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It doesn't get much better than Halloween at the zoo! Boo at the Zoo photo courtesy of Brookfield Zoo.
Scarecrow Festivals, Halloween Events, and More Things To Do in Chicago This Weekend With Kids
Check out all the scarecrow festivals and other harvest fun this weekend.
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St. Charles Scarecrow Festival.
30 Best Things to Do in Chicago October 2025 with Kids, According to Mommy Poppins Editors
While you're deciding what to do for Halloween, October has plenty of other fun going on.
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Lincoln Park Spooktacular! Photo courtesy of the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce
Top Free Halloween Events In Chicago 2025: Trick-or-Treating, Free Movies, and More
These free Halloween events for kids will give your wallet a break.
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Logan Square Halloween Parade is perfect for showing off costumes. Photo by Kate Connealy
Top Halloween Events in Chicago for Kids and Families: Pumpkins, Trick-or-Treat, Parades, and More
Your guide to the best Halloween events near Chicago for kids in 2025.
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Try a Fall outing to one of these great pumpkin patches near Chicago. Gobbert's Farm photo by Ryan Dickey via Flickr 2.0
Best Pumpkin Patches Near Chicago for Families
Pick from over 20 pumpkin patches and pumpkin farms near Chicago for a day of fall family fun.
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It's apple season! Photo courtesy of Apple Holler Orchard
Fall Bucket List for Kids: 37 Things To Do in Chicago This Fall
Enjoy harvest festivals, pumpkin patches, farm fun, and more.
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