event that’s perfect for family photo ops. All ages are in for a fang-tastic time, and the kids will leave with a sweet treat.
Dates: Saturdays and Sundays, October 5-20, 2024, 10:00 AM-5 PM
Location: 8400 31st Street (1st Avenue and 31st Street), Brookfield, IL 60513
For more information, visit Brookfield Zoo’s website.
Lemonster Days in Downtown Lemont
Details: Ghosts, goblins, and ghouls—oh my! Get ready to enjoy a day filled with magic, costumes, and a dash of spooky fun at the annual Lemonster Days Trick-or-Treating event in Downtown Lemont.
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM CT
Location: Lemont Safety Village, 55 Stephen St, Lemont, IL, 60439
For more information, visit the Village of Lemont website.
Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns
Details: Enjoy a frightfully fun fall evening at the Chicago Botanic Garden. This year’s professionally carved pumpkins feature recreations of popular album covers, haunted tales from Chicago, eerie cartoons, and more to get you in the Halloween spirit.
Dates: October 16 – 20 & 23 – 27 6:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Location: 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, IL 60022
For more information, visit the Chicago Botanic Garden website.
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