Free Tuesdays at the Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum of Contemporary Art - 10:00 AM
Museum of Contemporary Art - 10:00 AM
Garfield Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show: Rooted in Mystery
Garfield Park Conservatory - various times
Garfield Park Conservatory - various times
Lincoln Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show: Spectrum of Spring
Lincoln Park Conservatory - various times
Lincoln Park Conservatory - various times
The Escape Game Chicago
The Escape Room Chicago - various times
The Escape Room Chicago - various times
CHICKEN LITTLE at Chicago Kids Company
Apollo Theater - 10:30 AM
Apollo Theater - 10:30 AM
Garfield Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show: Rooted in Mystery
Garfield Park Conservatory - various times
Garfield Park Conservatory - various times
Lincoln Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show: Spectrum of Spring
Lincoln Park Conservatory - various times
Lincoln Park Conservatory - various times
The Escape Game Chicago
The Escape Room Chicago - various times
The Escape Room Chicago - various times
Hershey Super Sweet Adventure
Water Tower Place - 10:00 AM
Water Tower Place - 10:00 AM
Schaumburg Boomers Opening Day
Wintrust Field - 6:30 PM
Wintrust Field - 6:30 PM
Donation Days for Illinois Residents at the Notebaert Nature Museum
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum - various times
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum - various times
Garfield Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show: Rooted in Mystery
Garfield Park Conservatory - various times
Garfield Park Conservatory - various times
CHICKEN LITTLE at Chicago Kids Company
Apollo Theater - 10:30 AM
Apollo Theater - 10:30 AM
Hershey Super Sweet Adventure
Water Tower Place - 10:00 AM
Water Tower Place - 10:00 AM
Imagine U: A Tale of Peter Rabbit
Mussetter-Struble Theater - 7:00 PM
Mussetter-Struble Theater - 7:00 PM
Garfield Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show: Rooted in Mystery
Garfield Park Conservatory - various times
Garfield Park Conservatory - various times
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Lake Katherine Nature Center - 8:00 AM
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Oak Brook Park District - 8:00 AM
Oak Brook Park District - 8:00 AM
LIMITED AVAILABILITY Mother's Day Brunch at Chicago Botanic Garden
Chicago Botanic Garden - 9:00 AM Pick
Chicago Botanic Garden - 9:00 AM Pick
The Escape Game Chicago
The Escape Room Chicago - various times
The Escape Room Chicago - various times
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Magic of the Jack O'Lanterns

Fri Sep 20, 2024 - Sat Nov 2, 2024
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Repeating every week — Sundays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through November 2, 2024.
Also on October 16, 2024, October 22, 2024, October 23, 2024, October 28, 2024, October 29, 2024, October 30, 2024.
Also on October 16, 2024, October 22, 2024, October 23, 2024, October 28, 2024, October 29, 2024, October 30, 2024.
7:00pm to 11:00pm PT
Age: All ages
Price: Children 3-12: $25 ; Adults 12 and up : $30
Location:
Whittier Narrows Park, The Meadows
Whittier Narrows Park transforms into a larger-than-life pumpkin experience, featuring an awe-inspiring array of hand-carved jack-o'-lanterns, mesmerizing light displays, and a host of festive activities.
Guests walk a glowing trail to check out thousands of illuminated pumpkins displayed in all sorts of creative ways, including as seascape, pirate ship, dinosaur, dragon, and much more.
2024's experience features new pumpkin scenes and an all-new light show that plays every 30 minutes.
Additional fun includes photo ops and live entertainment. Food and beverages available for purchase.
Event is rain or shine. Book your tickets online. Keep in mind that tickets are timed, so plan ahead for a time that works best for you.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.