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Chicago family events

Family-friendly events in Chicago and suburbs: kids, theater, festivals, museums, zoos.

Next 4 weekends

Saturday, October 31

10am to 5pm, through Oct 31Free
Lincoln Park Zoo
Fall weekends at the free zoo: pumpkin patch, professional pumpkin carvers, s'mores, stilt walkers, live music, and rides (tickets extra). Free admission.FallOutdoorLittle kids
10am to 4pm, through Oct 31
Schreiber Center for Human Services
Kohl Children's Museum's pop-up in Round Lake with hands-on STEAM exhibits: Airmazing, the Art Studio, Build It, and Pet-Vet. Open Thu-Sat 10 to 4 (also Wed 4 to 6pm per the museum site).IndoorRain or shineLittle kids
12 to 4pmFree
Danada Equestrian Center
Halloween-day trick-or-treating at the equestrian center, noon to 4pm, with the horses in costume. Free; some activities carry a small fee.FallHalloweenOutdoor
1pm, every SaturdayFree
Navy Pier
Free Halloween-season Saturdays at the Pier with hands-on science labs, a mobile art studio, toy-making, mask-making, a dance workshop, indoor trick-or-treating, and a costume contest.FallHalloweenIndoor

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