Chicago family events
Family-friendly events in Chicago and suburbs: kids, theater, festivals, museums, zoos.
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Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest9am to 6pm, day 3 of 3, Oct 2 to 44700 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625Neighborhood apple fest with a Kids Zone, apple treats, live music, and artisan vendors. Free entry; $5 donation suggested.lincolnsquare.org
Kickoff to Dia de los Muertos10am to 12pm2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614Family program inaugurating the Nature Museum's ofrenda, with crafts in Wilderness Walk starting the countdown to the Day of the Dead. Free with museum admission.naturemuseum.org
Maxwell Street Market10am to 3pmFreeW Maxwell St & S Halsted St, Chicago, ILThe final 2026 market day of Chicago's 114-year-old Sunday open-air market: international food, handmade crafts, vintage goods, live entertainment, and free walking tours. Free and open to the public.chicago.gov
Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest10am to 5pm, day 3 of 3, Oct 2 to 4Free2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614Free fall festival at the zoo with pumpkin patches, harvest mazes, animal chats, and seasonal photo ops. Rides and some activities are ticketed separately.lpzoo.org
Boo! at the Zoo10am to 6pm, day 2 of 7, Oct 3 to 93300 Golf Rd, Brookfield, IL 60513Family-friendly Halloween celebration with trick-or-treating (11 AM-5 PM), festive decor, costume parades, and photo ops. Included with zoo admission; free for members.brookfieldzoo.org
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