Spend Halloween trick or treating at Navy Pier and enjoy interactive art and performances during Slightly Spooky Saturday at Navy Pier on October 26, 2024. Put on your costume and stop by 30 indoor candy stations during this all-day, free event. Besides sweet treats, look out for aerial … [Read more...] about Free Slightly Spooky Saturday at Navy Pier
Kids' Activities
Free Lincoln Park Spooky Zoo
Celebrate the scary season with a visit to Lincoln Park Zoo for trick or treating among the animals at the annual Spooky Zoo event on October 19, 2024. Stroll around the zoo and collect treats while supplies last. Kids can also enjoy interactive storytelling and live music on the Main Mall and … [Read more...] about Free Lincoln Park Spooky Zoo
Free Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest
Celebrate the joys of autumn in the fun-filled setting of Lincoln Park Zoo during the ninth annual Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest, September 27-October 27, 2024. Step into the vibrant world of pumpkins, harvest mazes and fall photo ops during this family-friendly event. Admission to the zoo is always … [Read more...] about Free Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest
Free Lincoln Park Spooktacular
Join the haunted fun tradition of celebrating Halloween along Clark Street and Lincoln Avenue at the annual Lincoln Park Spooktacular on October 26 -27, 2024. Participating businesses on Clark Street and Lincoln Avenue will transform into trick-or-treat stops featuring candy and … [Read more...] about Free Lincoln Park Spooktacular
Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade
The ultimate Chicago Halloween celebration kicks off with the 26th Annual Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade and costume contest on October 31, 2024. Throw together your most creative, witty costume for the dramatic spectacle of the Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade. Prepare to … [Read more...] about Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade
Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade
Head to State Street to celebrate Halloween as the "artist's holiday" with an evening of wonder and creativity at the Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade on October 19, 2024, in the Loop. Recognized as one of the top six Halloween events in the world, the tenth annual Arts in the Dark parade will … [Read more...] about Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade
Jack’s Pumpkin Pop Up
Wander through pumpkin patches and corn mazes while you enjoy the season at Chicago's largest fall festival, Jack's Pumpkin Pop Up, located near Goose Island, from September 22- October 31, 2024. The large number of all-ages festivities make Jack's one of the most popular fall excursions. Besides … [Read more...] about Jack’s Pumpkin Pop Up
Free CineYouth Film Fest
Check out free screenings, workshops and panel discussions from the next generation of filmmakers from around the world during the 18th annual CineYouth Film Festival from April 19-21, 2024, at Facets in the Lincoln Park neighborhood and streaming globally from April 22-28, 2024. Explore the … [Read more...] about Free CineYouth Film Fest
Free and Cheap Easter Events
Easter in Chicago always brings excitement and hope, not just for the holiday but for the warmer weather of the spring season. Easter falls on Sunday, March 31, 2024, this year and events include a variety of Easter egg hunts, photo opps, cruises and food … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Easter Events
Timeout Market Chicago Easter Event
Hop over to Timeout Market Chicago for a family-friendly, free, Easter at the Market event on March 31, 2024, in the West Loop neighborhood. Hunt for eggs on the second floor of the market, sample tasty treats at the market's food court and take photos with the Easter Bunny during this egg-citing … [Read more...] about Timeout Market Chicago Easter Event
Family Easter Cruise
There's nothing like ushering in Easter and the spring season on the blue waves of Lake Michigan. Climb aboard the 140 ft, three-story yacht Anita Dee II, on March 30, 2024, for an Easter celebration on the water. The Family Easter Cruise supplies bunny ears, crafts and the chance to dance … [Read more...] about Family Easter Cruise
South Loop Easter Egg Hunt
Head to the Chicago Women's Park in the Prairie District for an outdoor egg hunt and other festivities during the South Loop Easter Egg Hunt on March 30, 2024. Prepare for springtime fun with an easter hunt for over 15,000 eggs, a petting zoo, face painting, arts and crafts, pinatas, and sports … [Read more...] about South Loop Easter Egg Hunt
