Things to do this weekend in and around Chicago

Friendly fun in Chicago for October 30, 2026–November 1, 2026. Check out these highlights!

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Boo-tiful Adventure at Galewood Park - Chicago. This event includes activities at Winnemac Park from 4 to 6 pm.
Halloween Bash at LeClaire-Hearst - Chicago. The Halloween bash takes place from noon to 3 pm at LeClaire-Hearst Park.
Morning Glories at the Garfield Conservatory - Chicago. This event takes place from 10 am to 12:30 pm at the Garfield Park Conservatory.
One World, One Sky at The Adler Planetarium - Chicago. The planetarium program is offered at Adler Planetarium during regular visitor hours.
Castle Exhibit at the Chicago Children's Museum - Chicago. The exhibit is available at Chicago Children's Museum, with hours varying by day.

Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo - Chicago. Fall Fest is held at Lincoln Park Zoo, which is open from 8 am to 5 pm.
Fall Fest at Konow’s - Homer Glen. The festival takes place at Konow's Corn Maze, generally from 10 am to 8 pm.
Pumpkin Daze Fall Festival at Abbey Farms - Aurora. The fall festival runs from 10 am to 6 pm at Abbey Farms.
Medieval Monsters at the Chicago Children's Museum - Chicago. The museum offers hourly sessions, with free passes available in the art studio one hour before each session.
The Pokémon Fossil Museum Exhibition at the Field Museum - Chicago. The exhibition is available during regular hours at the Field Museum.

FREE fall and holiday mini photo sessions with Shoott! - Chicago - Chicago. Shoott offers free 30-minute outdoor photo sessions with no sitting fee or upfront cost.
Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo - Chicago. Fall Fest is held at Lincoln Park Zoo, which is open from 8 am to 5 pm.
Pumpkin Daze Fall Festival at Abbey Farms - Aurora. The fall festival runs from 10 am to 6 pm at Abbey Farms.
One World, One Sky at The Adler Planetarium - Chicago. The planetarium program is offered at Adler Planetarium during regular visitor hours.
Castle Exhibit at the Chicago Children's Museum - Chicago. The exhibit is available at Chicago Children's Museum, with hours varying by day.

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