Chicago family events
Family-friendly events in Chicago and suburbs: kids, theater, festivals, museums, zoos.
Fri, Oct 16 to Sun, Oct 18
Fri, Oct 23 to Sun, Oct 25
Fri, Oct 30 to Sun, Nov 1
Fri, Nov 6 to Sun, Nov 8
Saturday, October 17
10amFree
Lincoln Park ZooOne-day Halloween morning at the free zoo: trick-or-treating with sustainably sourced candy, a scavenger hunt, free carousel rides, and kid-friendly entertainment. Ends when the candy runs out.
10am to 6pm, through Oct 18
Brookfield Zoo ChicagoBrookfield Zoo's daytime Halloween weekends: trick-or-treating around the grounds, costume parades at noon and 3pm on weekends, and free inflatables for ages 3 to 10. Included with zoo admission.
10am to 5pm, through Oct 18Free
Lincoln Park ZooFall weekends at the free zoo: pumpkin patch, professional pumpkin carvers, s'mores, stilt walkers, live music, and rides (tickets extra). Free admission.
10am to 4pm, through Oct 17
Schreiber Center for Human ServicesKohl 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).
1pm, every SaturdayFree
Navy PierFree 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.
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