Fall Fun Guide for Chicago Kids
It's apple season! Photo courtesy of Apple Holler Orchard
Fall Bucket List for Kids: 36 Awesome Things To Do in Chicago This Fall
Enjoy harvest festivals, pumpkin patches, farm fun, and more.
Chicago SummerDance photo courtesy of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs
Free Things To Do with Chicago Kids this Fall
Fall is bursting with free festivals, performances, and harvest fairs for families all around...
Elim Dutch Fest photo courtesy of Elim Christian Services
Best Fall Festivals near Chicago for Families
Harvest festivals, Oktoberfests, and more family-friendly fairs and festivals in Chicago this fall.
When you’re looking for a fun and festive fall day trip from Chicago, a local farm is a great place to start. Photo courtesy of Pioneer Farm
20 Fall Day Trips from Chicago for Families
Fall is the perfect time to plan a family day trip.
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...
Long Grove Apple Fest photo courtesy of Enjoy Illinois
Best of September: Top Things To Do in Chicago With Kids
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Batter up! There are classes for kids of all ages and interests in Chicago.
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Best Classes for Kids in Chicago in 2022
Have fun with great classes for kids in Chicago.
Photo courtesy of All Seasons Orchard in Woodstock, Illinois.
Amazing Corn Mazes near Chicago for Kids
A corn maze is the most fun you can have getting (sort of) lost.
Gorgeous pumpkins await at All Seasons Apple Orchard in Woodstock, a pumpkin patch near Chicago. Photo courtesy of orchard
The 23 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...
Photo courtesy of the Maggie Daley Park Facebook page
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...
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.
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.

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Farms near Chicago offer animal experiences and more. Photo courtesy of the Double J Riding Club
Best Farms for Family Fun and Entertainment in Chicago
Pick flowers, cuddle baby animals, and hop on a ride at these family farms. READ MORE
Make an easy and adorable pine cone turkey. Photo courtesy of the website Live Craft Eat
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