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Go for a hayride, pick a pumpkin, or get lost in a corn maze at area farms, such as Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm. Photo courtesy the farm
25 Fall Activities and Day Trips for Chicago Kids
Whether you're a pumpkin-spice pusher or an apple aficionado, the fall season certainly brings out...
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.
Maggie Daley Park
Best Playgrounds in Chicago: Destination Play Zones Worth the Trip
In a city of great playgrounds, these are the swings, climbers, and slides worth the trip.
Grab your list and head out for a scavenger hunt with the kids!
Indoor and Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Kids (Cute Printables!)
Print out one of these scavenger hunts for a quick boredom buster!
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 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.
Gorgeous pumpkins await at All Seasons Apple Orchard in Woodstock. Photo courtesy of orchard
Best Pumpkin Patches for Kids Near Chicago
Pick from more than a dozen pumpkin patches and pumpkin farms near Chicago for a day of fall family...
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.
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...
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Even during COVID, kids can still get into the Halloween spirit in Chicago.
Top Halloween Events Near Chicago for Kids and Families
We've got Chicago families covered with more than three dozen great Halloween events and things to...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 
Invest in an apple corer; it will be useful for several of these recipes (and your kids will appreciate the "apple telescope" you can make using one).
Apple Recipes to Make with Kids: Making the Most of Apple Picking Adventures
What to do with all those gorgeous fall apples? Join your kids in the kitchen and try one or more...READ MORE 
Under cover of darkness, with a roaring fire and some blankets, prepare for a movie that might scare you silly. Photo by Ally Noel
30 Halloween Movies with Kid-Friendly Thrills and Chills
Queue up some mild Halloween frights for family movie night.READ MORE 

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Easy Pumpkin Carving Ideas and Stencils for Halloween
Carve your jack-o-lantern to perfection with these templates.READ MORE 
30 Halloween Movies with Kid-Friendly Thrills and Chills
Queue up some mild Halloween frights for family movie night.READ MORE 
15 Halloween Activities That Make Great Trick-or-Treat Alternatives
Hauntingly fun Halloween activities for kids of all ages. READ MORE 
Spooky and Sweet Halloween Face Masks for Kids
These face masks pair well with a COVID-Halloween.READ MORE 
25 Fun Halloween Games for an At-Home Halloween Party
Pick a killer playlist from these Halloween games, and who needs trick-or-treating?READ MORE 
Top Halloween Events Near Chicago for Kids and Families
We've got Chicago families covered with more than three dozen great Halloween events and things to...READ MORE 
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