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Fall Fun Guide for Chicago Kids

Just about an hour from Chicago, kids can pick apples at Apple Holler from mid-August to November.
Best Orchards for Apple Picking Near Chicago with Kids
We’ve selected 14 of the best apple orchards within a two-hour drive of Chicago for your...
Halloween Activities Guide for Families
Find the Halloween events, activities, crafts, treats, and costumes.
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Gorgeous pumpkins await at All Seasons Apple Orchard in Woodstock, a pumpkin patch near Chicago. Photo courtesy of  orchard
Best Pumpkin Patches Near Chicago For Kids
Pick from more than a dozen pumpkin patches and pumpkin farms near Chicago for a day of fall family...
Pumpkin Palooza has festivities for the whole family at the DuPage Children's Museum. Photo courtesy of the museum
Best Things To Do in Chicago in October 2021 with Kids: Halloween, Fall Fests, and Outdoor Fun
While you're deciding what to do for Halloween, October has plenty of other fun going on.
It's apple season! Photo courtesy of  Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce.
36 Fun Fall Activities in Chicago for Kids
Enjoy harvest festivals, pumpkin patches, farm fun, and more seasonal activities with this list of...
Get lost with a friend in the corn maze at Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm.
Amazing Corn Mazes Near Chicago for Kids
A corn maze is the most fun you can have getting (sort of) lost.
Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up in Chicago, photo courtesy of Fatima Sitabkhan.
Top Halloween Events Near Chicago for Kids and Families
Your guide to the best Halloween events near Chicago for kids in 2021.
There are both woodland and paved trails at the Morton Arboretum. Photo by Maureen Wilkey
Best Places to Hike Near Chicago with Kids
Soak up nature in these forest preserves and parks near the Windy City.
Mary Bartelme Park, named after the first female judge in Chicago. Photo by Ron Gordon.
Best Playgrounds in Chicago: Destination Play Zones Worth the Trip
In a city of great playgrounds, these are the swings, climbers, and slides that stand out above the...
Enjoy the sights of Chicago on a Shoreline Sightseeing Cruise.
Best Boat Rides for Chicago Area Families
Choose a speedy ride, sailboat, or relaxing river cruise with these Chicago boat tours.
Batter up! There are classes for kids of all ages and interests in Chicago.
Best Classes for Kids in Chicago in 2022
Have fun with great classes for kids in Chicago.
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More Seasonal Fun for Chicago Kids

Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up in Chicago, photo courtesy of Fatima Sitabkhan.
Top Halloween Events Near Chicago for Kids and Families
Your guide to the best Halloween events near Chicago for kids in 2021.READ MORE 
Mary Bartelme Park, named after the first female judge in Chicago. Photo by Ron Gordon.
Best Playgrounds in Chicago: Destination Play Zones Worth the Trip
In a city of great playgrounds, these are the swings, climbers, and slides that stand out above the...READ MORE 
Which pumpkin carving design will you choose? Spooky or sweet?
Easy Pumpkin Carving Ideas and Stencils for Halloween
Carve your jack-o-lantern to perfection with these templates.READ MORE 
Get ready for some delicious apple dessert recipes, snacks, and pancakes!
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6 Easy Apple Recipes: Making the Most of Apple Picking Adventures
Try one of these 'easy as pie' apple recipes.READ MORE 
There are both woodland and paved trails at the Morton Arboretum. Photo by Maureen Wilkey
Best Places to Hike Near Chicago with Kids
Soak up nature in these forest preserves and parks near the Windy City.READ MORE 
Give a cheers in the garden at Two Brothers.
Best Kid-Friendly Beer Gardens and Breweries in and around Chicago
Raise a glass to these great Chicago beer gardens that welcome kids and families.READ MORE 

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Amazing Corn Mazes Near Chicago for Kids
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Best Pumpkin Patches Near Chicago For Kids
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