Best Free Things To Do in Chicago This Fall With Kids

Shimmy your way through Chicago SummerDance! Photo courtesy of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs
Shimmy your way through Chicago SummerDance! Photo courtesy of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs
9/8/23 - By Siobhan Adcock

There are so many free things to do in Chicago this fall—there's a fun neighborhood festival practically every weekend, and all sorts of other free kid-friendly events. Between outdoor fairs, harvest festivals, concerts and performances, cultural celebrations, and of course, Halloween and Thanksgiving, Fall in Chicago is jam-packed with no-cost family fun.

We'll update this list all season long with the best FREE things to do with kids in Chicago, so bookmark this page and watch this space. Looking for more free ideas? The Best Playgrounds in Chicago are always free, and there are Free Museums and Museum Days. Our list of 100 Things to Do With Chicago Kids Before They Grow Up is full of free or low-cost ideas for local and visiting families, and of course you can always find more free activities in our Chicago Event Calendar.

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Various Chicago Parks